U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar issued the following statement today in reference to his vote in favor of the new and improved Broad-based Economic Recovery Plan. H.R. 1424 passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 263 to 171.
“Today I voted in favor of the new and improved, broad-based economic recovery plan because it provides better taxpayer protection,… Read more »
During this time of economic uncertainty, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar voted today in favor of the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act, H.R. 7110, a $60.8 billion economic stimulus package aimed at growing our economy and creating jobs through investments in our nation’s infrastructure. The stimulus package passed the House by a vote of 264 to 158.
In order to have an… Read more »
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar voted recently in favor of tax bills to bring relief to American families and businesses and to provide tax incentives for energy production and conservation. The first measure, H.R. 7060, would extend tax incentives for individuals and businesses to encourage investment in renewable energy and energy conservation. H.R. 7060 passed the House by a vote of… Read more »
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar voted in favor today of the continuing resolution, H.R. 2638, which will fund programs covered by nine regular appropriations bills that have not been enacted. H.R. 2638, also known as Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, passed the House by a vote of 370 to 58.
“This bill will provide an… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar issues the following statement on the death of Carlos Marin, Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, and other officials:
"I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Carlos Marin, his Mexican Counterpart Arturo Herrera, Jake Brisbin, Jr., Executive Director of the Rio Grande Council of Governments, and pilot Matthew Peter… Read more »
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar voted today in favor of the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, a sweeping measure to increase American energy independence through the growth of renewable energy, increased energy efficiency, conservation of current resources, and environmentally-sensitive domestic drilling. If made law, the bill would also create more… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar issued the following statement today in acknowledgment of the anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
"As we mark the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we remember the thousands of innocent men, women and children who lost their lives that day, and we extend our sympathies to their families, friends, and loved ones.
"We also continue to honor the… Read more »
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar voted today in support of H.R. 6532, which restores $8.017 billion to the U.S. Highway Trust Fund and saves nearly 380,000 jobs nationwide. The bill, amended by the Senate yesterday to be effective upon enactment, passed the House by a vote of 376 to 29 and is expected to be signed by the President.
Specifically, H.R. 6532… Read more »
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar announced today a temporary addition to his Washington, D.C. staff from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Sandi Boughton, a legislative fellow with more than 34 years experience working with USDA Rural Development, joins Congressman Cuellar’s staff for a six-month term to assist with legislative issues in Washington and rural development initiatives in… Read more »
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar announced today $250,000 to study the feasibility of constructing a low water weir upstream from the World Trade Bridge on the Rio Grande River. The funds for the study were made available by language Congressman Cuellar added to the 2008 Omnibus Bill.
Once in operation, the weir, or low level dam, will provide water storage, increase water… Read more »
