Press Releases
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressmen Vincente Gonzalez (TX-15), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and Filemon Vela (TX-34) announced over $88.4 million in federal awards for South Texas financially disadvantaged students and Hispanic education. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Education's Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP). The awards will be allocated to the Region One Education Service Center (ESC) and Vanguard Academy Charter School to fund three educational programs over a seven-year period.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) recently submitted official correspondence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in response to the agency's public comment period.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement encouraging residents of the 15th District of Texas, and every American, to exercise their civic duty to vote.
"It has been almost 250 years since our forefathers declared that this nation's democracy derives its ‘powers from the consent of the governed.' I can think of no better way to honor our founders or the countless men and women who have paid the ultimate price defending that legacy than by voting. By casting your ballot, you are doing your part to ensure that our democracy endures."
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to Saturday's shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Defense's announcement of Operation Faithful Patriot.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to Defense Secretary James Mattis' plans to send additional U.S. troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border.
"This caravan is not the result of a crisis at our border, this is the result of instability, insecurity, and lack of opportunities in Central America. Deploying more of our troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border is not the answer, and it represents the administration's continued failure to heed the advice of Members of Congress that represent border communities.
WASHINGTON – Senators John Cornyn (TX) and Ted Cruz (TX) today joined Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and Filemon Vela (TX-34) in a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator William ‘Brock' Long requesting that FEMA reconsider their denial of damages reported by Cameron and Hidalgo Counties in their applications for Public Assistance (PA) resulting from this summer's recent severe storms and flooding.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to the administration's recent language regarding migrants travelling through Central America.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) opened a district office in Seguin, Texas on Wednesday, October 17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced that the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has awarded $1,278,922 to Texas RioGrande Legal Aid to offer disaster legal services to Hurricane Harvey survivors.
"This funding from the Legal Services Corporation is critical for the many Texans still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Harvey," Congressman Gonzalez said. "The services offered will allow every Harvey survivor to remain resilient and present the opportunity for full recovery."