Rep. Henry Cuellar, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 28th district since 2005, recently shared updates on social media regarding his engagements and initiatives. Born in Laredo, Texas, Cuellar has been an active figure in politics for several decades, previously serving in the Texas House of Representatives from 1987 to 2001.
On July 8, 2025, Rep. Cuellar highlighted the efforts of his Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Pena. He stated that she “presented a Congressional Certificate of Recognition for the grand opening of Pink Box Pastry Shoppe on my behalf,” emphasizing their commitment to “crafting high-quality pastries and providing exceptional customer service” here.
The following day, July 9, 2025, Rep. Cuellar announced plans to host a telephone town hall at 7:00 pm CT with key leaders from the local healthcare system. The focus would be on Medicaid discussions and sharing his efforts to protect both Medicaid and Medicare here.
Henry Cuellar’s extensive career includes earning a BA from Georgetown University in 1978 and a JD from the University of Texas at Austin in 1981. Now aged 67, he continues to reside in his birthplace of Laredo.
