Dear john,

In the 117th Congress, Congressional Democrats have enacted a number of laws and policies—including the American Rescue Plan, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS and Science Act and student loan relief—that will lower costs for residents in TX-28, support businesses and promote economic growth.

As of August 2022, 25,900 jobs have been created in TX-28 since January 2021 and 1,133,200 jobs have been created statewide.

As always, if you need help with a federal agency, please contact one of my offices:

• Washington D.C.:(202) 225 1640
• Laredo: (956) 725-0639
• Mission: (956) 424-3942
• San Antonio: (210) 271 2851
• Rio Grande City: (956) 424-3942 

I joined a Fox News Border Special to discuss how we must work together as national, state, and local officials to secure our southern border. I have been dedicated to supporting our border law enforcement personnel with pay raises, healthcare and mental health support, education funding, equipment, technology, uniform allowance, and other resources. My accomplishments as the Vice-Chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee speak for themselves and demonstrate my continued commitment to securing our southern border.

Cason, Sophia, Patricia, and Celine are all interns at my D.C. Congressional Office. Thank you for doing a great job and always bringing a positive attitude. 

I joined my friend, former Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus in Austin at the Texas Tribune Festival to speak about governing from the center. It was great to hear from other Texas leaders that are working to make a difference in our communities.

I visited Elevate Ministries in San Antonio for Sunday service. Thank you to Pastor Alex Lara, Vanessa Lara, and the congregation for welcoming me to your beautiful church!

My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Marco Salazar, attended the League of Latin American Citizens’ Scholarship Dance at the Casa Blanca Event Center. The event featured two legendary Tejano musicians, Roberto Pulido and David Marez, and worked to raise money for local students.

My San Antonio Outreach Coordinator, Eric Cleveland, attended the Toyota Sequoia Line Off Ceremony at Toyota’s San Antonio plant. This fully hybrid truck shows the power of South Texas manufacturing!

My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Peña, attended Pathways for Trade: The North American Logistics & Manufacturing Symposium. This event brought trade leaders together to discuss how we can make South Texas even more prosperous.

My District Press Secretary, Jose Sanz, attended the kickoff of the Laredo Commission for Women’s “Yes I Will Vote” campaign. This campaign is supported by local school districts, colleges, government, media, and the private sector to spread awareness of the importance of making your voice heard in our democracy. I’ve been a strong advocate of voting rights legislation in the House, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

Roberto joined Starr County farmers and ranchers for the Starr County Farm Bureau Annual Convention. As a member of the Agriculture Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, I am dedicated to getting South Texas’ agricultural families what they need to be successful.

Melissa attended the kick off of the Junior Achievement bowling fundraiser. Junior Achievement South Texas aims to help develop children into informed and active parts of their community.

Roberto attended the ribbon cutting for Infinitus Insurance. Infinitus will offer quality Medicare plans, life insurance, long term care insurance, and more to the community.

Melissa attended the Youth of the Month ceremony hosted by Laredo Sector Border Patrol at United High School. Melissa also presented the honorees with Congressional Certificates of Recognition.

Eric attended the Brooks Town Hall meeting today. This event discussed how the Brooks area will develop more high quality housing options for San Antonio families.