Representative Henry Cuellar, serving Texas’ 28th district in the U.S. Congress since 2005, has been actively engaging in legislative hearings and securing federal funding for his constituents. On May 20 and 21, he shared insights on his recent activities through a series of tweets.
On May 20, Cuellar attended an Oversight Hearing focused on National Guard and Reserve Forces. He mentioned having the opportunity to hear directly from high-ranking officials including General Steven Nordhaus, Lieutenant General Robert Harter, Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore, and Lieutenant General Dagvin. “At today’s Oversight Hearing on National Guard and Reserve Forces, I had the opportunity to hear directly from General Steven Nordhaus, @ChiefNGB; Lieutenant General Robert Harter, Chief @USArmyReserve; Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore, Chief @navy_reserve; Lieutenant General Dagvin”.
Later that day, Cuellar participated in a Homeland Security hearing where he met with TSA Acting Administrator Ha McNeill. The discussion centered around the rollout of new screening technology at airports. Cuellar emphasized ensuring regional airports like his hometown airport in Laredo are included in modernization efforts. “At today’s Homeland Security hearing, I met with @TSA Acting Administrator Ha McNeill to discuss the rollout of new screening technology. I emphasized the importance of ensuring that regional airports – like my hometown airport in Laredo – are fully included in modernization”.
On May 21, Representative Cuellar announced securing over $116 million in preliminary federal education funding for schools within Texas’ 28th district. He highlighted this as an investment benefiting teachers and students alike across South Texas. “I’m proud to announce I’ve secured over $116 million in preliminary federal education funding for #TX28 schools… It’s an investment in teachers, classrooms, and the future of South Texas.”
Henry Cuellar was born in Laredo, Texas in 1955 and currently resides there. His academic background includes a BA from Georgetown University obtained in 1978 and a JD from the University of Texas at Austin earned in 1981.
