Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced $11,686,696 in preliminary federal funds for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) Title I allocations for South Texas schools in the 15th District of Texas. The U.S. Department of Education will release final totals in June 2020.
Title I Grants to local school districts are intended to ensure that the most financially and socially disadvantaged children have an equal opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach proficiency on state academic assessments.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced $108,034,097 in preliminary federal funds for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) Title I for schools in the Rio Grande Valley in the 15th District of Texas. The U.S. Department of Education will release final totals in June 2020.
Title I Grants to local school districts are intended to ensure that the most financially and socially disadvantaged children have an equal opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach proficiency on state academic assessments.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement on the confirmed case of coronavirus in San Antonio, Texas:
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. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is offering federal funding and assistance to improve response to fire and emergency situations.
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. The USPS is the only federal agency that is mandated to pre-fund its employees future health care benefits.
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:
"Today, it is clear that the Founding Fathers' brilliantly designed system of checks and balances depends on the integrity of those in office. I fear the Senate has set a dangerous new precedent that risks the integrity of our electoral process and national security.
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. These grants are now available and offer up to $19.3 million in their first year. The deadline to apply for the federal grants is March 31, 2020.