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Dear Friends,
I hope you all had a good weekend! I am excited to share the latest news and updates from Congress and the work I am doing on behalf of the 34th Congressional District of Texas.
Warm regards,
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez
Supporting COLA Increase and Improving Social Security
Beginning in 2025, Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.5 percent increase in their benefits due to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). While this adjustment helps South Texas seniors make ends meet, it doesn’t address the ongoing financial strain caused by rising prices. Rest assured that I will continue to support legislation like H.R. 4583, the Social Security 2100 Act, which would enhance benefits and ensure that Social Security keeps pace with inflation, delivering the protection and stability our seniors deserve.
 Medicare Open Enrollment
The Biden-Harris Administration and House Democrats continue to strengthen Medicare, saving TX-34 seniors thousands on prescription drugs. Don’t wait to get the coverage you need; explore your Medicare coverage options today!
Open Enrollment is is available through December 7th, 2024. To get started, visit medicare.gov, call 1-800-MEDICARE, or contact my office.
Para aprender más en español, visite es.medicare.gov, llame 1-800-MEDICARE, o contacte mi oficina.
Brownsville ISD State of the District
Team Gonzalez was thrilled to attend Brownsville ISD’s State of the District. I am proud to support our public schools in their mission to ensure every student receives a high-quality education. 
Visiting the Port of Harlingen
It was great to visit the Port of Harlingen and witness the growth taking place right here in South Texas. Currently, the Port generates more than $1 billion dollars in economic activity and supports more than 9,700 jobs. Thank you for having me!
St. Joseph Academy Bloodhounds vs. Port Isabel Tarpons Coin Toss
I had the honor of flipping the coin at the St. Joseph Academy Bloodhounds vs. Port Isabel Tarpons football game last Friday night. We must give our youth the opportunity to excel on and off the field.
Congressional App Challenge Submissions Due October 24th!
Don't miss your chance to showcase your coding and technology skills! This competition encourages middle and high school students in TX-34, and across the country to create and share innovative ideas. It’s a great opportunity to develop coding expertise, win national recognition, and have your app featured in the U.S. Capitol!
For more information, visit https://gonzalez.house.gov/services/congressional-app-challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is accepting submissions now through October 24th at 11:00 a.m. CT.
Announced Nearly $1 Million for Region One Education to Improve Mental Health Services
I am pleased to share that Region One Education Service Center was awarded $999,952 by the U.S. Department of Education’s Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Program to implement their program “NEXT GEN Project LEAD!”. This funding will help Region One bring more mental health providers into our schools.
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.
Team Gonzalez Helps Constituent Reinstate Vital Insurance Coverage for their Business
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