Press Releases

WASHINGTON D.C.– Yesterday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) joined a bipartisan group of members to announce the introduction of H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act or HIREAct.

Brownsville, Texas – Hoy, el Congresista Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) envió una carta al Comisionado Interino de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) exigiendo acción inmediata para reducir las largas filas de espera que se han reportado en varios puentes internacionales en Brownsville, Texas.

Brownsville, Texas – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) sent a letter to Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection urging immediate action to reduce the long wait times reported at multiple land ports of entry in Brownsville, Texas.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision to block President Biden's student loan relief program.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that Texas A&M University Kingsville (TAMUK) was awarded a $20 million grant by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) sent a bicameral, bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, urging him to end longstanding delays and approve permits for four crucial cross-border bridge projects in South Texas.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced the launch of the annual Congressional App Challenge. This competition highlights the importance of STEM education in the U.S. andhelps students acquire valuable computer and coding skills.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the City of Brownsville a $4,738,886 million federal grant through the Federal Transit Administration's Low-and No-Emission program to support the procurement of hybrid electric buses.