Dear Friends, 
I hope everyone had a safe Memorial Day weekend. I am excited to share with you the latest news and updates from Congress and the work I am doing in Washington, D.C. on behalf of   the 34th Congressional District of Texas. 
Warm regards, 

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez

Texas State Society Breakfast Club

It was a pleasure to be the keynote speaker at the Texas State Society Breakfast Club in Washington, D.C last week. I had a great discussion with fellow Texans on the future of energy, global energy demands, immigration reform, and how together we can protect our Southern Border and support U.S. Border Patrol personnel. 

How the PACT Act is Delivering for Our Veterans

Over 1 million PACT Act claims have been approved, delivering crucial healthcare to veterans across the country, including South Texas. I was proud to vote for this historic law to keep our promise to our veterans and enable them to receive the benefits they deserve.

Please visit www.va.gov/PACT to determine if you are eligible for PACT Act benefits and services. 
Do you need help with a claim with the VA? My office can help. 
Give us a call at (956) 682-5545 to speak with a member of my team. 

Congressional App Challenge

Congress has officially launched its 2024 Congressional App Challenge! See more information on eligibility and submission deadlines below!

Who is eligible?  
Middle and High School students.

How does it work? 

Students may register as individuals or as teams of up to four. No more than four students are allowed per team. Students may compete in the district they reside or the district they attend school in. If competing as a team, at least two of the teammates must be eligible to compete in the district in which they are participating in. 
When are apps due?  
Students can register and start coding their apps for 2024 using the link below. The submission deadline is Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. CT. 

For more information and complete rulebook, click here. 

More information on the Congressional App Challenge is available here. 

Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, I had the opportunity to join the Silent March held by Tribute to the Troops in Brownsville to remember our fallen heroes.  

(Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald) 

I also had the honor of attending the unveiling of “Harlingen’s 23 Vietnam KIA” Monument, gifted by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 856. This monument honors the lives of those patriots who gave the ultimate sacrifice. 

Congressman Gonzalez Celebrates Over $28 Million for Lead Pipe Replacement in Texas

Two weeks ago, I announced that the State of Texas has been allotted $28,650,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). The DWSRF is funded directly by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which I helped shepherd through the House in 2021. This year, DWSRF will provide $3 billion across the nation to support the identification and replacement of lead service lines. 

 Read my full statement here. 

Nearly $8 Million for Public Housing in South Texas 

Thanks to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a total of $7,942,245 in grants have been provided to upgrade public housing in South Texas. The grants are from HUD’s Capital Fund Program which gives annual funding to eligible Public Housing Authorities to support construction, renovation, or modernization of public housing in their respective communities.  This greatly supports disadvantaged families and strengthens our region. 

Read my full statement here. 

Every day, my office and I ensure federal agencies are working with you and for you. Whether you are having issues with passports, USCIS, OPM, the VA, or the IRS, we are here to assist you.
 Please call (956) 682-5545 or submit a request online here to speak with someone on my team.

U.S. Army Combat Veteran Receives Purple Heart Thanks to Team Gonzalez