Henry Cuellar discusses key topics in meetings about energy policy and international trade

Henry Cuellar discusses key topics in meetings about energy policy and international trade
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Representing the 28th District of Texas — Official U.S. House headshot
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Representative Henry Cuellar, currently serving in the U.S. Congress for Texas’ 28th district, has been actively engaging with various entities to discuss pressing issues related to energy policy, international trade, and federal workforce plans. These engagements reflect his ongoing commitment to national security, economic growth, and efficient government operations.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Cuellar met with representatives from Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE), including Skip Estes, Director of Government Relations. In this meeting, they discussed energy policy’s role in national security and Cuellar’s work on the American Energy Dominance Caucus. “Today, I met with representatives from Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE), including Skip Estes, Director of Government Relations. We discussed energy policy, its role in national security, and my work on the American Energy Dominance Caucus.”

Earlier that day on March 5th, Cuellar also engaged with the Inter-Parliamentary Committee of the Canadian Parliament to address border trade issues. He emphasized the importance of strengthening economic ties with Canada for job creation and economic growth. “Earlier this morning, I had the pleasure of meeting with the Inter-Parliamentary Committee of the Canadian Parliament to discuss border trade issues. Strengthening our economic ties with Canada is vital for jobs and growth.”

On March 7th, Cuellar expressed concerns regarding the administration’s plans to reduce the federal workforce while supporting efforts to cut waste and eliminate duplication. He stressed protecting essential services relied upon by millions of Americans as a priority amidst these changes.“This administration’s plans to reduce the federal workforce are raising concerns… we must protect core services that millions of Americans rely on.”



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