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Henry Cuellar

American politician & attorney (born 1955)

Henry Cuellar

Official portrait, 2017

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 3, 2005
Preceded byCiro Rodriguez
In office
January 2, 2001 – October 5, 2001
GovernorRick Perry
Preceded byElton Bomer
Succeeded byGeoff Connor (acting)
In office
January 13, 1987 – January 2, 2001
Preceded byW. N. Hall
Succeeded byRichard Raymond
Constituency43rd district (1987–1993)
42nd district (1993–2001)
Born

Enrique Roberto Cuellar


(1955-09-19) September 19, 1955 (age 69)
Laredo, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseImelda Cuellar
Children2
EducationLaredo Community College (AA)
Georgetown University (BS)
University of Texas at Austin (JD, PhD)
Texas A&M International University (MA)
Naval War College (MS)
WebsiteHouse website

Enrique Roberto "Henry" Cuellar[1] (KWAY-ar; born September 19, 1955)[2] is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. representati

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Professional Affiliation

U.S. House of Representatives

Expert Bio

Representative Henry Cuellar has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 28th congressional district since 2005. As a member of the 117th Congress, Cuellar serves on the House Appropriations Committee and House Steering and Policy Committee. Prior to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Cuellar served as Texas Secretary of State, and in the Texas house of Representatives. Before beginning his career in government, Cuellar was a licensed customs broker and an Adjunct Professor for International Commercial Law at Laredo State University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, a JD from the University of Texas Law School, an MA in International Trade from Texas A&M International University in Laredo, and a Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.

Serving his eleventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Henry Cuellar proudly represents Texas’ 28th congressional district, which includes the cities of Laredo, Rio Grande City, and San Antonio. Congressman Cuellar supports equal opportunity for men and women of all backgrounds. His legislative principles are based on the belief that education, family values and hard work should open doors to new opportunities for all Americans. 

Congressman Cuellar serves as the only Texas Democrat on the powerful U.S. House Appropriations Committee. He is the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, while also serving on the Defense Subcommittee and the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Congressman Cuellar was named Chief Deputy Whip for the 118th Congress, where he works in a bipartisan manner to serve the American people.

As one of eight children born to migrant farm workers in Laredo, Texas, Congressman Cuellar was raised with a passion for education and an unwavering work ethic, as

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