• CUELLAR, HENRY
Experience: House: District 28, 2005-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,241,001Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Henry Cuellar
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Imelda; 2 Children: Christy, Catie
    Birth Date: 09/19/1955
    Birth Place: Laredo, TX
    Home City: Laredo, TX
    Religion: Catholic

Education

    PhD, Government, University of Texas, Austin, 1998
    MBA, International Trade, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1982
    JD, University of Texas-Austin, 1981
    BS, Foreign Service, Georgetown University, 1978
    AA, Political Science, Laredo Community College, 1976

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2005-present
    Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 23, 2002
    Secretary of State, State of Texas, 2001
    Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1987-2001
    Texas Delegate, National Democratic Convention, 1992
    Sustaining Member, Texas Democratic Party, 1984

Current Legislative Committees

    Appropriations, Member
    Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Member
    Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Member
    Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Blue Dog Coalition
    Former Member, Calendar Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
    Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
    Member, Democratic Policy Committee
    Member, Democratic Steering Committee
    Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
    Former Member, House Appropriations Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
    Founder, House Pro-Trade Caucus
    Chair, House Pro-Trade Caucus

Professional Experience

    Licensed United States Customs Broker
    Former Dish Washer
    Arbitrator
    Mediator
    Attorney, Law Office of Henry Cuellar
    Instructor, Department of Government, Laredo Community College, 1982-1986
    Adjunct Professor, International Commercial Law, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical International University, 1984-1986

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, American Bar Association
    President, Board of Directors, International Good Neighbor Council
    Member, College, State Bar of Texas
    Member, Inter-American Bar Association
    Member, Texas State Bar Association
    Member, Webb County/Laredo Bar Association
    Member, Board of Advisers, Texas Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy, University of Texas Law School, 2002
    Member, Texas Lyceum, 1997
    Member, International Trade Association, Laredo State University, 1988
    Legal Adviser, Local Chapter, American GI,, 1986-1987
    Member, Advisory Board, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1984
    President, Board of Directors, Laredo Legal Aid Society, Incorporated, 1982-1984
    President, Laredo Young Lawyers Association, 1983-1984
    Member, Board of Directors, Kiwanis Club of Laredo, 1982-1983
    Member, Board of Directors, United Way, 1982-1983
    President, Laredo Volunteer Lawyers Program, Incorporated, 1982-1983
    Co-Founder, Laredo Volunteer Lawyers Program, Incorporated, 1982-1983
    Treasurer, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1982-1983
    Co-Founder, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1982-1983

Additional Information

Awards:

    Award of Appreciation for Making a Significant Contribution in the Field of Education Through Teaching, Service and Leadership, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical International University, 2005
    Patriotic Education to Children Award, Zapata North Early Childhood Center, 2006
    Award of Appreciation for Continued Dedication and Commitment, Matias De Llano, Jr. Elementary School, 2005
    Legislative Leadership Award, Texas Chamber of Commerce
    Harry Hatry Distinguished Performance Measurement Practice Award, Urban Institute's Public Management Program, 2012
    Special Honoree, Teaching and Mentoring Communities, 2012
    Imagine Award, Imaginarium of South Texas, 2012
    Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business, 2012
    Recognition in Honor of Max Mandel Award, City of Laredo Chamber of Commerce, 2012
    Special Recognition Award, The Bubble Home Project, 2010
    Continue Support to Laredo Veterans Award, South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association, 2010
    Distinguished Community Health Centers SuperHero Award, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2010
    Legislative White Hat Award, Texas Farmers Union, 2010
    Spirit of Enterprise Award for the Second Session of the 110th Congress, The United States Chamber of Commerce, 2009
    Certificate of Appreciation and Support, National Association of Community Health Centers, Incorporated
    Award of Appreciation, Latin America Business Advisory Council, 2006
    Award of Recognition, United States Department of Homeland Security and United States Border Patrol, 2008
    Charles Dick Medal of Merit, National Guard, 2008
    Recognition of Contribution, Buenos Aires Elementary School, 2006
    Lifetime Member Award, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), San Antonio, 2006
    Young Democrats Award, Webb County Young Democrats, 2004-2005
    Award of Recognition for Outstanding Commitment to Fight Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking, The Century Council, 2005
    Award of Appreciation, Texas League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), 2005
    Fighting Hunger Award, South Texas Food Bank, 2005
    Certificate of Participation, Seguin Holiday Stroll, 2005
    Certificate of Recognition of Hard Work, Long Efforts and Outstanding Commitment, City of Rio Bravo, Texas, 2005
    Mr. South Texas, Washington's Birthday Celebration Association, 2008
    Certificate of Recognition for Dedication and Support to All Veterans, Catholic War Veterans, 2008
    Award for Manufacturing Excellence for the 109th Congress, National Association of Manufacturers, 2007
    Award of Appreciation of Support, Newman Elementary School, 2007
    Certificate of Recognition, Gateway Community Health Center, 2006
    Certificate of Appreciation for Dedicated Service and Support, Laredo Community College, 2005
    Career Day Speaker Recognition, United South High School, 2012
    Spirit of Enterprise Award, United States Chamber of Commerce, 2012
    Golden Eagle Award, McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2010
    Thank You For Supporting Diversity Award, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), 2009
    Certificate of Recognition for Efforts in the First Session of the 110th Congress to Help Preserve and Expand America's Health Centers, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2008
    Fighting Hunger Award, South Texas Food Bank, 2007
    Master of Ceremonies Recognition, Princess Pocahontas Council, 2007
    Community Award, Gary Job Corps
    Outstanding Commitment Award, The Association of Laredo Forwarding Agents, 2006
    Certificate of Appreciation for Continued Support, Texas State Guard, 2006
    Award of Grateful Appreciation, Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts, 2006
    Recognition of Contribution, Hebbronville Vaquero Festival, 2006
    Awarded the Key to the City, City of Odessa, 2005
    Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication and Commitment to Education, Zapata County Independent School District, 2005
    Award of Appreciation for many years of Invaluable Service, South Texas Merchants Association, 2006
    Cum Laude Graduate, Georgetown University
    Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award, Healthcare Leadership Council, 2012
    Friend of Farm Bureau Award, Farm Bureau Federation, 2012
    Friends of the Americas Award, Border Trade Alliance, 2010
    Golden Triangle Award, National Farmers Union, 2009
    Honorary Director, Border Olympics, 2009
    Recognition and Appreciation for True Leadership, City of Rio Bravo, 2009
    Recognition Award for Supporting Gateway Community Health Center, Gateway Community Health Center, 2009
    Award of Appreciation for Hard and Never Ending Contributions, City of Rio Bravo, 2008
    Legislative Recognition Award, American Ambulance Association, 2008
    Friend of the Farm Bureau Award, Texas Farm Bureau, 2008
    Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Contributions, United South High School, 2007
    Certificate of Excellence, National Breast Cancer Coalition, 2007
    Award of Appreciation for Congressional Leadership, Texas Propane and Gas Association, 2007
    Certificate of Recognition for Valuable Contributions, Mirabeau B. Lamar Middle School, 2007
    Fighting Hunger Award, South Texas Food Bank, 2006
    Recognition of Contribution, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical International University, 2006
    Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication to Helping Change Peoples Lives, Community Action Council of South Texas, 2005
    Golden Triangle Award, National Farmers Union, 2011
    Certificate of Appreciation, Career Day Speaker, J.B. Alexander High School, 2010
    Outstanding Dedication, Service and Contribution Award, City of Roma, 2010
    Distinguished Community Health Superhero, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2009
    Appreciation Award for the Expansion of Children's Health Insurance Program, Farias Elementary School, 2009
    In Appreciation for Participating in Hispanic Heritage Month, Department of Homeland Security, 2009
    Recognition Award, Arbor Day Ceremony, J.W. Nixon High School, 2009
    Defender of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business, 2008
    Awarded the Key to the City, City of El Cenizo, 2007
    Award of Recognition for Valuable Contributions, Women's City Club, 2007
    Certificate of Appreciation, Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science Magnet School, 2007
    Thomas Jefferson Award, International Foodservice Distributors Association, 2006
    Certificate of Recognition for Extraordinary Leadership in Support of Hispanic Higher Education Success, Hispanic Association of Colleagues and Universities, 2006
    Recognition Award, South Texas Rural Health Service, 2006
    Certificate of Appreciation, United Independent School District, 2006
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade

Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Support
20. Privatize Social Security

No Opinion
Total: 61
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
04/30/2009 H.R.2204 Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2009 04/30/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
04/30/2009 H.R.2166 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide universal service support to head start programs, and for other purposes. 04/30/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.  (All Actions)
02/09/2009 H.R.314 Federal Criminal Immigration Courts Act of 2009 02/09/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.  (All Actions)
01/08/2009 H.R.315 Federal Customer Service Enhancement Act 01/08/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
01/08/2009 H.R.313 Customs Business Fairness Act of 2009 01/08/2009 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
07/11/2008 H.R.6468 Putting the Brakes on Human Smuggling Act 07/11/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
10/01/2008 H.R.404 Federal Customer Service Enhancement Act of 2008 10/01/2008 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1107.  (All Actions)
09/29/2008 H.R.6392 Alerting Lives through Effective and Reliable Technological Systems Act of 2008 09/29/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.  (All Actions)
09/26/2008 H.R.7088 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize funding for emergency management performance grants to provide for domestic preparedness and collective response to catastrophic incidents, and for other purposes. 09/26/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
04/30/2008 H.R.5890 Citizen and Community Preparedness Act of 2008 04/30/2008 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 0 .  (All Actions)
04/28/2008 H.R.5863 Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2008 04/28/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
06/27/2007 H.R.1909 Federal Criminal Immigration Courts Act of 2007 06/27/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
06/07/2007 H.R.2431 Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act of 2007 06/07/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.  (All Actions)
06/01/2007 H.R.437 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 West Eisenhower Street in Rio Grande City, Texas, as the "Lino Perez, Jr. Post Office". 06/01/2007 Became Public Law No: 110-30. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
05/24/2007 H.R.2499 SBDC Colonias Outreach Act of 2007 05/24/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.  (All Actions)
04/20/2007 H.R.1866 Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2007 04/20/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/07/2007 H.R.1377 Teachers of English Language Learners Act 03/07/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/01/2007 H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007 03/01/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.  (All Actions)
01/17/2007 H.R.502 Prosperous and Secure Neighbor Alliance Act of 2007 01/17/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
06/03/2005 H.R.2743 For the relief of Aida Abigail Trevino de Zamarron. 06/03/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.  (All Actions)
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