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August 31, 2021

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced $3,307,396 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve drainage at McAllen International Airport.

August 13, 2021

MCALLEN, Texas —Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden calling on his administration for a clear, defined process to handle the influx of migrants and to take more responsibility for the release of migrants who have tested positive for COVID-19.

August 12, 2021

MCALLEN, Texas – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement following the implementation of mask mandates at several South Texas schools:

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August 10, 2021

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), along with eight of his House colleagues, sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi, urging her to immediately bring the bipartisan Senate infrastructure bill to a vote on the House floor.

August 5, 2021

MCALLEN, Texas – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement to give an update on his efforts to address the influx of migrants at the Southern Border and provide relief to our communities:

August 3, 2021

WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) joined Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and other border state lawmakers in introducing H.R. 4812, the Border Health Security Act to strengthen multi-country cooperation to screen for infectious diseases and support vital public health initiatives in border communities like McAllen and El Paso.

August 2, 2021

WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) co-introduced targeted, bipartisan legislation to reimburse farmers and ranchers for damages and vandalism occurring on their property due to increased irregular migration.

August 2, 2021

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, July 29, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) attended the inaugural hearing for the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth entitled: "The Nature and Consequences of American Economic Disparity". Congressman Gonzalez was appointed to investigate and focus on the connection between economic growth and infrastructure connectivity.

July 29, 2021

WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced the House passage of H.R. 4502, the House's Seven-Bill Appropriations Package for Fiscal Year 2022, which includes $6,754,454 for several Community Projects Funding Requests.