CONGRESS FOR VOTERS
Henry Cuellar

Henry Cuellar

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Texas's 28th district

4 sponsored · 197 cosponsored

Age 71 · In office since 2005

Contact their office: (202) 225-1640 · 2308 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (4) Cosponsored (197)

Of the bills they sponsored: 4 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 4 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Henry Cuellar (D-TX)

Ratepayer Bill of Rights Act of 2026

H.R. 10139 Energy

A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Aug 24

This bill requires public disclosure of electricity and water use, infrastructure costs, and related commitments for large data centers.

Yes· 2 of 23

  • Scored +9

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    Specifically protects agricultural water rights and provides compensation for water supply harm.

  • Scored +8

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Protects rural aquifers and ensures that data centers do not prioritize their needs over local residents.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    Increases operational costs and transparency requirements for owners of large data center conglomerates.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make it easier to build data centers and the power supply for them?

    The bill imposes new disclosure, notice, and cost-recovery requirements that may slow the development process.

Henry Cuellar (D-TX)

Recognizing the 271st anniversary of Laredo, Texas.

H.Res. 1413 Congress

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Jul 2

This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 271st anniversary of the founding of Laredo, Texas. It highlights the city's history of being ruled under seven different flags since its founding in 1755.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +1

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The resolution recognizes Laredo as a critical inland port and a vital gateway for trade.

  • Scored +1

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The resolution highlights the ongoing reinvigoration of Laredo's urban core through commercial and residential development.

No question was scored the opposite.

Henry Cuellar (D-TX)

American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026

H.R. 7865 Taxation

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Mar 9

This bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to provide one-time direct payments to taxpayers to offset increased consumer costs from certain tariffs. The total amount of these payments cannot exceed $231,350,000,000.

Yes· 2 of 19

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Low-income households and non-filers gain direct financial support through simplified filing and rebates.

  • Scored +5

    Would middle-income households be better off under this?

    Middle-class households receive direct payments to offset tariff-related costs.

The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -5

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    Billionaires are excluded from receiving the rebate due to the income limitation.

  • Scored -5

    Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?

    High-net-worth individuals over the $400,000 income cap are excluded from payments.

Henry Cuellar (D-TX)

LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act

H.R. 1297 Immigration

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Border Security and Enforcement · Feb 13

This bill establishes the Land Port of Entry Modernization Trust Fund within the U.S. Treasury. The fund receives money from various sources, including specific percentages of collected fees and surcharges.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    The bill funds the modernization of land ports of entry, infrastructure, and technology to enhance border operations.

  • Scored +5

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill authorizes the hiring of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agricultural specialists, and professional staff.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill imposes new surcharges of $40 on the immigrant user fee.