Press Releases
Edinburg, Texas – Today, 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.
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.
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:
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.
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. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue the Head Start program that provides essential childcare for children up to three years old from low-income households.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez released the following statement in reaction to the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released the following statement in response to President Biden's announcement that the U.S. Department of Education will be cancelling $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 in federal student loans for borrowers making less than $125,000/year, and extending the pause in payments:
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.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which will lower the cost of prescription drugs and healthcare, reduce the deficit and ensure those at the top pay their fair share:
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.