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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WASHINGTON – Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and Alex Mooney (WV-02) introduced H.R. 2568, the Improvement of Mapping, Addresses, Geography, Elevation and Structures (IMAGES) Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation would include property level detail in flood maps, so that individuals as well as governments can know with certainty their risk and proactively prepare for natural disasters.
WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) sent a letter to President Joe Biden raising questions regarding the Administration's promise to refill the over 180 million barrels of oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
"Failing to replenish the SPR is a matter of national security and has paved the way for OPEC+ to manage the oil cycle undermining domestic producers and wasting a powerful non- monetary tool to fight inflation," Congressman Gonzalez states in the letter.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that four South Texas counties will receive $3,538,738.37 in revenue from offshore oil and gas production.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) led a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary, Deb Haaland, urging her to ensure the maximum number of 10 lease sales located in the Gulf of Mexico are included in the Interior Department's Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program's for 2023-2028. Joining Congressman Gonzalez on the letter are fellow Texas Democrats, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-18) Sylvia Garcia (TX- 29), and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7).
WASHINGTON – Last week, in response to a decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to cut oil production by 2 million barrels a day, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Chairman of the Congressional Oil and Gas Caucus, sent a letter to President Biden urging his administration to reject calls to ban crude oil exports and avoid policies that would lead to even higher prices for American at the pump.
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), a member of House Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of the House Oil & Gas Caucus, released the following statement in response to the U.S. seeking settlement consultation with Mexico for discretionary practices by the Mexican government and their energy policies:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Chairman of the Congressional Oil and Gas Caucus, issued the following statement in reaction to President Biden calling on Congress to implement a 90-day gas tax holiday:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) sent a letter to President Biden, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, urging the Administration to continue exporting American crude oil and petroleum exports in response to rising gas prices.
MCALLEN, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the State of Texas has received $313,713,228 in federal funding to help bring down energy costs for working families. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and American Rescue Plan Act that Congressman Gonzalez voted to pass, these funds can be used to slash South Texans' energy bills, provide crisis assistance, and help weatherize homes.