Tony Gonzales
Former Representative for Texas’s 23rd District, 2021–2026 · Republican
Statements and posts
87 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to Gonzales’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 1). May 25, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
All 87 statements
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Urged U.S. Army to expand Fort Sam Houston's operational footprint and personnel.
“The United States can and must maintain a secure and stable hemisphere, and I encourage you to consider the many ways that San Antonio can continue supporting this goal with an expanded operational footprint through the new Western Hemisphere Command”
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Urged DHS to reinstate Cross-Border Threat Screening Center at Texas A&M University.
“As members of the Texas congressional delegation, we respectfully urge the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reinstate the Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense (CBTS) Center of Excellence at Texas A&M University.”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Announces $2.25M to Hire 18 New Police Officers in El Paso
Announced $2.25 million federal grant to hire 18 new police officers in El Paso.
“El Paso has consistently ranked among the safest cities in the nation and it’s thanks to our dedicated law enforcement in the region.”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Leads Efforts to Protect Funding for Hispanic-Serving Colleges and Universities
Led letter requesting Department of Education restore $350 million in Hispanic-Serving Institution grants.
“Redirecting these funds away from HSI-designated institutions could disproportionately harm all the students at these colleges and universities—regardless of their ethnicity—and weaken the talent pipeline needed to meet the challenges facing our country.”
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Convened New World Screwworm Working Group with federal, state, and agricultural stakeholders.
“We truly need an all-hands-on-deck response to keep this deadly parasite away from the United States.”
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Introduced FORTIFY Act to expand school safety funding for resource officers and equipment.
“Recently, I visited a school in South Texas and met with one of the school district’s School Resource Officers. When he shared with me that he didn’t have body armor because of budget shortfalls, I knew that this wasn’t a one-off case.”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Secures Key Priorities in House-Passed Military Quality of Life, Defense Package
Voted to pass FY26 NDAA with provisions for military family pay raises and quality of life improvements.
“As a 20-year Navy veteran, taking care of the men and women in our armed services is a top priority for me. Our servicemembers' quality of life goes hand in hand with military readiness”
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Secured bipartisan NDAA amendment directing Pentagon to evaluate San Antonio for Western Hemisphere Command consolidation.
“San Antonio, which is widely known as Military City USA, is a critical arm to our national security interests.”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales’ School Security Bill Clears House Homeland Security Committee
Advanced school security bill through House Homeland Security Committee.
“The heartbreaking truth is that ourschools have become soft targets for twisted individuals. It’s time to take action and protect the most vulnerable among us.Schools across America currently have no guidance for best practices forschool security at the federal level.”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Leads the Way in Combating Oil Theft in West Texas
Reintroduced Protect the Permian Act to combat oilfield theft in West Texas.
“The Permian Basin is a global powerhouse for energy production. Yet, across West Texas and the Permian Basin, oil producers continue to face widespread oilfield theft, which undermines their operations, output, and overall safety.”
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Announced USDA funding for domestic sterile fly production facility to combat New World screwworm.
“This Congress, one of my top priorities has been to strengthen our nation’s preparedness against a potential screwworm outbreak. That includes the construction of a domestic fly production facility, which is a key pillar of my STOP Screwworms Act.”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Honors USCG Petty Officer Scott Ruskan on Capitol Hill
Honored Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan for saving 165 lives during Texas floods.
“165 lives were saved during the Texas floods because of United States Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan’s bravery and selfless commitment to his mission. It was a privilege to thank, honor, and present him with a Congressional Resolution on Capitol Hill today”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Legislation to Unleash West Texas Energy, Critical Minerals
Advanced legislation to expand West Texas energy production and critical minerals extraction.
“Over the past four years, high energy costs and reliance on foreign oil and critical materials have put our nation on the wrong track.”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Leads Texas Border Delegation on Bipartisan Bill to Protect Funding for Colonias
Introduced bipartisan bill to protect federal funding for colonias along the U.S.-Mexico border.
“Colonias along the border have historically lacked the most basic necessities, like water and sewage. Though federal grant funding exists to address those needs, an outdated provision in the law may soon disqualify these communities from being eligible for it.”
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Advanced FY2026 Transportation and Housing bill through committee with Texas project funding.
“The First Lady Melania Trump Youth Foster to Independence Initiative”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales joins President Trump in Texas to Support Flood Relief Efforts
Joined President Trump in Texas to support flood relief and emergency response efforts.
“When disaster strikes, there is no time to waste. President Trump made it clear from day one that Texas will receive federal resources to support Hill Country communities during this very difficult time for our state.”
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Reps. Tony Gonzales, Cammack Lead Letter Urging HHS to Fast-Track Livestock Treatment Approvals
Led letter urging HHS to fast-track livestock parasite treatment approvals amid screwworm threat.
“Fast-tracking approvals for anti-parasitic treatments for livestock is another important step we must take to protect our livestock industry from the New World screwworm.”
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Introduced amendment urging Pentagon to consider San Antonio for Western Hemisphere Command headquarters.
“San Antonio, which is widely known as Military City USA, is vital to America’s national security interests. From the critical mission sets that take place at Joint Base San Antonio, to our proximity to the U.S.”
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Introduced resolution honoring Coast Guard rescue swimmer who saved 165 lives during Texas floods.
“Today, I introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize Scott Ruskan for saving 165 during the tragic floods that struck the Lone Star State. Mr. Ruskan embodies what makes our servicemembers the best of the best. Many lives were saved because of Mr.”
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Introduced bill to create military campaign service medal for Iran-deployed troops.
“During my 20 years of military service, including multiple campaigns in the Middle East, I served side by side with the finest troops in the world. No matter what the mission is, American servicemembers always rise to the challenge, and Operation Midnight Hammer in Iran is no exception.”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Votes to Fully Fund Veterans Healthcare, VA Benefits and Programs
Voted for FY2026 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bill.
“I proudly served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy, and I will always stand up for our servicemembers, veterans, and military families in South and West Texas and across the country”
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Bill to provide shelter dogs as support animals for Border Patrol cleared committee.
“The PEARL Act is named after a special, and newly retired, support canine that helped our Border Patrol Agents get through some very tough times”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Bill to Support Rural Communities, Agriculture
Voted to advance Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture appropriations bill supporting rural communities and livestock industry.
“Texas is America’s agricultural powerhouse—our farmers and ranchers feed, fuel, and clothe the nation.”
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Questions AG Bondi on Terrorism Threat: “American Lives are at Risk”
Questioned Attorney General on Iranian sleeper cell threats during appropriations hearing.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales, USDA Secretary Rollins Announce Plan to Stop Screwworms, Protect Texas Livestock
Announced $8.5 million sterile screwworm fly facility in South Texas with USDA.
“Today’s policy changes represent a huge step forward to eradicating the screwworm and protecting American livestock, especially the opening of a U.S.-based eradication facility in South Texas. This facility has been one of my top priorities in Congress.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.