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2308 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4328
Campaign Finance (2026)
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Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
About
Henry Cuellar is a Democratic Representative from Texas's 28th district who previously served as the Texas secretary of state and is known as one of the most conservative House Democrats.
Background
Henry Cuellar was born on September 19, 1955. Before entering public office, he worked as an attorney, opening his own law firm in Laredo in 1981, and became a licensed customs broker in 1983. He also served as an adjunct professor of international commercial law at Texas A&M International University from 1984 to 1986.
Political career
Henry Cuellar served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1987 to 2001 before being appointed as the Texas secretary of state in 2001. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004 after a primary challenge against an incumbent and has served as a U.S. representative since 2005. Representing Texas's 28th congressional district, he has been reelected in every general election since his initial victory.
Current focus
Cuellar, Henry represents the 28th congressional district of TX in the U.S. House. Cuellar, Henry is the ranking member of the Homeland Security. They also serve on the Defense and the House Committee on Appropriations. They have sponsored 43 bills in the current House, including H.R. 7865; H.R. 1297; H.R. 9006.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
43
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes