Rep. Henry Cuellar, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 28th congressional district, shared updates on meetings with industry leaders and recognized Constitution Day in a series of posts on September 17, 2025.
In a post published at 18:24 UTC, Cuellar wrote, “This morning, I met with Ruben Garibay, CEO of the @PuertoVerdeGTB, to discuss the proposed Puerto Verde Trade Corridor and how Congress can support South Texan communities that depend on cross-border trade. The project would streamline the flow of goods between Eagle Pass and https://t.co/TZCJCJ9bVr”. The meeting focused on facilitating commerce between Eagle Pass and other regions through infrastructure improvements.
Later that day at 20:36 UTC, Cuellar marked Constitution Day by stating, “Today, we recognize Constitution Day, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. This foundational document continues to guide our nation’s principles of democracy and justice, protecting the rights and freedoms we enjoy every day.
It’s a reminder https://t.co/TcRLTUrBFL“.
At 22:08 UTC on September 17, Cuellar reported meeting with representatives from the Southeast Lumber Manufacturers Association and Steely Lumber to address opportunities for American lumber producers. He posted: “This afternoon, I met with representatives from the Southeast Lumber Manufacturers Association, including Chris and Emily deMilliano of the Texas-based company Steely Lumber, to discuss ways to expand opportunities for American lumber producers and workers.
Across #TX28, the https://t.co/5XJaLK3Q6j“.
Henry Cuellar has represented Texas’s 28th district through multiple election cycles since at least 2014. In recent elections he secured 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%).
