Rep. Henry Cuellar, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 28th district, recently shared several updates on social media regarding his activities and perspectives on current issues. Cuellar has been serving in Congress since 2005 after replacing Ciro Rodriguez and has a background in law with degrees from Georgetown University and the University of Texas at Austin.
On July 3, 2025, Rep. Cuellar announced via Twitter that “thanks to continued coordination with local and federal partners, additional resources are headed to Laredo to assist @CBP, including Stryker vehicles equipped with advanced drone detection technology.” He mentioned that this short-term deployment aims to support local agents in countering various challenges faced by border security forces. “This short-term deployment will support local agents in countering”.
Later the same day, he addressed his stance on a recent partisan budget bill during an interview with Blake Burman of NewsNation. Cuellar tweeted about the discussion stating: “I spoke with @BlakeBurman of @NewsNation about the major problems in the partisan budget bill and why I voted no.” He emphasized his commitment to bipartisan solutions for community challenges: “In Congress, I’m committed to working in a bipartisan way to deliver practical solutions for the challenges people face in our communities.”
On July 4, 2025, Rep. Cuellar extended Independence Day greetings alongside Imelda, Christina, and Catie through another tweet: “Imelda, Christina, Catie, and I wish you a happy Independence Day as we celebrate our nation’s freedom.” He highlighted the significance of honoring national values and looking forward with optimism: “Today is a chance to honor the values that unite us and to look ahead with hope and pride in the future we’re building together.”
Henry Cuellar was born in Laredo, Texas in 1955 where he currently resides. His career includes service both at state level as part of the Texas House of Representatives from 1987-2001 before transitioning into federal politics.
