U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar shared updates on his recent legislative and constituent service efforts in a series of posts on September 3, 2025. Cuellar, who represents South Texas in Congress, announced significant funding for military health care and outreach initiatives across several counties.
In a post published at 17:45 UTC, Cuellar stated, “As part of the FY26 Defense Appropriations bill, I helped secure $40.9 billion for Department of Defense medical and health care programs – to ensure and expand quality care for servicemembers and their families while also supporting critical research.” The message highlights his role in securing resources aimed at improving healthcare services for military personnel and their dependents.
Later the same day at 19:30 UTC, Cuellar informed constituents about upcoming opportunities to engage with his office staff: “South Texas, we’re coming to you!This week, my team will be holding Neighborhood Office Hours in Webb, Guadalupe, Starr, Jim Hogg, and Duval Counties. If you or your family need help with a federal agency such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, passports, or immigration, my”. A subsequent post included an additional link related to these announcements: “https://t.co/aHo6dLUfqn”.
Cuellar has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 28th congressional district through multiple election cycles. He secured reelection victories over Jay Furman in 2024 (52.8% to 47.2%), Cassy Garcia in 2022 (56.65% to 43.35%), Sandra Whitten in 2020 (58.3% to 39%), Arthur Thomas in 2018 (84.4% to 15.6%), Zeffen Hardin in 2016 (66.2% to 31.3%), and Will Alkens in 2014 (82.1% to 13.3%). These results demonstrate consistent support from voters throughout his tenure.
