Energy & Environment
Congressman Gonzalez supports an all-the-above approach to energy and understands the importance of American energy not only to power our cars and homes, but also as a national security issue and a job creator.
As chairman of the Congressional Oil and Gas Caucus, Congressman Gonzalez aims to bring a Texas perspective to Washington, D.C., regarding the oil and gas industry. The leads the caucus as an opportunity to educate fellow lawmakers about the production and distribution of oil, gas and other petroleum hydrocarbons, including crude oil, natural gas and gas liquids.
Congressman Gonzalez also supports the development of sources of renewable energy, acknowledging the potential in wind and solar energy for both the South Texas economy and American energy independence. Currently, Texas produces more wind energy than most other U.S. states. The 34th District is home to part of the Los Vientos Wind farm, the second largest wind farm in the country.
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In accordance with House Rules, and to promote oversight, transparency and accountability, this web page contains the disclosure materials relating to projects that Congressman Gonzalez has s
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that four counties in the 34th Congressional District of Texas will receive $3,541,595.29 in energy revenues from offshore oil and gas production. This funding comes from the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) andMike Carey (OH-14) re-introduced the Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Yesterday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) voted to pass S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024(WRDA), which contains two key provisions for the 34th Congressional District of Texas.
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS –On Monday, October 28,Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) presented members of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board with $2,017,000 for the restoration of Brownsville’s historic resacas.
KLEBERG COUNTY, TEXAS –Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced the U.S.
Community Project Funding Requests
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez has submitted funding requests for important community projects in the 34th District of Texas to the House Appropriati
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced a $3,314,851 award to Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) from the U.S.
BROWNSVILLE, TX – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced more than $176 million to the state of Texas to assist low-income families ahead of the winter season through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Administered by the U.S.