Economy
Congressman Gonzalez is a voice for American consumers and an advocate for fiscally responsible policies that encourage economic growth and job creation in South Texas. He supports updating our nation's tax regime so that all Americans benefit from the nation's tax system equitably. He also supports reducing barriers for folks entering and moving up in the workforce, such as lowering the cost of education and increasing access to childcare.
As a member of the powerful House Committee on Financial Services, Congressman Gonzalez seeks to enact policies that protect seniors and service members from financial exploitation and balance the needs of taxpayers, businesses, and regional and community financial institutions.
Congressman Gonzalez is also a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of centrist Democrats committed to pursuing fiscally responsible policies, ensuring a strong national defense, and transcending party lines to get things done for the American people.
A staunch supporter of pragmatism and mutual respect, Congressman Gonzalez is a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus. The caucus consists of Democrats and Republicans who pursue common sense, bipartisan economic policies working together for the common good of the United States of America.
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WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), whose district is anchored in McAllen on the U.S.-Mexico Border, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to spending $1.6 billion of taxpayer money to construct a wall along the southern border.
On Thursday, July 27, 2017, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), whose district is anchored in McAllen on the U.S.-Mexico Border, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to spending $1.6 billion of taxpayer money to construct a wall along the southern border.
WASHINGTON— Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released the following statement regarding the potential construction of a fence at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge.
"I am concerned by recent reports about plans to construct a border fence through the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge – one of our country's most precious refuges," said Congressman Gonzalez.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Chair of the Oil & Gas Caucus, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 2883, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act. The bill enacts key reforms that will bring transparency, reliability, efficiency, and regulatory certainty to the permitting process for cross-border energy infrastructure such as pipelines and electric transmission lines.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiating objectives outlined by the United States Trade Representative.
"For more than 20 years, businesses and communities in South Texas have flourished under the deal, and NAFTA remains an important economic driver for our local economy," Congressman Gonzalez said.
On July 14, 2017, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released a legislative update to inform his constituents on his activities in Washington.
"It's been a busy six months since being sworn in to serve the 15th District of Texas in Congress. I would like to take this opportunity to share some of the work I have been doing to guarantee the best healthcare and services for our seniors and veterans; make college more affordable; and encourage economic growth and business development in South Texas."
STOCKDALE, TX -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Agency awarded $50,000 to the City of Stockdale as a part of the Community Facility Grant Program. These funds will be used to replace the existing truck, which has been in use since 1984.
WESLACO, RGV – The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council has passed a resolution that will form the basis of the Valley's message when 35 or so of its local leaders visit Washington this week.
The leaders are participating in the first ever RGV to DC trip. Organized by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, Rio South Texas Economic Council, and LRGVDC, the visit runs June 12-15.
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, has secured a position on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities, and Investments. It is extremely rare for a first-term member of Congress to serve on such an influential subcommittee, which has direct jurisdiction and oversight of Wall Street. He also secured positions on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance and the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.