Speaker Pelosi Appoints Congressman Gonzalez to U.S. – Mexico Interparliamentary Group

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointed him to serve on the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group (IPG) for the 116th Congress.

The U.S.-Mexico IPG is comprised of members of the U.S. and Mexican Congresses tasked with fostering dialogue and maintaining positive bilateral relations.

"I want to thank Speaker Pelosi for appointing me to the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group," said Congressman Gonzalez. "As a South Texan and a federal representative of a border district, I am well aware that Mexico is not just our neighbor and partner, but also a valued and trusted friend. Our two countries have a relationship based on respect, mutual prosperity and cooperation that span centuries. I look forward to working, alongside my colleagues in the U.S. and Mexican Congresses, to identify opportunities for further collaboration and find efficient and effective solutions to address our shared challenges."

"For over half a century, the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group has played a central role in the strong bilateral relationship between our two nations," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "As a representative from the border state of Texas, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez knows first-hand how important it is to maintain and strengthen this critical partnership to lift up families and expand opportunity in both the United States and Mexico. His leadership, expertise and vision will be an incredible asset in this important dialogue and will help ensure a future of mutual prosperity and hope for hard-working families in both of our countries."

Democratic Members of the U.S. – Mexico IPG for the 116th Congress are:

•Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Chairman
•Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
•Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA)
•Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)
•Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
•Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)
•Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA)