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Congressman Gonzalez Announces $1 Million in Federal Grants to Increase Valley Firefighter Staffing and Safety

By East RGV News Report | Sep 13, 2023

On September 8, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced grants totaling over $1 million to the cities of Edinburg and McAllen as part of two grant programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to bolster fire department staffing and safety.

Iowa joins Texas in border security efforts amid escalating cartel activity and ongoing Biden border crisis

By East RGV News Report | Sep 5, 2023

In response to mounting cartel activity and the ongoing immigration challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border during the Biden administration, Iowa has joined hands with Texas to reinforce border security efforts, the Des Moines Register reported. This move underscores growing concerns about the security and immigration issues along the southern border.

Congressman Gonzalez Leads Congressional Hispanic Caucus Colleagues in Letter Urging Austrian Government to Return Moctezuma’s Headdress to Mexico

By East RGV News Report | Aug 29, 2023

Artifact Holds Deep Cultural Value for Hispanic Community

Congressman Gonzalez Celebrates the One Year Anniversary of the Pact Act Being Signed Into Law, Encourages Qualifying South Texas Veterans to Submit Claims

By East RGV News Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 13, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) marked the one-year anniversary of the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022, the largest expansion to veteran benefits in 30 years. This comprehensive act increased healthcare access for our veterans who have been exposed to potentially harmful toxins, and finally gave them the care that they deserve.

Congressman Gonzalez Celebrates $5 Million in Federal Funds for Rural Transit

By East RGV News Report | Aug 14, 2023

On August 9, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) celebrated multiple federal transportation grants benefiting rural communities throughout the 34thCongressional District of Texas. The federal grants, in addition to state funding, were awarded to several local rural transit agencies, counties, organizations and cities by the Texas Transportation Commission.

Congressman Gonzalez Condemns Governor Abbott’s Response to Doj Lawsuit

By East RGV News Report | Jul 31, 2023

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) condemned Governor Abbott’s recent unlawful and inhumane actions at the border and his brazen repudiation and response to the Department of Justice’s lawsuit and investigation in Operation Lone Star.

Congressman Gonzalez Joins Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Support South Texas Employers

By East RGV News Report | Jul 25, 2023

On July 18, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) joined a bipartisan group of members to announce the introduction of H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act or HIRE Act. This legislation aims to support American employers and small businesses by reducing the nation’s chronic labor shortage, boosting our economy, and ensuring that those who come to our country to work can do so in a safe and lawful manner.

Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Scotus Decision to Block Student Loan Relief Program

By East RGV News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to block President Biden’s student loan relief program.

Congressman Gonzalez Celebrates Historic $20 Million Grant to Texas A&M University

By East RGV News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Funding will help cultivate future generations of Hispanic agricultural leaders

Congressman Gonzalez Joins Letter to Resolve Bridge Project Delays in South Texas

By East RGV News Report | Jul 6, 2023

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.

Congressman Gonzalez Announces Launch of 2023 Congressional App Challenge

By East RGV News Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 28, 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. and helps 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. House of Representatives’ website.

Congressman Gonzalez Announces $4.7 Million for Brownsville Hybrid Electric Bus Fleet

By East RGV News Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 27, 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. This funding was made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which Congressman Gonzalez helped enact last Congress.

Congressman Gonzalez Announces $8.9 Million in Federal Funding for Harlingen and Mcallen Airports

By East RGV News Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 21, 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.

Congressman Gonzalez Joins Letter to Protect South Texas Letter Carriers From Extreme Heat

By East RGV News Report | Jun 23, 2023

Last week, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) joined Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and fellow South Texans in signing a bipartisan letter to Postmaster Louis DeJoy requesting that South Texas be prioritized for the delivery of the next generation of United States Postal Service (USPS) trucks.

Congressman Gonzalez Statement on the 11th Anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program

By East RGV News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement on the 11thanniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Congressman Gonzalez Welcomes Leaders From The Rio Grande Valley To Washington, D.C.

By East RGV News Report | Jun 16, 2023

Last week, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) welcomed a group of over 40 local leaders and stakeholders from the Rio Grande Valley to meet with federal agencies and their federal elected representatives.

Congressman Gonzalez Announces $1.7 Million In Federal Funding To Brownsville Community Health Clinic

By East RGV News Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 7, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced the allocation of $1,736,120 in federal funding for the Brownsville Community Health Clinic. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Cluster grant program and is a second payment in a larger grant designed to assure access to comprehensive primary health care services.

Congressman Gonzalez Calls On Governor Abbott To Freeze Property Taxes

By East RGV News Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 5, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) sent a second letter to Governor Greg Abbott urging him to issue a freeze on property taxes for the next calendar year.

Congressman Gonzalez Statement On Bipartisan Agreement To Raise Debt Ceiling

By East RGV News Report | Jun 11, 2023

“Speaker McCarthy and House Republicans played games with Americans’ livelihoods and jeopardized the full faith and credit of our country. By toying with default, Republicans risked more than $12 billion in Veteran benefits, $25 billion in Social Security benefits, and $47 billion for Medicare providers. Defaulting would have risked up to eight million American jobs.

Congressman Gonzalez Calls On Governor Abbott To Freeze Property Taxes, Provide Immediate Relief To South Texans

By East RGV News Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 30, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott urging him to freeze property taxes for the next calendar year.

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