Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement regarding the Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act: Click to watch Congressman Cuellar’s remarks on the House Floor on 06-25-13 “This bill would allow oil and natural gas production on 1.5 million acres that were previously off-limits because of border issues. It’s been over three years since… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) is encouraging Laredo and Webb County residents to participate in the Texas-Oklahoma Passenger Rail Study Public Meeting to be held in Laredo on Wednesday. The purpose of the meeting is for residents to provide input that will help Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and Federal Railroad Administration officials make informed decisions when… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement today after the Obama Administration announced that the U.S. and its partners in the International Energy Agency would release a total of 60 million barrels of oil onto the world market to offset the demand of oil. In contributing to the effort, the U.S. will release 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Read more »

President Obama renews commitment to continue rebuilding the nation’s economic strength Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today released the following statement after President Obama released a proposal to open vast offshore coastal regions to oil drilling. The five-year plan will allow, for the first time, oil and natural gas drilling off the East Coast of the United States and parts of the Gulf of Mexico pending a reversal of a Congressional moratorium. The initiative signals a major shift in the future of the nation’s domestic energy policy. Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response, today released the following statement as the United States provides additional response and recovery relief to Haiti. Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced that the City of Laredo has recieved $3,024,000 in federal funds to help promote energy conservation and alternative fuel programs. Read more »

Congressman Cuellar today voted for a sweeping solar energy technology bill which would direct the Energy Secretary to create a solar energy roadmap by conducting studies nationwide, including a study on how the sun could power undeveloped areas known as Colonias. Read more »

Congressman Cuellar today voted for a sweeping solar energy technology bill which would direct the Energy Secretary to create a solar energy roadmap by conducting studies nationwide, including a study on how the sun could power undeveloped areas known as Colonias. Read more »

Congressman Cuellar today commended Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for issuing drought assistance relief payments to two Texas counties suffering forage loss due to prolonged drought conditions. Wilson and Guadalupe county farmers are the first in the nation to receive Farm Service Agency drought relief payments. Read more »