Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today released the following statement after co-sponsoring the bipartisan, bicameral Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), introduced by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) last week. The legislation would establish rules for international trade negotiations that will boost exports and grow the American and Texas economies. Cuellar was the first Democrat to formally back the legislation when he signed on as a co-sponsor on Friday, April 17.

“This TPA bill was constructed by both Democrats and Republicans working together and will bring a host of benefits to our country, including boosting American exports, creating better jobs with bigger paychecks, and helping facilitate good relationships with foreign nations –it’s a no brainer,” Congressman Cuellar said. “That’s why I stepped up to co-sponsor this legislation, and am eagerly looking forward to its passage so communities can reap the benefits of the boost to our economy that expanded trade will bring, not just in Texas, but around the entire country.”

Cuellar issued a statement of support for the legislation last week following its introduction, highlighting the benefits the legislation brings to states like Texas.

The press release from Hatch, Wyden and Ryan can be found HERE.

The official statement by the President on the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 can be found HERE.