Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted in favor of H.R. 5377, Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act of 2019, a bill he also cosponsored. This bill will mitigate the damage done by one of the most devasting provisions in the Republican tax bill, the $10,000 cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT), and reverse the massive giveaway to the wealthiest tax bracket.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is encouraging eligible Central and South Texans to apply for the additional $550 million in federal grants and loans announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the ReConnect Pilot Program. The ReConnect Pilot Program's mission is to help close the digital divide by providing grants and loans for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the rising violence and insecurity in Mexico.
In his speech, Congressman Gonzalez emphasized that violence in Mexico will undoubtedly pose a threat to America's economic interests in the long-term.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement following the House of Representatives vote on H.Res. 775 to Impeach President Donald J. Trump.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) took to the House Floor to urge his colleagues to support the impeachment of President Donald Trump. This speech comes during the six hours of debate before the full House of Representatives on H.Res. 755, Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) published an editorial regarding his vote in favor of the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump.
In the editorial, Congressman Gonzalez outlines clearly how President Trump's misconduct rises to level of impeachment and his obligation as a member of Congress to uphold his oath to the Constitution.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced a $488,324 award for the McAllen Veterans Nursing Homes to purchase new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units.
The federal funding for McAllen Veterans Nursing Homes comes as part of a Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) 2019 VA Grant Funding request, where the VLB has been awarded $1,193,215 for HVAC replacements in Amarillo, El Paso and McAllen, Texas.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that Texas RioGrande Legal Aid has been selected to receive a $500,000 disaster-assistance grant. This federal grant was appropriated by Congress in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Disaster Supplemental Relief Act.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, and delivered on his promise to help bring down the cost of prescription drugs and level the playing field for American patients who are paying more for their medicines than patients in other countries.
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WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted in favor of H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019. This bipartisan bill provides reforms that will overhaul the farmworker visa program, improve agricultural labor standards, and help American farmers compete in global markets.