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“Small businesses are the backbone of America and create two out of every three new jobs,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “Yet, far too often, these businesses face barriers when trying to access capital because the rules are designed with only large firms in mind. To strengthen South Texas’s economy and create jobs, we need to provide the same flexibility given to those on Wall Street. I’m elated that my bill was included in the INVEST Act and passed out of the House. Now, I urge the Senate to join us in delivering much-needed support to small business owners who are eager to reach their full economic potential.”
Issues:Economy
“I voted to support well-deserved pay raises for all service members around the globe, including at Naval Air Stations in Kingsville and Corpus Christi. Also included with this bill is a report that contains language I authored in response to the horrific murder of my constituent, Seaman Angelina Resendiz, to increase accountability, transparency and urgency in investigating service members who go missing while on duty.
Issues:Veterans & Our Military
More than 100,000 people receive the enhanced ACA subsidies in three of the Democratic districts Republicans are targeting in heavily Latino South Texas, including the seat held by Representative Vicente Gonzalez. Gonzalez told me the expiration of the subsidies will make insurance unaffordable for many more people in his district, which in turn will heighten the financial pressure on hospitals and doctors. “People are going to shutter their doors,” he said. “The Rio Grande Valley is already 1,000 physicians short. This will only create a more critical environment in the most uninsured region in the most uninsured state in the country.”
Issues:Health Care
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