Press Releases
RIO HONDO, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced a supplemental grant of $2,114,040 to Neighbors in Need of Services Inc. (NINOS) for Head Start programs in Rio Hondo, Texas. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Children and Families.
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Last week, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and Mike Carey (OH-14) introduced H.R. 5073, the Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Last week, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) introduced H.R. 4968, the GOLD CARD Act of 2023. This bipartisan bill will exempt qualifying providers from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans.
Harlingen, Texas– Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $1.6 million in grant funding to the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) for the development and construction of an industrial park. The grant is provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Economic Development Administration (EDA).
WASHINGTON D.C.– Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $37 million to the state of Texas as part of Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) for Fiscal Year 2023, a longstanding effort to increase overall border security. Of that funding, more than $11 million is slated to support law enforcement in every county in the 34th Congressional District of Texas.
BROWNSVILLE, TX–Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) condemned Governor Abbott's recent unlawful and inhumane actions at the border and his brazen repudiation and response to the Department of Justice's lawsuit and investigation in Operation Lone Star.
WASHINGTON D.C.– Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) voted to pass H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. This bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the next five years.
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.