Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced an opportunity for fire departments and first responders in the 15th District of Texas to receive funding for enhanced safety equipment and training. Operated by the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) released a statement following his vote in favor of H.Res. 826, Expressing disapproval of the Trump administration's harmful actions towards Medicaid.
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted in favor of the bipartisan H.R. 2382, the United States Postal Service (USPS) Fairness Act. This bill seeks to repeal the requirement that the USPS prepay future retirement benefits which accounted for 100% of the USPS's net losses in the last six years.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted to pass H.R. 4305, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act. This bipartisan bill will give greater access for veterans to connect with service dogs in their communities. Congressman Gonzalez is a cosponsor of this important legislation.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement following the U.S. Senate vote to end the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump on charges of Obstruction of Congress and Abuse of Power:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) signed a bipartisan letter to U.S. Census Bureau Director, Dr. Steven Dillingham, requesting updates on the steps that the Census Bureau has taken to ensure people in hard-to-count communities have adequate access to up-to-date computers in public spaces in order to complete the Census forms online.
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is encouraging local law enforcement agencies to apply for four grant applications released by the United States Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) aimed to enhance police safety, tackle mental health issues, assist tribal communities, and prepare for potential mass shootings.
MCALLEN, Texas – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement in response to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest of Ericka Gonzalez Zuniga at the Hidalgo County Courthouse on Thursday, January 30:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) called on the constituents of the 15th District of Texas to write Valentine's Day cards for veterans. Congressman Gonzalez recently launched the inaugural "Valentines for Vets" program to collect and distribute Valentine's Day cards to local veterans.
WASHINGTON – On Monday, January 6, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) received the Republic of Guatemala's highest honor: The Order of the Quetzal. The award was presented by the president of Guatemala Jimmy Morales Cabrera.