Policy pillars — derived from activity record
Electoral integrity
15 actionsCuellar's voting pattern on electoral integrity reflects competing priorities between measures enhancing election security and those potentially restricting voting access, yielding no consistent ideological alignment.
Criminal justice
48 actionsCuellar demonstrates strong support for enhanced law enforcement capabilities, stricter criminal penalties, and expanded police powers, with a consistent record of backing tougher enforcement mechanisms across drug trafficking, human trafficking, and fraud prosecution.
Fiscal policy
85 actionsCuellar's fiscal policy votes show support for revenue-enhancing measures and maintaining federal spending levels while opposing mechanisms that would reduce government expenditures, reflecting a pragmatic approach that favors stable appropriations over spending cuts.
Healthcare
33 actionsCuellar supports expanded healthcare access and disease prevention research while opposing certain deregulatory measures and cuts to federal health programs, reflecting pragmatic support for government-funded healthcare infrastructure without consistent ideological positioning.
Education
25 actionsCuellar's voting pattern on education issues reflects skepticism toward parental transparency measures, workforce training flexibility, and accelerated financial aid processing, while supporting pregnancy support resources on campuses.
Economy and labor
46 actionsCuellar demonstrates consistent support for policies that expand access to capital for small businesses and workers while favoring interventionist trade and labor protections over unrestricted market mechanisms.
Environment and energy
136 actionsCuellar supports targeted environmental protections like invasive species control and wildfire management while opposing measures that weaken enforcement mechanisms and emissions standards across air quality and energy efficiency.
Immigration
45 actionsCuellar's immigration votes reflect conflicting priorities between enforcement measures targeting criminal immigrants and opposition to broader restrictive policies on asylum and border control.
National security and foreign policy
178 actionsCuellar demonstrates strong support for national security measures targeting foreign threats and strengthening institutional capacity, but shows inconsistency on maritime security policy.
Civil rights and liberties
43 actionsCuellar demonstrates consistent support for civil rights protections, particularly regarding safeguards against discrimination and violence, while showing occasional tension between free speech principles and accountability measures.
Social policy
23 actionsCuellar demonstrates consistent support for expansive social welfare policies, particularly those benefiting veterans, children, families, and vulnerable populations through enhanced government funding and protections.
Technology and data
34 actionsCuellar demonstrates strong support for technology innovation and consumer data protection, consistently backing regulatory frameworks that advance digital infrastructure while safeguarding privacy and security.
Civil liberties and government power
7 actionsCuellar consistently votes against measures that would constrain government power or expand protections for private communications and free expression.
Government accountability and transparency
135 actionsCuellar voted against multiple bills advancing government accountability and transparency including regulatory agency oversight, federal protective service reporting requirements, and congressional review of executive rules, while supporting measures that undermined accountability mechanisms.
Infrastructure and public investment
29 actionsCuellar consistently supported federal funding and public investment across diverse infrastructure sectors including transportation, utilities, water systems, broadband, and space exploration.
Activity ledger — most recent first
Dec 18, 2024
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.
Dec 18, 2024
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.
Dec 18, 2024
Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.
Dec 17, 2024
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.
Dec 11, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.
Dec 11, 2024
Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.
Dec 10, 2024
SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.
Dec 10, 2024
Liberty in Laundry Act — This bill would restrict the federal government's ability to set energy efficiency standards for washing machines, making it harder to reduce energy consumption through appliance regulations.
Mar 21, 2024
Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.
Mar 21, 2024
Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.
Mar 21, 2024
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.
Mar 21, 2024
Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 19, 2024
Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Mar 19, 2024
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.
Mar 13, 2024
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.
Feb 29, 2024
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.
Feb 29, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.
Jan 11, 2024
DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.
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