Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) has been honored with the Spirit of Enterprise award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his support to the business community during the 113th Congress (2013). The official presentation took place on Tuesday at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce where Chamber President Miguel Conchas, along with members of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce Board… Read more »

The Texas Rehab Action Network (TRAN) has awarded Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) “Legislator of the Year” in recognition of his assistance to and support of public rehabilitation effort. TRAN, a voluntary group with approximately 800 members made up of professionals from the field and members of the business community, met for their annual conference on Oct. 2 in Frisco, Texas, where… Read more »

Cuellar receives Spirit of Enterprise Award from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Posted: Tue 12:59 PM, Oct 07, 2014 By: Matt McGovern Email LAREDO, TEXAS (Office of Henry Cuellar) – Congressman Henry Cuellar has been honored with the Spirit of Enterprise award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his support to the business community during the 113th Congress… Read more »

McCaul border security plan gets support from Texas lawmakers By Lisa Hagen, Washington Bureau October 7, 2014 WASHINGTON — As the polarizing issue of immigration policy remains at a stalemate, Texas lawmakers from both sides of the aisle generally support House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul's plan to measure threats along the southern border and recommend… Read more »

U.S., Indonesia end clove dispute — Brussels official WTO bound — Obama boots Russia from GSP — Froman’s busy week By ADAM BEHSUDI | 10/06/14 10:05 AM EDT With help from Doug Palmer and Matthew Korade STUBBING OUT CIGARETTE DISPUTE — The United States and Indonesia have struck a deal to maintain the U.S. ban on clove cigarette sales in exchange for the promise of… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) hosted a business roundtable discussion with United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Michael Froman in conjunction with the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.  This event brought together a group of business leaders, trade associations, and policymakers from the San Antonio area to discuss the U.S. trade agenda.  San Antonio Mayor… Read more »

Q&A with U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar  Sandra Sanchez | ssanchez@themonitor.com Posted: Monday, October 6, 2014 11:26 am EDITOR’S NOTE: U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Laredo was the only Democrat to vote for controversial immigration reform legislation earlier this year following a surge of undocumented immigrants into South Texas. He explains during a Sept. 26 meeting with The… Read more »

On Monday, October 6th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) participated in a jobs tour of the Grand Hyatt San Antonio to hear directly from employees how boosting trade, travel, and tourism will foster economic growth in the San Antonio area.  The tour included an overview of the basics of the property, including staff, rooms, and event space, and continued throughout the hotel,… Read more »

Congressman: SA boom area for job growth and exports TX representatives discuss job growth in San Antonio By Jessica Soto Web-News Editor SAN ANTONIO - The Chamber of Commerce met with business leaders and trade association members Monday to discuss how to increase trade in San Antonio. There are $280 billion in exports from Texas every year, and Congressman Henry… Read more »

San Antonio can improve its export opportunities, U.S. Trade Representative says Oct 6, 2014, 2:55pm CDT   San Antonio companies have an opportunity to grab a larger share of Texas’ lucrative export business. That was the message U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman delivered to local business leaders. San Antonio officials agree that there is room for the city to gain… Read more »