118th Congress
WASHINGTON D.C.– Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) voted to pass H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. This bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the next five years.
WASHINGTON D.C.– Yesterday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) joined a bipartisan group of members to announce the introduction of H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act or HIREAct.
Brownsville, Texas – Hoy, el Congresista Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) envió una carta al Comisionado Interino de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) exigiendo acción inmediata para reducir las largas filas de espera que se han reportado en varios puentes internacionales en Brownsville, Texas.
Brownsville, Texas – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) sent a letter to Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection urging immediate action to reduce the long wait times reported at multiple land ports of entry in Brownsville, Texas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision to block President Biden's student loan relief program.
"Last week's decision will negatively impact the lives of millions of Americans in my home state of Texas, and tens of millions of Americans nationwide, all who have some form of student loan debt.
In fact, there are $1.75 trillion dollars in total student loan debt, and the average owed per borrower is near $30,000.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that Texas A&M University Kingsville (TAMUK) was awarded a $20 million grant by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This is the largest single grant received by the university in its history and will directly fund education and workforce development initiatives for Hispanic students seeking to enter the agricultural sector.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) sent a bicameral, bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, urging him to end longstanding delays and approve permits for four crucial cross-border bridge projects in South Texas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced the launch of the annual Congressional App Challenge. This competition highlights the importance of STEM education in the U.S. andhelps students acquire valuable computer and coding skills. A panel of experts selects one app as the winner from each congressional district, with the winning app being displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the City of Brownsville a $4,738,886 million federal grant through the Federal Transit Administration's Low-and No-Emission program to support the procurement of hybrid electric buses.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $8.9 million in funding to two Rio Grande Valley airports for general improvements via the agency's Airport Improvement Program.