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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MCALLEN, Texas – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement following the exhaustion of funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program:
MCALLEN, Texas — Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is urging constituents in the 15th District of Texas to download the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS "Get My Payment" web application. "Get My Payment" is an online app that will display on any desktop, phone or tablet. It does not need to be downloaded from an app store.
MCALLEN, Texas – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced the availability of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for drought-related disasters. These funds are available to businesses in Brooks, Duval, Guadalupe, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Karnes, Live Oak, and Wilson Counties in the 15th District of Texas.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) applauded passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act., which will now go to the President's desk for his signature.
MCALLEN, Texas – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is encouraging small businesses in the 15th District of Texas impacted by COVID-19 to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans. These low-interest federal disaster loans provide for Texas small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the COVID-19.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to direct the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, under the U.S. Department of the Treasury, to collect a list of financial tools to help consumers recover from financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Congressman Gonzalez introduced this bill for the ease of consumers and to provide Americans resources in plain-language to understand and use the programs that are being rolled out.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez announced the availability of Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance and can provide vital economic relief to small businesses impacted by the temporary loss of revenue due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that small businesses in Karnes and Guadalupe Counties are eligible for grants from $50,000 to $250,000 for Hurricane Harvey relief. Texas Back in Business, a private disaster relief company contracted by the Texas General Land Office (GLO), will distribute a $100,000,000 Hurricane Harvey Relief Program for Texas Small Business.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced an opportunity for fire departments and first responders in the 15th District of Texas to receive funding for enhanced safety equipment and training. Operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is offering federal funding and assistance to improve response to fire and emergency situations.
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted in favor of the bipartisan H.R. 2382, the United States Postal Service (USPS) Fairness Act. This bill seeks to repeal the requirement that the USPS prepay future retirement benefits which accounted for 100% of the USPS's net losses in the last six years. The USPS is the only federal agency that is mandated to pre-fund its employees future health care benefits.