Rep. Henry Cuellar engages with military, students, and local business on April 8, 2025

Rep. Henry Cuellar engages with military, students, and local business on April 8, 2025
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Representing the 28th District of Texas — Official U.S. House headshot
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Rep. Henry Cuellar shared a series of updates on his official Twitter account on April 8, 2025, covering a range of activities and meetings he attended, highlighting his engagement with military leadership, student achievers, and business representatives. Each tweet offers insights into his recent endeavors and commitments to his district and beyond. Cuellar, who has been representing Texas’s 28th district in the U.S. Congress since 2005, participated in these events demonstrating his advocacy and support across various sectors.

Cuellar participated in a Quality of Life hearing conducted by the House Appropriations Committee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (HAC-M). During the meeting, as he shared on April 8, 2025, he listened to updates from military leadership: “Earlier today, I attended HAC-M Quality of Life hearing, where Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, David Flosi, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, John Bentivegna, shared updates on their respective services. I look forward to continuing to support our service”.

Later that day, Cuellar congratulated the winners of his District’s Congressional App Challenge. He expressed his enthusiasm on April 8, 2025, stating: “I was thrilled to see the winners of my District’s Congressional App Challenge, Aaliyha Diane Molina and Roma Isabella Ibarra from Hebbronville High School, as they visited Washington, D.C. with their teacher, Ali Martinez, principal Anna Canales, and Superintendent Dr. Susana”. This acknowledgment underscores his encouragement of innovation and education among young constituents.

Cuellar also reported his meeting with Morgan LaMantia from the National Beer Wholesalers Association. On April 8, 2025, he posted about their discussions: “Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Morgan LaMantia from the National Beer Wholesalers Association to discuss ways to support family-owned businesses, increase investment in local communities, and proposals to ensure our local businesses can thrive.”. This engagement emphasizes his ongoing support for local business development and investment in the community economy.



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