On Friday, February 24th, my Washington, D.C. and District Office teams had the opportunity to tour the Port of Brownsville. 

The Port of Brownsville is leading the way for more trade and economic development for South Texas. 

Thank you to the amazing Port of Brownsville staff and the board of commissioners for hosting us! 

Left: Port Director & CEO, Eduardo A. Campirano

Right: Chairman Esteban Guerra

On Wednesday, February 22nd, I met with International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) Commissioner, Dr. Maria-Elena Giner, to discuss how our region is impacted by water policies agreed upon by the United States and Mexico. 

We must make sure that South Texas farmers and ranchers have access to the water they are guaranteed, and that we look towards the future to plan for fairer allocation of water resources to our growing region. 

On Friday, February 24th, I met with Texas Oncology-Brownsville to tour their facility and learn about their cancer treatment facilities in our community. 

Texas Oncology is one of the largest cancer research centers and treatment providers in Texas. I’m proud to know that South Texans have access to life-saving resources, advanced therapies, and treatments. We must continue to fund cancer research and end cancer as we know it. 

On Thursday, February 23rd, I met with Gulf Aviation at the Valley International Airport to learn more about how they are assisting with maintenance and aviation support throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Gulf Aviation offers services such as flight training, general, and mechanical support to Valley International Airport right here in Harlingen.  

Our airports provide a vital connection to the rest of the United States and to international destinations like Mexico. As the Valley grows in size and population, so does our need for transportation infrastructure and services.  

On Tuesday, February 28th, my bill H.R. 803, Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to (PROTECT) Taiwan Act, was  passed in committee. As a member of the Financial Services Committee, I was proud to introduce this measure, which garnered the support of both Democrats and Republicans.

This legislation aims to weaken Chinese influence on the world market if they take unprovoked action against Taiwan by excluding China from international banking organizations. We cannot let the atrocities of Ukraine be repeated. We must act and make our voice clear should China think to encroach upon Taiwanese sovereignty.  

Watch my remarks in support of the passage of my bill in Committee here.