Rep. Cuellar criticizes the Republican budget, highlighting potential negative impacts on South Texas programs and communities.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Cuellar responds to proposed budget cuts: U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar criticized the administration's proposed budget, stating it targets vital programs relied upon by South Texans. He highlighted cuts to community grants, nutrition programs for women and children, and assistance for low-income families as detrimental to the region's economic stability.
Details of the proposed cuts: Cuellar's statement detailed the potential elimination of significant programs, including the Community Development Block Grants and a $1.4 billion cut to the WIC program, which helps families access nutritious food. He vowed to oppose the budget cuts and protect essential services, citing increased financial pressure on local communities.
Impact on health and housing: The budget proposal also includes substantial reductions in funding for health research and public health programs. Cuellar underscored that these cuts could harm families and communities already facing economic challenges, urging support for programs that foster growth and well-being.
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Henry Cuellar Fundraising
Henry Cuellar recently disclosed $62.8K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on February 19th, 2026. This was the 110th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 66.5% came from individual donors.
Cuellar disclosed $71.1K of spending. This was the 150th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Cuellar disclosed $483.3K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 72nd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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Henry Cuellar Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Henry Cuellar is worth $1.2M, as of April 14th, 2026. This is the 311th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Cuellar has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Henry Cuellar Bill Proposals
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2026 Texas's 28th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $8,042,612 of spending in Texas's 28th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $4,758,877 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- HMP ($3,336,256)
- CHC BOLD PAC ($1,194,889)
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($141,571)
- GOA VICTORY FUND ($36,669)
- SEAL PAC SUPPORTING ELECTING AMERICAN LEADERS PAC ($25,000)
The rating for this race is currently "Lean D".
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