Laredo Times

Rep. Henry Cuellar, currently serving as a U.S. Congressman for Texas' 28th district, shared several updates via social media on November 27, 2024. His tweets focused on healthcare initiatives and funding developments within his constituency.

On November 27, Rep. Cuellar expressed support for the administration's proposed rule to enhance access to anti-obesity drugs under Medicare and Medicaid. He stated, "I am a strong supporter of the administration’s proposed rule to expand access to anti-obesity drugs for millions of Americans under Medicare and Medicaid." As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, he emphasized his role in securing language that supports this expansion.

Later that day, at 17:00 UTC, Rep. Cuellar announced funding secured for Webb County's Utilities Department through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). He remarked, "Exciting news for Webb County! I’m proud to have helped secure over $7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Webb County’s Utilities Department." This development involved a memorandum of understanding with the department granting $7 million.

In another update at 20:51 UTC on November 27, Rep. Cuellar highlighted savings achieved by seniors due to Medicare's new insulin price cap. He noted that "Seniors with diabetes are saving hundreds of dollars a month thanks to the new $35 monthly cap on insulin," which has significantly benefited individuals in TX-28 and nationwide.