U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX)
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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.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales announces $6.25 million to hire 50 new police officers
Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced that the City of San Antonio will receive $6,250,000 in funding from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) through the Department of Justice (DOJ). This award is administered under the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) and will be used to onboard 50 additional police officers in San Antonio. San Antonio was the only city in Texas to be awarded the maximum amount of funding authorized by the program and is one of only seven cities nationwide funded at this level.
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San Antonio leaders praise VA's reversal on Veterans Day ceremony cancellation
Members of the San Antonio Congressional delegation have commended the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for reversing its decision to cancel the annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The reversal came after a bipartisan letter, led by Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23), was sent to VA Secretary Denis McDonough urging the agency to reconsider.
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Bipartisan bill aims to mitigate extreme weather impact on border operations
On Friday, U.S. Representatives Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) introduced the Border Weather Resiliency Act. This legislation would require Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess and submit a strategy to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather on CBP personnel, infrastructure, technology, vehicles, and other assets. U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.
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Bill expanding court access in West Texas passes House
On July 23, 2024, Congressman Tony Gonzales' (TX-23) Improving Access to Our Courts Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and is now headed to the White House for the President's signature. This legislation will allow federal court proceedings to be conducted in Brewster County, enhancing judicial access for residents in West Texas. The U.S. District Court in Alpine, which serves nine Texas counties, falls within Congressman Gonzales' district.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales responds to global Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) issued a statement today in response to a Microsoft-CrowdStrike technology failure that caused significant global disruptions across various industries.
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Gonzales supports Biden administration's designation of Tren de Aragua as criminal organization
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) issued a statement today following the Biden administration's announcement to designate Tren de Aragua as a transnational criminal organization.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales secures key wins in FY25 appropriations bills
Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) voted for the final passage of three Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Appropriations bills in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Gonzales played a significant role in crafting H.R. 8774, the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025; H.R. 8752, the Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025; and H.R. 8771, the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales calls for action on border security after DHS report
Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) issued a statement following the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) identification of over 400 illegal immigrants who entered the United States through an ISIS-affiliated human smuggling network.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales secures key wins with passage of National Defense Authorization Act
On June 14, 2024, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) voted to pass H.R. 8070, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). This legislation provides a pay raise for troops, improves military housing, supports employment for military spouses, prioritizes quality of life initiatives for military families, and equips armed services to defend against America's adversaries.
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Rep. Gonzales advances bill for streamlined land port maintenance
Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Legislation to Improve Land Ports of Entry
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Gonzales advances FY25 homeland security appropriations bill
On June 12, 2024, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) advanced legislation aimed at enhancing America's homeland security, prioritizing the deportation of illegal immigrants, and supporting initiatives for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel. These measures were included in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, which passed the House Appropriations Committee with a vote of 33 to 26.
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House passes bill with key provisions benefiting Texas veterans
Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Key Wins for Texas Veterans and Servicemembers