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“Coastal Bend families deserve modern infrastructure, and these funds will be used to enhance public access to Baffin Bay, mitigate shoreline erosion, support local law enforcement operations, and serve as a catalyst for expanded marine research throughout Laguna Madre,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “Through my close partnership with Judge Madrid, Mayor Fugate, and local leaders, I successfully secured this project and passed it into law. I look forward to its completion.”

Washington, D.C. – Today, on the solemn fifth anniversary of the Taliban overtaking Kabul—the capital and largest city in Afghanistan—Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) is sharing his firsthand experience working with Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Marvin “Lee” Chase and a CIA operative to save the lives of six Afghan pilot allies and their families. Since 2018, the Congressman has served as the co-chair and founder of the Congressional Uzbekistan Caucus, which played a pivotal role in securing the safe passage for our allies into the neighboring country of Uzbekistan.

“A healthy, more connected community leads to a stronger economy, lower medical costs, and an improved quality of life,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “I proudly worked with the City of Donna to secure this investment and bring new opportunities for both our families and small businesses. I look forward to coming back for the eventual ribbon cutting and seeing South Texans create lifelong memories in safe, communal spaces.”

“Your ability to live, work, and travel with ease shouldn’t be determined by your ZIP code,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “These new investments will strengthen transit operations for South Texans of all ages and ensure that everyone, regardless of neighborhood, can efficiently go to work or school, visit a doctor, run errands, and connect with family and friends. As prices at the pump continue to spike from extreme cost-raising policies out of Washington, I am working to bring relief and resources to our communities that will move us forward.”

“After decades of dedication and leadership from Commissioner Wood, his work has left an indelible mark on Cameron County. From strengthening operations and trade at the Port of Brownsville to improving our local infrastructure and creating economic opportunities for South Texas families and businesses, he is a major reason as to why our region continues to rapidly transform. As a token of my gratitude for his lifelong service to others, this Congressional Record inscribes Commissioner Wood’s lasting legacy into the official records of the United States Congress,” said Congressman Gonzalez.

“Over the past decade, Corpus Christi Army Depot’s highly-trained civilian workforce has dropped by thousands due to the Army’s increasing reliance on private companies for helicopter repair work. This is a federal issue hurting depots across the country and requires a federal solution; it starts with bringing greater transparency to the Army’s maintenance and overhaul schedule. Our bill builds on bipartisan language we secured in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act, and would ensure we protect South Texas’s military competitiveness and the thousands of workers it employs,” said Congressman Gonzalez.

“Every nation has a right to enforce its immigration laws, but there is a clear line between enforcing the law and the inhumane tactics being used across South Texas and the country. I am for strong border security, obeying our immigration laws, and deporting criminals, but I do not agree with the hyperaggressive ICE raids that have left innocent people dead on our streets, including American citizens. Instead of focusing on the deportation of violent criminals - something we can all agree on - this Administration has chosen to detain and deport hardworking medical professionals, nuns, construction and hospitality workers, DACA recipients, and more who are simply pursuing a better future for themselves and their families."

“Every year, Congress is responsible for funding our nation’s defense priorities to keep Americans safe and our military strong. I worked in a bipartisan manner to raise military pay and expand access to housing, childcare, and healthcare for our service members and their families in South Texas and around the world, including at the Naval Air Stations in Kingsville and Corpus Christi. Also included in this bill is language and amendments I authored to protect Corpus Christi Army Depot’s military competitiveness and the thousands of hardworking South Texans it employs. Together, we will ensure that the economy continues to thrive and our region remains a critical part of our national security.”