Email from Rep. Gonzales Partnering with USDA to Protect Texas Agriculture The New World Screwworm Working Group, a collaborative group I founded, continues to develop recommendations to combat the screwworm. On Thursday, I convened a meeting between the New World Screwworm Working Group, the USDA, and relevant Texas agriculture organizations to collaborate on screwworm prevention efforts and engage in an important discussion on next steps to continue combating this deadly parasite. We also discussed the USDA's New World Screwworm Response Playbook to respond to a domestic outbreak. Partners of the New World Screwworm Working Group are committed to working with the USDA on these efforts. Those in attendance included representatives from the Texas Farm Bureau, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association, Texas Wildlife Association, Texas A&M Agrilife, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Livestock Marketing Association of Texas, Texas Deer Association, and Texas State Representatives Don McLaughlin and Ryan Guillen. We had a great discussion on how much progress is being made to combat the screwworm. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales hosted a New World Screwworm Working Group collaborative meeting with the USDA on Thursday. To read the USDA's New World Screwworm Response Playbook, click here. Fighting for Military City, USA I’m leading the way in Congress to support San Antonio’s military installations. I urged the Secretary of the Army to utilize Military City, USA’s strong assets as the U.S. Army transforms into a more efficient and agile organization. San Antonio's proximity to the southern border, its longstanding partnerships with homeland security assets, in addition to existing relationships with military allies in Latin America, and San Antonio’s broader cyber ecosystem, including NSA Texas, Texas Cyber Command, and Air Forces Cyber positions Military City, USA as the best choice to support the Army’s endeavors and the Western Hemisphere Command. The focus of my request is on not just retaining, but GROWING Fort Sam Houston's personnel count and operational footprint as part of the U.S. Army's restructuring. San Antonio can and should win out in the long run to expand its capabilities and existing infrastructure as Military City, USA. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales' letter to Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll. Supporting Local Businesses On Tuesday, I met with Helotes Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss new business and community developments in town.  In Congress, I helped craft the Working Families Tax Cut Act. This legislation, which was signed into law by President Trump, makes the small business tax deduction permanent. You can count on me to put Main Street FIRST. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales with Helotes Area Chamber of Commerce board members. On the Go in Del Rio On Wednesday, I presented an American flag, flown over the U.S. Capitol building, to Val Verde Commissioner Juan Carlos Vazquez. The flag will soon fly over the Judge Antonio “Tony” Faz County Annex Building for the community to enjoy. One of the many services my office offers is flag requests. Visit my website to order an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol building. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales presenting an American flag to Commissioner Juan Carlos Vazquez. Securing Housing for Veterans This week, I also visited a housing development for veterans that I helped fund through my seat on the House Appropriations Committee. I secured $1 million for this project and am grateful to have partnered with F.O.B. Del Rio on this mission. As a 20-year Navy veteran, supporting the men and women who fought for our country is personal. I am grateful that veterans in need of housing in Val Verde County will have a place to call home. PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales touring a new housing development for veterans in Del Rio. TX-23 is Fueling the U.S. West Texas’ energy sector fuels the Lone Star State’s economy and keeps the lights on in our communities. On Wednesday, I visited a natural gas plant in Dryden with Terrell County Judge Dale Carruthers and Sheriff Thad Cleveland. West Texas continues to lead the way in powering the USA! PICTURED: Congressman Gonzales in Dryden, Texas on Wednesday. Follow @RepTonyGonzales on Facebook, X, and Instagram. My team and I are always available to assist you. Please feel free to contact my office at any time. Washington, D.C. 2239 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-4511 San Antonio 3522 Paesanos Pkwy Suite 301 San Antonio, TX 78231 210-806-9920 Fort Stockton 103 West Callaghan Street Fort Stockton, TX 79735 432-299-6200 San Elizario 1501 Main Street San Elizario, TX 79849 915-990-1500 Uvalde 2401 Garner Field Road, Building Q Uvalde, TX 78801 830-333-7410 Visit our Website Rep. Gonzales | 2239 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington , DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice