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 – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement regarding his reappointment to the House Financial Services Committee for the 118th Congress:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Omnibus Appropriations package to fund the federal government and provide supplemental funding to Ukraine. This package includes $23,796,378 for local community projects located throughout the 15th Congressional District of Texas. Congressman Gonzalez also successfully included H.R. 6810, the Housing our Veterans Act, which takes steps to address veteran homelessness.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which will lower the cost of prescription drugs and healthcare, reduce the deficit and ensure those at the top pay their fair share:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted in favor of the final amended version of H.R. 4346, CHIPS and Science Actthat will invest in the American worker and strengthen America's competitiveness on the world stage.
HIDALGO – The City of Hidalgo has been awarded a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) of $7,523,373.75 for the Hidalgo Payne Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. The funding comes from the Small Business Administration (SBA) after Congress passed the Save Our Stages Act in 2020 to ensure live music and entertainment venues could recover from economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) applauded the announcement by U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina M. Raimondo, of $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan grants by the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support Texas as it recovers from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, Congressmen Filemon Vela (D-TX) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2022 government funding package, securing $19.4 million in Community Project Funding for communities across South Texas.
Washington – On Friday, February 4, 2022, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted to pass H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act "COMPETES" Act of 2022, transformative legislation that will strengthen America's supply chain and empower the U.S. to outcompete China on the global economic stage.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, November 19, 2021, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act:
On Friday, September 24, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) led a letter with Congressmen Filemon Vela (TX-34) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to reconsider including provisions within the Build Back Better Act that threaten American energy jobs and our ability to compete in the global economy.