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“The resurgence of this invasive pest, which the U.S. successfully eradicated in the 1960s, could devastate South Texas ranchers, wildlife, and our communities as a whole,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “With inflation already on the rise from the Administration’s policies and war in Iran, the last thing Texans need is a potential $1.8 billion hit to our cattle industry and statewide economy. Just as I warned, the arrival of the New World Screwworm has crossed the border. The Administration didn’t act fast enough. Instead, they cut funding for early detection and prevention and prioritized billions in taxpayer money to support lowering the cost of beef from Argentina—not America. While the recent opening of a new sterile fly dispersal facility in South Texas is welcomed, it will not be operational until next fall. Now, USDA is playing catch-up to protect the livelihoods of our ranchers and prevent harmful effects to our food supply.”
Issues:Agriculture
“From South Texas to the halls of Congress, I will never stop fighting on behalf of our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “That’s why I continue working to pass legislation to expand access to veteran health care and benefits, conduct Congressional oversight to increase transparency around missing servicemembers, and bring millions in federal funding to our region for community services. We must uphold our promise to support the brave men and women who serve our nation and when they return home.”
The Administration’s unauthorized war in Iran has cost American taxpayers nearly $29 billion, resulting in South Texans paying on average more than $4 per gallon to fill up their gas tanks. Without a clear or strategic end in sight to the ongoing conflict, out-of-touch Republicans in Washington, D.C., will continue to shift money away from other critical readiness and operational initiatives while dismissing the burden placed on families already struggling to make ends meet. For instance, on May 12, President Trump stated he doesn’t “think about Americans’ financial situation.”
Issues:Veterans & Our Military
In the letter, Congressman Gonzalez writes, “…to express concern as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to significantly increase wait times for cargo and pedestrian crossing between the United States and Mexico border. While I am excited that the United States is a host country and the tournament is projected to generate over $17 billion in gross domestic product, significant passenger traffic surges, heightened security measures, and increased inspection protocols will cause disruptions to border lives and supply chains if proper measures are not put in place.”
Issues:Border & Trade
U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) has asked the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to release more temporary worker visas for his state’s shrimp industry, which is facing labor shortages ahead of the upcoming commercial season.
Issues:AgricultureEconomy
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter demanding that the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Expedia Group, Booking.com, Airbnb, Priceline and Tripadvisor Group address an alarming pattern of failures, deceptions, and consumer abuse practices from Online Travel Agents (OTAs), which serve as intermediaries between consumers and suppliers.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) urged President Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling to protect the domestic shrimping industry in South Texas and across the nation. Specifically, the letter pushes Trump and his Administration to immediately address widespread labor shortages in the industry by releasing more H-2A or H-2B visas for employers who already have an approved H-2B Temporary Labor Certification but are unable to secure workers due to current visa caps.
Issues:Agriculture
“When a South Texas veteran comes back from war, we owe it to them to provide the best possible support as they acclimate back to civilian life or need to obtain the benefits they earned,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “I proudly worked alongside local leaders to get these funds passed into law, and I’m elated that we are one step closer to making this transformative new chapter in our community a reality.”
Issues:Veterans & Our Military
“As a member of Congress, I am able to champion direct federal funding for up to 15 community projects in South Texas designed to improve our daily lives,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “A new firetruck and firefighting equipment are essential tools that enable faster response times from our brave first responders, which could be the difference between life and death. I am proud to have secured this project in Congress, and look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Perez and local leaders to ensure federal investments continue making their way to La Villa.”
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) urged Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao to include two pressing infrastructure projects at Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville in the Navy’s 2027 Unfunded Priority List (UPL) request to Congress. The first project is the construction of a new pass & tag facility to expedite visitor credentialing and enhance security measures. The second is the replacement of the current fire station, which will allow it to meet safety standards and accommodate modern firefighting equipment.
Issues:Veterans & Our Military