Rep. Henry Cuellar, who has represented Texas’ 28th district in the U.S. Congress since 2005, shared several updates on May 16, 2025, regarding his legislative priorities and community engagements.
In a tweet posted at 00:01 UTC, Rep. Cuellar emphasized his commitment to extending the Child Tax Credit. He stated, “#TX28 I asked and you answered: South Texans want the Child Tax Credit extended. I’m fighting to make that happen.” He highlighted the importance of this program in providing financial relief to working families by offering up to $2,000 per child for essentials such as food, clothing, and childcare.
Later that day at 16:09 UTC, Rep. Cuellar recognized National Police Week with a message honoring law enforcement officers. He wrote, “This #NationalPoliceWeek, we honor the courageous men and women in blue who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.” Cuellar noted his personal connection to law enforcement through his three brothers serving as peace officers in Texas and reiterated his commitment in Congress to provide necessary resources for these professionals.
At 17:29 UTC on the same day, Cuellar shared an update about National Charter Schools Week through a visit by his San Antonio Outreach Coordinator, Zayd Jendoubi. The tweet read, “As part of National Charter Schools Week, my San Antonio Outreach Coordinator, Zayd Jendoubi, visited @MyRoyalSchools.” During this visit, Jendoubi explored the campus and learned about its STREAMS curriculum which integrates STEM with reading and arts education.
Henry Cuellar was born in Laredo, Texas in 1955 and has lived there throughout his life. He holds a BA from Georgetown University and a JD from the University of Texas at Austin.
