Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As South Texans continue to struggle with skyrocketing costs, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and 73 of his colleagues urged House Appropriations Committee leadership to reject the Administration’s budget proposal to eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).  Over 125,000 Texans qualify for this program, which is administered through the state’s Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program and helps families save thousands of dollars a year on energy bills.

“Investing in early childhood education means investing in our children’s futures while enabling parents in the Rio Grande Valley to work without the burden of costly childcare,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “These federal funds will create a stable foundation for our most vulnerable children in Cameron and Willacy Counties to become life-long learners and eventually contribute to the economic and cultural wellbeing of our communities. I remain committed to strengthening Head Start programs like NINOS—a pillar of our community—and assuring every family has the support they need.”

“On March 18, 2026, the New York Times published an investigation with serious allegations of abuse perpetrated by Cesar Chavez, the former leader of United Farm Workers of America,” wrote Congressman Gonzalez. “In response to these allegations, many public entities are considering removing or have already removed Cesar Chavez’s name from streets, buildings and schools. As you consider renaming some of these establishments, I ask that you rename them in honor of a great South Texas hero, Dr. Hector P. Garcia. Dr. Garcia was a civil rights leader with an impeccable record of hard work and strong moral leadership.”

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) urged President Donald J. Trump and his Administration to immediately release detained Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients who are in the process of renewing their status, including constituents of the 34th Congressional District of Texas, Mr. Juan Sebastian Chavez Velasco and Mr. Jahasiel Pena Enriquez.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) introduced the Say No to Warrantless Searches Act to codify Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. In South Texas, Minnesota, and other parts of the country, Federal law enforcement officers have disregarded the Constitution by forcibly entering homes with an administrative warrant or without a signed judicial warrant and arresting individuals, including American citizens. 

Washington, D.C.—On Friday, March 6, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) will join Under Secretary of the Army Michael Obadal on a visit to the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) to discuss concerns over significant reductions in the depot’s workforce and workload. Ahead of the visit, the Congressman sent a letter to the Administration inquiring about the facility’s future helicopter maintenance schedule and the status of an expected $174 million federal investment.

“That is why I was disappointed to learn that the Coast Guard has already placed an option on land that they intend to use for its new training center. To date, it is my understanding that no formal Request for Proposals has been issued. The Coast Guard must follow a clear, established process to ensure fairness and accountability. If a preferred location has already been identified that determination should be communicated immediately,” he continued.