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In the letter, Congressman Gonzalez writes, “…to express concern as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to significantly increase wait times for cargo and pedestrian crossing between the United States and Mexico border. While I am excited that the United States is a host country and the tournament is projected to generate over $17 billion in gross domestic product, significant passenger traffic surges, heightened security measures, and increased inspection protocols will cause disruptions to border lives and supply chains if proper measures are not put in place.”

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter demanding that the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Expedia Group, Booking.com, Airbnb, Priceline and Tripadvisor Group address an alarming pattern of failures, deceptions, and consumer abuse practices from Online Travel Agents (OTAs), which serve as intermediaries between consumers and suppliers.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) urged President Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling to protect the domestic shrimping industry in South Texas and across the nation. Specifically, the letter pushes Trump and his Administration to immediately address widespread labor shortages in the industry by releasing more H-2A or H-2B visas for employers who already have an approved H-2B Temporary Labor Certification but are unable to secure workers due to current visa caps.

“When a South Texas veteran comes back from war, we owe it to them to provide the best possible support as they acclimate back to civilian life or need to obtain the benefits they earned,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “I proudly worked alongside local leaders to get these funds passed into law, and I’m elated that we are one step closer to making this transformative new chapter in our community a reality.”

“As a member of Congress, I am able to champion direct federal funding for up to 15 community projects in South Texas designed to improve our daily lives,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “A new firetruck and firefighting equipment are essential tools that enable faster response times from our brave first responders, which could be the difference between life and death. I am proud to have secured this project in Congress, and look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Perez and local leaders to ensure federal investments continue making their way to La Villa.”

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) urged Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao to include two pressing infrastructure projects at Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville in the Navy’s 2027 Unfunded Priority List (UPL) request to Congress. The first project is the construction of a new pass & tag facility to expedite visitor credentialing and enhance security measures. The second is the replacement of the current fire station, which will allow it to meet safety standards and accommodate modern firefighting equipment.

“America thrives when domestic energy leaders meet market demands, powering our economy while supporting critical investments in coastal resilience through GOMESA funding,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “South Texas plays a vital role in advancing our country’s energy security, and these funds ensure our region directly benefits from the energy operations it supports. By reinvesting in Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg and Willacy Counties, we are strengthening long-term resilience through hurricane preparedness, environmental conservation, and improvements to marine and coastal infrastructure.”