Award Honors Congressman Cuellar’s 92% Rating from the Chamber of Commerce
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Washington — Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-job, pro-growth policies in the U.S. House of Representatives. The award ceremony took place at the U.S. Chamber Hill Office in Washington, DC.
“I thank the Chamber for granting me this award,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Since being elected to office, I have consecutively supported pro-business, pro-growth policies at the federal level because I know that support for business means greater economic prosperity for our country. My district is home to major international trade ports and agricultural businesses, as well as thousands of local small businesses that provide jobs and support to our economy through free enterprise.”
The Chamber’s prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award is given annually to members of Congress based on their votes on critical business legislation as outlined in the Chamber online publication How They Voted. Members who supported the Chamber’s position on at least 70 percent of those votes qualify to receive the award. This is the 30th year that the U.S. Chamber has formally honored the accomplishments of this select group of members of Congress.
“It’s a good time to be doing business in America, thanks to a slate of legislative accomplishments that laid the groundwork for more economic growth and job creation,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “These efforts to advance commonsense, growth-oriented legislation will help Main Street American businesses thrive. We commend Representative Cuellar for his commitment to promoting and protecting American free enterprise and economic prosperity.”
During the first session of the 115th Congress, the Chamber scored members on 14 House votes, including votes on tax reform legislation, access to Medicare, and lawsuit abuse. Various votes in support of small business were also scored.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.
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