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.