“We’re facing a once-in-a-lifetime crisis that demands a once-in-a-lifetime response. Economists across the political spectrum agree that bold and decisive action is the only path that offers a real chance at economic recovery." Read more »

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 »

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar received numerous letters of support and gratitude for his vote last week in favor of broad-based economic recovery: Texas Farm Bureau Farm Bureau praises financial relief bill Friday, October 03, 2008 - WACO – As the U.S. House of Representatives, on the second try, passed a bill designed to rescue the nation’s troubled financial system, Texas’… Read more »

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 »

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 »

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar voted today for the comprehensive housing overhaul bill, H.R. 3221, which is the most complete response to the American mortgage crisis to date. Amendments to the legislation, which will assist struggling homeowners and help strengthen the domestic housing market, passed the House by a vote of 272 to 152. Although Texas has fared better than other… Read more »

Washington, DC- U.S Congressman Henry Cuellar joined a majority of colleagues in the House of Representatives by voting in support of H.R. 6022, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act, in an effort to reduce the price of gasoline. The bill passed the House by a vote of 385 to 25, with the Senate passing a similar provision by a vote of 97-1. The… Read more »

Washington – Recently, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented to Congressman Henry Cuellar the “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his support on key business legislation voted on during the 110th Congress, first session.  The award is presented to Members of Congress who have cast votes that help the economy grow and create new jobs.  Representatives’ ranking and legislation in focus are… Read more »

Congressman Cuellar today joined a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives to approve legislation to ensure that the current economic time in the U.S. financial markets does not keep students and families from accessing the federal student loans they need to pay for college. The Ensuring Continued Access to Federal Student Loans Act of 2008 (H.R. 5715), which carries no… Read more »