Rep. Henry Cuellar (mirror)
@repcuellar.govpeeps.us
Mirror tweets from Proudly representing the 28th Congressional District of Texas.
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Last night, I had a wonderful time at the Poteet Trunk or Treat in Atascosa County! It was great to see so many families, children, and community members enjoying the evening together. Thank you to Mayor Denise Sanchez and City Manager Melissa Popham for organizing such a fun (cont in image...)
October 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I had a great time at the Halloween Boo Bash last night, handing out candy, greeting constituents, and enjoying the festive atmosphere! Thank you to @unitedisd Board Trustee District 7 Danielle Martinez for sponsoring this wonderful event. It’s always a pleasure to join our (cont in image...)
October 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This morning I toured Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care in Laredo, a facility dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our seniors. Las Alturas offers a full continuum of services, from short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing to long-term (cont in image...)
October 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
With SNAP funding set to lapse on Nov. 1st, 42 million children and families nationwide – including more than 360,000 individuals in my district, #TX28 – are at risk of going hungry.
I joined 213 House Democrats in calling on @USDA to use already-provided emergency funds and (cont in image...)
I joined 213 House Democrats in calling on @USDA to use already-provided emergency funds and (cont in image...)
October 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I joined @ChrisCuomo and my colleague @RepPatHarrigan on @NewsNation to discuss the ongoing shutdown and how we can protect Americans’ access to health care.
The last shutdown was over border wall funding; this one is about health care funding. Once again, the American people (cont in reply...)
The last shutdown was over border wall funding; this one is about health care funding. Once again, the American people (cont in reply...)
October 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today, it was my pleasure to present a Congressional Recognition to Ray Macias, who received the Global Ray Kroc Award—one of @McDonalds Corporation’s most prestigious international honors.
Named after McDonald’s founder, Ray Kroc, this award recognizes the top 1% of McDonald’s (cont in image...)
Named after McDonald’s founder, Ray Kroc, this award recognizes the top 1% of McDonald’s (cont in image...)
October 24, 2025 at 2:49 AM
It’s past time to get back to work.
Every day the government remains shut down, South Texas families, border agents, and federal workers pay the price.
I’ve always believed we can find common ground when we focus on solving problems, not scoring points. The American people (cont in image...)
Every day the government remains shut down, South Texas families, border agents, and federal workers pay the price.
I’ve always believed we can find common ground when we focus on solving problems, not scoring points. The American people (cont in image...)
October 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This week, my Chief of Staff Patrick O’Connor met with @AmericanBIC to discuss how to best ensure the workforce and business sectors are supported as they continue to grow.
We discussed bipartisan immigration solutions that secure our border, strengthen our economy, and keep (cont in image...)
We discussed bipartisan immigration solutions that secure our border, strengthen our economy, and keep (cont in image...)
October 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#TX28 is a powerhouse in clean energy, combining renewable power with traditional oil and gas to lower costs, create jobs, and strengthen local communities. Across the district, 30 active clean energy projects are generating more than 3,500 megawatts of solar and wind power, (cont in image...)
October 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Peña, attended the 2025 Halloween Elderly Crime Prevention Fair hosted by Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuéllar. The event brought together community members and local agencies to raise awareness about safety and crime prevention among older (cont in image...)
October 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Peña, attended the 2025 Halloween Elderly Crime Prevention Fair hosted by Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuéllar. The event brought together community members and local agencies to raise awareness about safety and crime prevention among older (cont in image...)
October 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
SNAP funding is set to expire on November 1st unless Democrats and Republicans come together, put country over party, and work in a bipartisan way to open the government. We cannot leave millions of families uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table or whether their (cont in image...)
October 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
My team of constituent advocates is ready to assist you with any federal issue, including passport renewals, Social Security and Medicare concerns, veterans’ benefits, and more.
If you need help with a federal issue, please contact one of my offices:
Washington, DC: (202) (cont in image...)
If you need help with a federal issue, please contact one of my offices:
Washington, DC: (202) (cont in image...)
October 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
My team of constituent advocates is ready to assist you with any federal issue, including passport renewals, Social Security and Medicare concerns, veterans’ benefits, and more.
If you need help with a federal issue, please contact one of my offices:
Washington, DC: (202) (cont in image...)
If you need help with a federal issue, please contact one of my offices:
Washington, DC: (202) (cont in image...)
During a government shutdown, only Members of Congress can give tours of the U.S. Capitol. Today, I had the opportunity to personally show students and faculty from Mary Help of Christians School in Laredo the storied halls of Congress and share what it means to serve in the (cont in image...)
October 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Today, I met with Ernie Gonzalez, Jr., President and CEO of @EMCStrategy , and Reeves County Judge Leo Hung, along with @CityofPecosTX councilmembers and Reeves County commissioners, to discuss transportation and infrastructure needs and better connect Texans together.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Today, I met in D.C. with @HispanicCaucus Legislative Fellow Omar Gamboa, from Mission, Texas, to discuss how we can continue strengthening Hispanic-Serving Institutions and expanding higher education opportunities across our communities.
We talked about affordability, access (cont in image...)
We talked about affordability, access (cont in image...)
October 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Today, I met in D.C. with @HispanicCaucus Legislative Fellow Omar Gamboa, from Mission, Texas, to discuss how we can continue strengthening Hispanic-Serving Institutions and expanding higher education opportunities across our communities.
We talked about affordability, access (cont in image...)
We talked about affordability, access (cont in image...)
October 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
ICYMI: Texas border cities like Laredo continue to rank among the safest in the nation. According to @FBI data, rates of murder and violent crime remain lower than in many major cities across the country. In Laredo, the murder rate is 2 per 100,000 people, less than half the (cont in image...)
August 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
During my visit to Starr County, I met with local leaders and community members to discuss how federal resources can help strengthen our community and address the priorities that matter most to families throughout the county.
I toured the Roma Miguel Aleman Suspension Bridge (cont in image...)
I toured the Roma Miguel Aleman Suspension Bridge (cont in image...)
August 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
While in Webb County, I visited downtown Laredo and joined the community at San Agustin Church to discuss how my office can help secure the federal resources needed to support the community. Afterwards, I visited Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary, where I spoke with students in (cont in image...)
August 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
As your Congressman, my top priority is making sure families in #TX28 have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. Today, while making visits across our district, I was in Zapata County meeting with local leaders and seniors to talk about how federal investments (cont in image...)
August 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I am devastated by the tragic shooting this morning at the church at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. The loss of innocent children and the injuries sustained by so many is heartbreaking. Places of worship should be sanctuaries of peace, not scenes of violence, and (cont in image...)
August 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Folks, let me take a moment to recognize something truly special: National Dog Day! Celebrated every year on August 26, this day is all about honoring the incredible love, loyalty, and companionship that our canine friends bring into our lives.
It's a time to encourage dog (cont in image...)
It's a time to encourage dog (cont in image...)
August 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Today marks four years since the tragic day when 13 brave U.S. soldiers gave their lives during the Kabul airport attack, including our own Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza of Rio Bravo.
Lance Cpl. Espinoza was just 20 years old, a graduate of Lyndon B. Johnson High School, (cont in image...)
Lance Cpl. Espinoza was just 20 years old, a graduate of Lyndon B. Johnson High School, (cont in image...)
August 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Recently, my Outreach Coordinator, Toro Martinez, joined the Harlandale ISD Board of Trustees to present a Congressional Recognition honoring the late Coach Sylvia Cardenas.
Coach Cardenas dedicated her career to uplifting generations of students and athletes, leaving a lasting (cont in image...)
Coach Cardenas dedicated her career to uplifting generations of students and athletes, leaving a lasting (cont in image...)
August 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM