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Rep. Henry Cuellar has promised to cooperate with any law enforcement investigation after the FBI reportedly searched the Texas Democrat’s home and campaign office. 

Multiple reports said the bureau conducted a “court-authorized” search of the buildings Wednesday. However, it is unclear what was being sought.

“The FBI was present in the vicinity of Windridge Drive and Estate Drive in Laredo conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity,” a spokesperson said in a statement obtained by CNN. “The FBI cannot provide further comment on an ongoing investigation.”

A source familiar with the matter told the outlet that the Justice Department’s Public Integrity unit is also involved in the investigation. 

Cuellar’s office issued a brief statement promising that the 66-year-old “will fully cooperate in any investigation. He is committed to ensuring that justice and the law are upheld.” 

Authorities were seen taking photographs of trucks parked in front of Cuellar’s home while cases and other items were observed being taken from the house, according to MyRGVNews. One of the trucks parked in front was also searched by federal agents with flashlights. 


  Agents were seen taking photographs of trucks parked in front of Rep. Henry Cuellar’s home. Valarie Gonzalez/The Monitor via AP Agents were seen taking photographs of trucks parked in front of Rep. Henry Cuellar’s home. Valarie Gonzalez/The Monitor via AP

At least one reporter on the scene observed agents loading bags, plastic bins and a computer into a federal vehicle.

It is unclear if anyone was inside the home at the time of the search. 

Cuellar, who has represented Texas’ 28th District since 2005, is a powerful Democrat in the Lone Star State and has a history of siding with Republicans on issues of abortion and immigration. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee. 


  FBI agents loaded boxes, bins and a computer into their vans. Valarie Gonzalez/The Monitor via AP FBI agents loaded boxes, bins and a computer into their vans. Valarie Gonzalez/The Monitor via AP

Previously, Cuellar served as the Texas secretary of state for 10 months in 2001 and was a state representative for 14 years before that.

Last year, Cuellar repeatedly slammed President Biden for not visiting the southern border as the US saw historic numbers of illegal crossings, accusing the White House of ignoring concerns from local law enforcement and land owners directly affected by the migration. 

The Texas lawmaker has not voted in person in the House since earlier this month and has voted by proxy through Rep. Jose Luis Correa (D-Calif.).


  Rep. Henry Cuellar’s office made a statement that the lawmaker “will fully cooperate in any investigation.” Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Rep. Henry Cuellar’s office made a statement that the lawmaker “will fully cooperate in any investigation.” Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Cuellar is up for re-election this year and will face a challenge in the March primary from attorney Jessica Cisneros, according to the Texas Tribune.

The office of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.

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