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EDINBURG, TX—Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced that he will begin a public service announcement (PSA) campaign that encourages voter registration and outlines the correct procedures to register with the state of Texas.
WASHINGTON—Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) sent a letter to the Acting Director of the United States Census Bureau, Dr. Ron Jarmin, urging the Bureau to promptly open an office in the Rio Grande Valley to ensure an efficient, effective, and accurate Census in 2020.
WASHINGTON— Last week, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 2519, the American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act.
As congressman of the 15th District of Texas, it is my responsibility to listen and engage with South Texans. On Sept. 18, Juan Del Bosque, of Donna, sent a letter to The Monitor asking a series of questions.
EDINBURG - One of the nation's largest STEM conferences kicked off with a huge announcement Sunday for the 16th annual event.
WASHINGTON, DC (September 29, 2017) — House Financial Services Committee Member Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce, R-Calif., along with Rep.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) sent a letter to United States Airforce Academy Superintendent, Lieutenant General Jay B. Silveria, to commend his response regarding an incident involving racial slurs found on message boards at the Academy's preparatory school.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and Filemon Vela (TX-34) announced that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a $350,000 investment to the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council for the development of its "Explore Rio Grande Valley" marketing program and mobile application.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Scott Taylor (VA-02) introduced legislation designed to increase the flexibility of Pell Grants. The Professional Pell Education Learning (PROPEL) Act expands student choice by allowing Pell Grants to be utilized at trade and vocational schools.
EDINBURG, TX— Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the U.S. Offices of Public Health and Science and Minority Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) $344,689 to establish a childhood obesity prevention program.