Congressman Henry Cuellar was sworn into office in January 2005. Prior to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Cuellar served as Texas’ 102nd Secretary of State and as a fourteen-year member of the Texas Legislature. Congressman Cuellar is a lawyer, businessman and educator.

He has made improving education one of his key goals throughout his career and is the most degreed member of Congress serving today, with five advanced degrees. He holds an Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree, Masters, Juris Doctorate and a Ph.D.

He is currently the chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism and a member of the House Oversight & Agriculture committees.

Congressman Cuellar and his wife Imelda reside in Laredo with their two daughters, Christy and Catie.

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