Rep. Henry Cuellar

Following our immigration press conference at the U.S. Capitol, I brought leaders from the South Texas Builders Association (STBA) to meet with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

We discussed the importance of addressing immigration and economic issues affecting South Texas businesses, including workforce needs and opportunities for economic growth.

Thank you to Leader Jeffries for taking the time to hear directly from South Texas business leaders. I will continue making sure their voices are heard in Washington.

I met with representatives from the Permit America to Build Coalition to discuss bipartisan efforts to improve the federal permitting process.

Delays in federal permitting can hold up important energy and infrastructure projects, increase costs, and make it harder for businesses to create jobs. Streamlining this process will help lower energy prices for consumers and make energy more affordable for working families.

I have supported bipartisan legislation in the House to streamline permitting and reduce unnecessary delays. We need a process that allows businesses to move projects forward while maintaining important environmental protections.

I appreciate the coalition taking the time to share their perspectives and discuss ways to support economic growth and job creation.

I joined @RubenGallego, fellow Texas lawmakers, and member elects as well as the South Texas Builders Association (STBA) at the U.S. Capitol to discuss the need for bipartisan immigration reform.

We need practical solutions that strengthen border security, support American businesses, and provide legal pathways for long-term, law-abiding immigrants.

I will continue working with Republicans and Democrats to find commonsense solutions that support our economy, our workforce, and our communities.

Today I met with Dr. Albert Reyes and his team from Buckner International to discuss affordable housing in the Rio Grande Valley.

Working in Peñitas, Buckner International has built new homes for communities at need.

I’m looking forward to following their work and collaborating on making affordable housing more accessible.

Yesterday, I met with Goldy Hyder, CEO of the Business Council of Canada, to talk about the future of trade between Texas and Canada.

Texas’s relationship with Canada is vital to South Texas businesses, especially to our motor parts industry. I’m looking forward to more talks in the future as the 120th Congress starts.