Congressman Gonzalez Media Availability on Saturday, July 13 to Discuss U.S. Border Facility Conditions and Treatment of Migrant Children and Families
WASHINGTON - On Saturday, July 13, Representatives Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) will hold media availability tomorrow, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 12 p.m. CT/1 p.m ET to discuss issues concerning the Trump Administration's treatment of migrants, the immigration humanitarian crisis and the U.S. – Mexico relationship.
For national media markets, a Live-U unit is available with the capability to connect with national and international media markets via live satellite.
To schedule a timeslot, interested media must confirm with the Congressman's press secretary, Jason Johnson, by e-mail at Jason.Johnson@mail.house.gov or by mobile at (202) 802-2963.
WHO: Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15)
WHAT: Congressman Gonzalez and Members of Congress will conduct oversight at border facilities, visit the Humanitarian Respite Center and Gateway International Bridge.
*** This event is for credentialed media only ***
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday, July 13, 2019
The itinerary listed below in Central Standard Time.
TimeEvent
8:15 am Arrive at McAllen Border Patrol Station and Centralized Processing Center
3000 W Military Highway, McAllen, TX 78503
10:30 am Arrive at Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center, 111 S 15th St.
McAllen, TX 78501
12:00 pm Press conference outside of Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center
2:00 pm Arrive at Brownsville Port of Entry and Gateway International Bridge
1500 W University Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
3:45 pm Arrive at second nonprofit center serving migrants
Brownsville, TX
6:00 pm Photo opportunity with Members as they cross Gateway International Bridge
RSVP required: Members of the media will not be allowed onto the premises on the tour, per DHS. For those planning to attend the 12 p.m. press conference at Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center and the 6 p.m. border crossing at Gateway International Bridge, please RSVP to Jason.Johnson@mail.house.gov.
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