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WASHINGTON—Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) recently sent a letter to inform the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) that constituents in South Texas have been experiencing prolonged broadcasting lapses from two local PBS stations.
WASHINGTON—Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) introduced H.R. 5654, the VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2018, that will add the Rural Housing Voucher program to the list of covered housing programs under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This is another crucial step toward protecting victims of domestic violence from homelessness.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is pleased to announce that 10 students from the 15th District of Texas have received offers to attend the U.S. Service Academies. These academies include the: U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. (West Point); U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md; and U.S.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is now accepting applications for three grants to improve state and local law enforcement agencies' ability to address community issues and combat drug abuse and distribution.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement regarding the decision to abruptly relinquish U.S. House of Representatives Chaplain, Father Patrick Conroy, of his position only months before his two-year term finished:
WASHINGTON – Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and John Faso (NY-19) announced the introduction of H.R. 5618, The Flooded Homeowner Financial Relief Act of 2018. This legislation will provide regulatory relief for homeowners who face onerous and unnecessary flood insurance premiums on homes that the government has already agreed to acquire.
One U.S. Marine Veteran has hope in the current administration as Congressman Vicente Gonzalez sent a letter to President Trump urging him to honor his promise of protecting deported veterans.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the McAllen Vet Center Mobile Unit will be stationed at the Edinburg Conference Center for three days, starting today. The congressman encourages all U.S.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that NeighborWorks America, an organization funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has awarded a $431,000 grant to Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. Affordable Homes of South Texas will use the funds to promote affordable housing, revitalize neighborhoods, and spur job growth in Texas.