Press Releases
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.
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.
"Last week's decision will negatively impact the lives of millions of Americans in my home state of Texas, and tens of millions of Americans nationwide, all who have some form of student loan debt.
In fact, there are $1.75 trillion dollars in total student loan debt, and the average owed per borrower is near $30,000.
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). This is the largest single grant received by the university in its history and will directly fund education and workforce development initiatives for Hispanic students seeking to enter the agricultural sector.
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. A panel of experts selects one app as the winner from each congressional district, with the winning app being displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the U.S.