U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX)
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Congressman Tony Gonzales discusses border issues in Ciudad Juarez visit
On Thursday, Congressman Tony Gonzales visited the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales urges balanced budget without cutting critical programs
Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Conference (CHC), sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.
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Congressional Hispanic Conference elects new leadership for 119th Congress
The Congressional Hispanic Conference (CHC) has elected Congressman Tony Gonzales from Texas to serve as its Chairman for the 119th Congress.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales comments on Trump's border policies in Fox News op-ed
Congressman Tony Gonzales of Texas's 23rd District has expressed his views on the current border situation in an op-ed for Fox News.
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Tony Gonzales discusses border security efforts during El Paso visit
On Saturday, Congressman Tony Gonzales visited El Paso, Texas, to receive updates from the Department of Defense and Border Patrol on border security efforts in the area.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales supports Trump's executive orders on border security
Congressman Tony Gonzales has expressed his support for President Donald Trump's recent executive orders on border security.
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Tony Gonzales introduces bill targeting cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
Congressman Tony Gonzales has introduced the Security First Act, marking his first legislative effort in the 119th Congress.
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Netherlands agrees to return sacred artifacts to Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe
Congressman Tony Gonzales has announced that the Netherlands will repatriate seven sacred artifacts to the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe.
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Rep. Gonzales introduces bill to reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy
Congressman Tony Gonzales, representing Texas's 23rd district, has introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy, also known as the Migrant Protection Protocols.
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Gonzales joins Hudson in introducing concealed carry reciprocity act
Congressman Tony Gonzales of Texas has partnered with Congressman Richard Hudson from North Carolina to introduce H.R. 38, known as the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.
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Gonzales calls for national strategy after Wisconsin school shooting
Congressman Tony Gonzales has issued a statement following a tragic school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Gonzales backs defense bill raising servicemember pay; supports Texas bases
Congressman Tony Gonzales of Texas has supported the passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, known as the FY25 NDAA.
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Federal funds secured for Uvalde behavioral health campus
Congressman Tony Gonzales participated as a guest speaker at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Uvalde Regional Behavioral Health Campus. The new facility will serve 32 counties in rural Texas, providing essential mental health resources to an underserved area from Bexar County to the Texas-Mexico border.
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Texas lawmakers advocate restoration of NADBank's water infrastructure fund
U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales, along with a group of Texas lawmakers, has called for the re-establishment of the North American Development Bank's (NADBank) Water Infrastructure Fund. The bipartisan group includes U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, as well as Representatives Monica De La Cruz, Vincente Gonzalez, Veronica Escobar, and Henry Cuellar.
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Gonzales announces $12M boost for Texas border security through Operation Stonegarden
Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales announced the allocation of over $12 million in federal funding for border security in South and West Texas. The funds come from Operation Stonegarden, a federal grant program that supports local and state law enforcement agencies in collaboration with Border Patrol to combat human and drug smuggling.
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Gonzales announces $750K grant for Del Rio's all-inclusive park
Congressman Tony Gonzales has announced a $750,000 grant for the City of Del Rio aimed at renovating and developing park facilities into an all-inclusive park. The funds will be used for site work, demolition, and various construction activities, including improvements to shade structures, signage, and playground equipment. This grant was obtained through the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program.
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Congressman Gonzales confirms over 662,000 noncitizens with criminal histories released
On March 13, 2024, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) sent a letter to President Biden and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He expressed concern over policies in sanctuary cities that protect noncitizens from federal law enforcement. Gonzales requested information on illegal immigrants on ICE’s docket to understand how many potential criminals were being released into communities.
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Legislation introduced to designate National POW/MIA Recognition Day annually
Congressman Tony Gonzales has introduced H.Res.1485 to honor more than 80,000 American servicemembers who remain missing in action from previous conflicts. The resolution supports designating National POW/MIA Recognition Day on the third Friday of every September annually.
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Congressman introduces bill addressing rising oil field thefts
Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Protect the Permian Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation aims to increase criminal penalties for stealing, transporting, and selling oil and oil field-related equipment. It also seeks to expand federal resources to law enforcement agencies targeting oil theft.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales' foster youth protection act passes House
U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales’ (R-TX-23) bipartisan legislation, the Find and Protect Foster Youth Act, has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and is set to become law within the coming days. This legislation aims to establish an improved feedback mechanism between states and the Administration of Children and Families (ACF) to enhance oversight and information-sharing concerning missing and runaway foster youth.