Congressional Report

Dear Friends,

Please take a moment to read my latest update from this week in Washington and Texas Congressional District 28.  You can stay connected by signing up for my weekly email here.

Meeting with Nurses and Residents at Laredo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

I visited nurses and residents this week at the Laredo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

I met with Egypt's Ambassador to the U.S. to discuss security threats in the region.

Recently I met with Mohamed Tawfik, the Ambassador to the United States from Egypt, to discuss security in the Middle East.  Our countries have an important relationship and it was beneficial to sit down in person with the Ambassador.    

Congressional Recognition Presented to the Honorable Diana Bautista

I presented Atascosa County Judge, the Honorable Diana Bautista, with a Congressional Recognition honoring her service to the people of South Texas.

Monday, I presented Atascosa County Judge, the Honorable Diana Bautista, with a Congressional Recognition honoring her exceptional career. Judge Bautista has served Atascosa County admirably for over a decade, boldly advocating for the citizens and employees of the county. In addition to her exemplary career, Judge Bautista is a committed wife and mother and a cancer survivor. 

TX28 Affordable Care Act Workshops 

My Southern District Outreach Coordinator, Nichole Hernandez, gives information on the Affordable Care Act and how to get insurance coverage during an enrollment drive in Roma.

My office hosted an Affordable Care Act enrollment drive this past Saturday in Roma, Texas. Over 54 families came out to get information and the health insurance coverage they needed.  

​My staff hosted an enrollment event for constituents in Converse to learn more about health insurance options.

My office also hosted an Affordable Care Act enrollment drive with Enroll SA this past Saturday at Judson High School in Converse, Texas. 

For more information on health insurance options, visit www.healthcare.gov or www.cuidadodesalud.gov. 


Meeting with Israeli Consul, Meir Shlomo

My staff met with Israeli Consul Meir Shlomo last week and gave an update on issues in the 28th District of Texas.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection released an app this week to make visits across the border easier for travelers.

This week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched the Border Wait Time app to make it easier for travelers to plan their trips across the border. Travelers can locate ports of entry based on their location and see estimated wait times at points of entry, making travel easier, especially during this busy holiday season. 

For more information on the app, click here.  

TX28 Federal Agency Tips

This video from HUD explains how to recover from an unexpected disaster

Please view this video from the Department of Housing and Urban Development which explains what you need to know to rebuild your home after a natural disaster. 

Intern Spotlight

Louise Bentsen is an intern in my Washington office, where she assisted my staff with legislative work.

Rice University graduate Louise Bentsen is an intern in my Washington, D.C. office. After earning a BA in History from Rice University in Houston, Louise went on to complete a Masters of Science in Conflict Studies at The London School of Economics. 

She hopes to use her experience helping my staff and serving TX28 to work for an international organization, government agency, or NGO that deals with post-conflict reconstruction and democratization. Louise says the internship has helped her to gain confidence in herself and in her work.

Read more about Louise and other interns in my office here. 

Sincerely,

Henry Cueller