Press Releases

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez issued a statement following the news that a federal judge ordered the U.S. Census Bureau to cease winding down Census operations early:

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced a $400,000 grant award for the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council through the CARES Act.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a disaster declaration for Hurricane Hanna. Small businesses in Hidalgo, Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Starr and Willacy Counties may qualify for disaster assistance.

MCALLEN, Texas – Today, in an effort to include more veterans, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced the new rescheduled date for the Vietnam War 50th anniversary commemoration lapel pinning ceremony for those in the 15th District of Texas. The event will be held virtually on Saturday, September 19 at 1 p.m. CST.

MCALLEN, Texas – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced $54,545.72 in funding for firefighter safety and operations for the City of McAllen in the 15th District of Texas.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted in favor of H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, to prohibit any attempt to dismantle, delay, or change U.S. Postal Service (USPS) operations and maintain reliable and efficient service. The House approved the legislation with a vote of 257 to 150 on Saturday, August 22, 2020.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement following the concerning news that the Trump administration may attempt to suppress U.S. voters by tampering with the U.S. postal service (USPS):