Press Releases
Washington, D.C.– Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) sent a letter to the Biden Administration calling for an increase in the production of domestic energy in response to the recent invasion of Ukraine and high prices at the pump. Fellow Texas Democrats Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) and Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Filemon Vela (TX-34) also signed the letter.
In the letter, the lawmakers wrote:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted for H.R. 3967, the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act or Honoring Our PACT Act. This comprehensive piece of legislation will address the health issues that arise from toxic exposure while deployed and veterans' access to earned benefits and care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address to the United States Congress:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) filed H.R. 6810, the Housing Our Veterans Act. This legislation will direct the Comptroller of the United States to report on the availability of affordable housing for veterans who have been participating in any program administered by the Department of Veteran Affairs' Homeless Program Office.
McAllen, Texas – On Friday, February 18, 2022, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) will receive a grant of over $1.7 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for healthcare workforce resiliency.
Washington, DC – On Thursday, February 17, 2022, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer financial assistance to farmers and ranchers along the southern border who are currently impacted by damage to fields and farming infrastructure.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted to improve the United States Postal Service (USPS) with the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. This bipartisan legislation would create a new source of revenue, strengthening the USPS by increasing performance transparency and allow them to provide reliable services to South Texans.
Washington – On Friday, February 4, 2022, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted to pass H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act "COMPETES" Act of 2022, transformative legislation that will strengthen America's supply chain and empower the U.S. to outcompete China on the global economic stage.
Washington, D.C. – For the third year in a row, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) will be collecting letters for the annual "Valentines for Vets" program. This program allows constituents show their thanks and appreciation by writing Valentine's Day cards to local veterans. As in 2021, constituents are also encouraged to participate in the "Valentines for Frontline Workers" to show their gratitude for those in our community who have been on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.