Statements and posts
18 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Secured $6 million in federal funding for Regional Nursing Training Facility in Kingsville.
“The construction of a Regional Nursing Training Facility will have an immense impact on the health and well-being of Kleberg County. By providing accessible, high-quality nursing education through Texas A&M University-Kingsville, we are strengthening critical community partnerships and expanding the supply of skilled…”
Teacher RecruitmentAI-read
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Congressman Gonzalez Secures Major Wins for South Texas Water Resources in House-Passed Legislation
Secured water infrastructure initiatives in House-passed Water Resources Development Act.
“To create a safer and more resilient South Texas, we must invest in drainage, conservation, and other water infrastructure priorities.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673
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Congressmen Gonzalez, Crenshaw Introduce Bipartisan Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish Oil & Gas Community Trust Fund for energy export communities.
“South Texas serves as a crucial gateway for the distribution of oil and gas exports to international markets.”
Oil and Gas RegulationAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10434
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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Introduces the Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act
Introduced bill to establish Oil & Gas Community Trust Fund for energy export communities.
“South Texas serves as a crucial gateway for the distribution of oil and gas exports to international markets.”
Oil and Gas RegulationAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10434
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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Federally Recognize Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas
Introduced bill to grant federal recognition to Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.
“The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas has made significant cultural and historical contributions to the United States. From serving in our military and protecting the environment and sacred sites to much more, they are our trusted neighbors—deeply woven into the fabric of South Texas. It is long overdue for Congress to…”
Native AmericansAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10435
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Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) delivered a speech from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to urge Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump and his Administration to follow through with their promise to address…
“This is called a serious money ask, and I’m going to get that thing approved for you guys.”
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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Commemorates 25 Years Since the Queen Isabella Causeway Collapse
Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), submitted a Congressional Record recognizing the solemn 25th anniversary of the Queen Isabella Causeway Collapse.
“Twenty-five years later and our community still mourns this painful chapter in our history that took the lives of eight South Texans. With this Congressional Recognition, we are preserving their memory and enshrining the strength and resiliency of a community that came together during an unimaginable tragedy into the…”
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Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $2.5 million in federal funding for the City of Brownsville Public Works Department to support the design and construction of the Marina Industrial Park, including roadway, water, sewer…
“Brownsville has quickly become a prime attraction for American manufacturers and businesses to call our city home. We must have the transportation and infrastructure in place to meet these heightened demands for economic growth. This funding helps us get there while creating hundreds of new jobs and bringing millions…”
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Congressman Gonzalez Advocates for Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act in Congressional Hearing
Additionally, the Hands Off Our Boca Chica Act enjoys strong local support.
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Today’s continuing resolution will assure essential federal programs and services remain open and accessible to South Texans, including for our veterans, senior citizens, and the many working families who continue to struggle to afford rent…
“The end of the fiscal year is quickly approaching, and we cannot continue to fund our government with short-term solutions. I urge Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leadership to stop wasting time and work in a bipartisan fashion to negotiate full-year funding bills that will lower costs and rein in the corruption of…”
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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Announces Over $161 Million for South Texas Schools
Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $161,327,669 in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Title I formula allocation funds for the 34th Congressional District of Texas.
“We owe it to the children of South Texas to provide the resources and support needed to succeed in and beyond the classroom. As the current Administration continues to threaten the Department of Education’s existence and strip funding from our public schools, I remain steadfast in my commitment to securing federal…”
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Congressman Gonzalez Secures $4.2 Million in Federal Funds for Cameron County Sheriff’s Office
Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Manny Treviño, delivered $375,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Community Project Funding he secured for the Cameron County Sheriff’s…
“Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each day to protect our communities, and they deserve the reliable equipment needed to stay safe and return home to their families.”
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Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid, Kingsville Mayor Sam Fugate, and other local officials, delivered $850,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding he secured for the…
“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.”
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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”…
“We saved six of our pilot allied friends’ lives and their family. They’re all living here in the United States safely and started a new life.”
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Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by Mayor David Moreno and officials from the City of Donna, delivered $2 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding he secured for Phase Two construction of the Donna…
“A healthy, more connected community leads to a stronger economy, lower medical costs, and an improved quality of life.”
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces Over $3.7 Million to Improve Transportation Across South Texas
Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $3,728,016 in state and federal funding for transportation agencies in the Coastal Bend and Rio Grande Valley.
“Your ability to live, work, and travel with ease shouldn’t be determined by your ZIP code.”
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Gonzalez, Cloud, Cornyn, Fetterman Introduce Bill to Improve Transparency in Funding for Army Depots
U.S. Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and Michael Cloud (TX-27) and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Depot Data Transparency Act, which would update U.S. military reporting…
“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…”
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Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) presented former Port of Brownsville, City of Brownsville and Cameron County Commissioner John Wood with a prestigious Congressional Record to honor more than five decades of outstanding civic…
“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…”