Press Releases

“The tragic events of this weekend and the Secretary's continued refusal to take responsibility for the rogue and indiscriminate actions of an agency under her supervision require accountability. For this reason, I am calling for Secretary Noem to resign and reiterate my earlier calls for an independent and thorough investigation as well as an immediate end to ICE's heavy handed enforcement tactics.”

Washington, D.C.—As Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) continues to hear from builders, realtors and insurance lenders in the Rio Grande Valley about the growing housing and labor shortages, today he demanded U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner work with the President to address harmful policies impacting South Texas’s migrant workforce. During a House Committee on Financial Services hearing, the Congressman specifically highlighted how undocumented migrants account for 40% of the construction workforce in Texas, and the removal of these workers would effectively terminate any real chance of solving the housing affordability crisis.

Washington, D.C.—As prices on everyday goods continue to rise from tariffs and millions of Americans see their health care premiums skyrocket, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) urged President Trump today to ensure his Administration does not garnish up to 15% of wages from student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments and work with Congress to protect Americans’ paychecks and prevent irreparable damage to the economy. Despite the U.S. Department of Education’s announcement of a delay on wage garnishment, it remains unclear how long this temporary pause will be in effect.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $4,790,545 in federal funding over the next four years for the Region One Education Service Center to expand mental health services for nearly 16,000 South Texas students across 34 campuses. Specifically, funding will be delivered through a four-year multi-cycle award through the U.S. Department of Education’s Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Program to recruit, hire and train credentialed school psychologists. For the Fiscal Year 2026 cycle, Region One Education Service Center will receive $1,198,055.

“As the Member of Congress representing 689 V2X employees at NAS Kingsville, I know how important these contract negotiations are to the economic well-being of my constituents in the 34th Congressional District of Texas. I am hopeful that a mutually beneficial agreement will be reached in these negotiations,” wrote Congressman Gonzalez. “Therefore, I urge all parties to commit to bargaining in good faith and move towards a timely and fair resolution that will support the long-term well-being of my constituents and our South Texas community.”

“The world witnessed an extraordinary operation that was executed by our CIA and military. For that, I am grateful. However, any further military intervention by the United States must receive congressional authorization."

“Small businesses are the backbone of America and create two out of every three new jobs,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “Yet, far too often, these businesses face barriers when trying to access capital because the rules are designed with only large firms in mind. To strengthen South Texas’s economy and create jobs, we need to provide the same flexibility given to those on Wall Street. I’m elated that my bill was included in the INVEST Act and passed out of the House. Now, I urge the Senate to join us in delivering much-needed support to small business owners who are eager to reach their full economic potential.”