The U.S. House of Representatives will soon vote on the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which will invest $825 billion dollars in the American economy to create millions of jobs and jumpstart the economic recovery. 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 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 »

Americans feel the effects of rising oil prices from the gas pump to the kitchen table. The price of oil reached a record $146 a barrel on July 11th, and it is imperative that Congress works on behalf of American families and business to lower energy costs and increase energy independence with a thorough and inclusive plan. I support a comprehensive energy strategy founded on three… Read more »

In the last two days, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar has supported two key pieces of legislation that directly affect the transportation system in Texas: H.R. 6532, the Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act, and H.R. 3999, The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act. The U.S. House of Representatives voted separately on both measures on Wednesday and Thursday. H.R.… Read more »

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar successfully passed an amendment today to mandate a feasibility study to expand high-speed rail to South Texas. The amendment was included in H.R. 6003, The Passenger Rail Improvement Act of 2008, which invests in the safety and improvement of our nation’s passenger rail infrastructure.   By a vote of 311 to104, the House passed H.R. 6003, which… Read more »

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar announced today a $4,416,530 grant for the Laredo International Airport. The money comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Administration.   The grant is divided into two awards: $3.2 million in discretionary funds which will be used to rehabilitate Runaway 14/32 and $1,216,530 in entitlement funds. The entitlement funds… Read more »

U.S Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today a $75,000 grant for the McAllen Miller International Airport. The money, which comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Administration, will be used to update the airport’s master plan. The City of McAllen will oversee the grant, which will specifically be used to conduct an environmental assessment for future… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar held a press conference with local law enforcement officials announcing the U.S. Coast Guard’s initiative to begin assessing the border region’s need for increased Coast Guard presence on the banks of the Rio Grande River. As a result of Cuellar’s amendment to the Coast Guard Reauthorization (H.R.2830), which passed the House last week, the U.S. Coast… Read more »

 Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar spoke on the House floor urging support for his amendment to the Coast Guard Reauthorization (H.R.2830), which charges the U.S. Coast Guard to examine the need to increase the Coast Guard’s presence along the international waters of the Rio Grande River. Cuellar’s amendment passed the House by voice vote and carries the bipartisan support of Congressman… Read more »