A Record of Results
Vicente Gonzalez has worked to advance policies and initiatives that address real needs in South Texas. His focus has remained on practical solutions that improve daily life for families, workers, veterans, and small businesses.
By collaborating with local leaders and community organizations, Vicente has helped support efforts that strengthen economic stability, improve access to services, and protect the interests of the district he represents.
Through ongoing engagement with community leaders, families, and local organizations, Vicente remains focused on understanding challenges and identifying solutions that reflect the priorities of South Texas.
Key Accomplishments
Affordability
Hard-working Americans are getting priced out of buying a home, starting a family and saving for retirement. Vicente voted to extend the child tax credit, deliver funding to lower energy and utility costs, reduce prescription drug prices and make it illegal for insurers to charge older people more. As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, he has introduced legislation to make homeownership more accessible and help graduates pay down student loan debt.
Jobs
Vicente is fighting to deliver economic opportunity for South Texans. He secured permits for LNG projects at the Port of Brownsville and delivered hundreds of millions to deepen the ship channel so our region continues to grow. He has delivered hundreds of millions more for roads, international bridges, drainage and ports across the region so South Texas remains attractive to employers of all sizes.
Vicente knows our economy thrives when our workforce thrives, which is why he continues to support federal Pell Grant funding and expand eligibility for technical education and training programs
Seniors
Since day one, Vicente has fought to keep Social Security and Medicare strong by opposing tax giveaways to the ultra-wealthy and multinational corporations that threaten funding for programs seniors have paid into their entire lives. In 2024, he shepherded passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — now law — so retirees receive the full value of their retirement benefits. In 2025, he voted against the Big, Ugly Bill, which slashes hundreds of billions from Medicare and millions more from programs seniors rely on like Meals on Wheels.
Veterans
The proud son of a Korean War veteran and Merchant Marine, Vicente has the utmost respect for our veterans, servicemembers and military families. He is working to prevent the deportation of honorably discharged veterans and expand healthcare options closer to home. He delivered federal funding to update local Veterans of Foreign Wars posts so veterans and community members have safe spaces to gather. He voted to pass the PACT Act so veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during service receive the care they deserve.
Women's Rights
Vicente is a staunch supporter of equal pay for equal pay for equal work, paid family leave, and assuring every woman retains the right to make her own healthcare decisions.
Healthcare
Since coming to Congress, Vicente has voted down extremist Republican efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Social Security. He has delivered millions for our community health centers, introduced legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs, and make it easier for South Texans to access the care that they need when they need it. In 2021, Vicente voted for historic legislation to cap the cost of insulin at $35 and bring down the cost of medicines.
Education
After dropping out of high school, Vicente ultimately went back to earn his GED and eventually a law degree thanks to the encouragement of his family. He knows the value of an education, which is why he has fought to protect and deliver consistent funding for Head Start, Title I, special education, career and technical education, and our colleges and universities. Vicente relied on Pell Grants and student loans to finance his education, knowing first hand that the high cost of tuition can put earning a secondary degree or certificate out of reach and leave South Texans with debilitating debt. He has introduced legislation to forgive up to $25,000 in student loan debt and voted to protect Pell Grants and extend them to cover vocational training.