Press Releases
HARLINGEN, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $3,828,739 in federal funding for the City of Harlingen from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This award comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program and will support the fourth and final phase of the Valley International Airport improvement projects.
PORT ISABEL, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that the Port Isabel San Benito Navigation District has been awarded $1,590,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for significant port improvements. This funding will enhance berthing capabilities and provide logistical support for local businesses, boosting growth and investment in South Texas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), amember of the Bipartisan Congressional Task Force to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels,released a statement following the arrests of two alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López, in El Paso, Texas, by U.S. authorities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) attended the 17th Annual 727 Armistice Day Commemoration to accept the prestigious Ambassador for Peace Medal on behalf of his late father, Specialist Vicente Gonzalez Sr. Mr. Gonzalez Sr., was a Korean War veteran who dutifully served in the 5th Armored Division of the United States Army from 1952-1954. He also proudly served as a U.S. Merchant Marine.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) participated in a bipartisan delegation to Mexico City, engaging in critical discussions with Mexican officials regarding the longstanding water debt owed to the United States.
“Political violence is never the answer. Thank you to the first responders and Secret Service for doing their job and maintaining order. I pray for former President Trump and our country. We must unite against any violence.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) honored the life of South Texas public servant and political leader Juan Maldonado on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $163,967,507 in final Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Title I formula allocations for school districts in the 34th Congressional District of Texas. The U.S. Department of Education recently released final totals to Congress in April 2024.
Kingsville, Texas– Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that Kleberg County has been awarded a $1,400,000 investment from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the construction of a 14.5-acre industrial park and transportation hub. This project is part of EDA’s 2023 Disaster Supplement Funding program which aims to boost industrial business growth in response to recent natural disasters.
Brownsville, Texas – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement in response to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s executive actions to ease the work visa process for DACA recipients and other Dreamers and make certain noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens eligible for permanent residency.