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. He 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 submitted on behalf of a local sponsor to either the House Committee on Appropriations or any other House Committees requiring disclosures.
Community Project Funding Requests
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez has submitted funding requests for important community projects in the 34th District of Texas to the House Appropriations Committee.
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. This bipartisan bill would increase our country’s energy independence, drive down the price of oil and gas, and allow energy companies to consider intangible drilling costs when calculating their income for tax purposes, similar deductions many other industries utilize.
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. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs program will provide up to $500 million over time to support the development of the South Texas Direct Air Capture Hub (DAC) in Kleberg County. The project will receive an initial award of $50 million to support the project development phase.