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September 21, 2022

Edinburg, TexasToday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Tropical Texas Behavioral Health $1,000,000 for mental health and substance abuse services.

Issues:Health Care
September 16, 2022

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted in favor of H.R. 8326, the Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act. This legislation aims to maintain the operational fidelity and enhance the institutional independence of the Census Bureau and its operations over time.

September 15, 2022

WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released the following statement in response to the tentative agreement reached between labor unions and the National Carriers' Conference Committee:

September 15, 2022

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) introduced H.R. 8823, the Safe Zones Act (SZA) of 2022, a critical piece of immigration legislation that addresses the safety of migrants and the security of the United States by offering a streamlined asylum process.

September 2, 2022

MCALLEN, TX – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) will be receiving $7.7 million in funding from the U.S.

Issues:Education
August 25, 2022

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez released the following statement in reaction to the U.S.

August 24, 2022

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released the following statement in response to President Biden's announcement that the U.S.

Issues:Education
August 18, 2022

MCALLEN, TX – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), along with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), announced that local high schools will be receiving $3,124,800 from the U.S. Department of Education for the Upward Bound Math and Science Program.

August 11, 2022

McALLEN, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) will be receiving $1,250,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the ADVANCE Partnership: Transforming HSI STEM Departmental Climate for Faculty Success.

Issues:Education