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Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

DDemocratTX-34 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance94
Avg: 96
Independence19
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone4
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency46
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
33
Total Statements
23
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 9Environment: 8Trade: 5Veterans: 5Immigration: 4Crime & Justice: 4Education: 3Defense: 2Infrastructure: 2Healthcare: 2Gun Policy: 1Housing: 1Agriculture: 1Social Security: 1Foreign Policy: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 16Ceremonial: 13Bipartisan: 2Urgent: 1: 1

Statements (33)

Floor Speech2026-06-02
RECOGNIZING THE SANTA GERTRUDIS ACADEMY LIONS SOFTBALL TEAM

RECOGNIZING THE SANTA GERTRUDIS ACADEMY LIONS SOFTBALL TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E509] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-05-21CeremonialTaxesDefenseVeterans
HONORING THE SERVICE OF CAPTAIN MICHAEL D. BISHOP

HONORING THE SERVICE OF CAPTAIN MICHAEL D. BISHOP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E479-E480] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19
HONORING DR. GONZALO SALAZAR'S SERVICE TO LOS FRESNOS CISD

HONORING DR. GONZALO SALAZAR'S SERVICE TO LOS FRESNOS CISD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E462] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-05-15UrgentImmigrationTaxesTrade
VISAS FOR SHRIMPERS

VISAS FOR SHRIMPERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H3546] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VISAS FOR SHRIMPERS (Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialTaxes
HONORING THE STUDENTS OF HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION'S SERVICE LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

HONORING THE STUDENTS OF HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION'S SERVICE LEADERSHIP SOCIETY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E448] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-05-11CeremonialTradeVeterans
HONORING JOSE NOE MENDEZ

HONORING JOSE NOE MENDEZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E424] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-05-07CeremonialTaxesEducationTechnology
HONORING THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE OF MRS. YVONNE BROWN

HONORING THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE OF MRS. YVONNE BROWN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E417-E418] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15Trade
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LAURA CANALES

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LAURA CANALES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E327] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-04-06BipartisanTrade
DEFENDING AMERICAN PROPERTY ABROAD ACT OF 2026

DEFENDING AMERICAN PROPERTY ABROAD ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 62 (Monday, April 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 62 (Monday, April 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E301] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-06CeremonialHealthcareTaxesAgriculture
HONORING THE 35 YEARS OF SERVICE OF DR. RITO SILVA

HONORING THE 35 YEARS OF SERVICE OF DR. RITO SILVA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 62 (Monday, April 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 62 (Monday, April 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E302-E303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25CeremonialEnvironmentForeign PolicyCrime & Justice
HONORING THE SERVICE OF COMMANDER BRADLEY LILE

HONORING THE SERVICE OF COMMANDER BRADLEY LILE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E267] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16
HONORING JUDGE JAIME E. CARRILLO

HONORING JUDGE JAIME E. CARRILLO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E215-E216] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-16
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RENE VASQUEZ

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RENE VASQUEZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E219] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-09CeremonialTaxesEducation
HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE

HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 43 (Monday, March 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 43 (Monday, March 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-02-23CeremonialImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
HONORING THE 37TH ANNUAL HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER CEREMONY

HONORING THE 37TH ANNUAL HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER CEREMONY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E154] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-23ImmigrationTaxesCrime & Justice
HONORING WATCH COMMANDER RUBEN GARCIA, JR.

HONORING WATCH COMMANDER RUBEN GARCIA, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E152] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04Ceremonial
CELEBRATING THE 173RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS

CELEBRATING THE 173RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E105] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-01-30CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF NELDA OLIVO

RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF NELDA OLIVO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E83] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-01-27CeremonialEnvironment
HONORING THE SERVICE OF LIONEL MENDOZA

HONORING THE SERVICE OF LIONEL MENDOZA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E75] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-22ImmigrationGun PolicyEnvironment
HONORING MOISSES GONZALEZ

HONORING MOISSES GONZALEZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E67-E68] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-14CeremonialEnvironmentCrime & Justice
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF LOS FRESNOS CHIEF OF POLICE, HECTOR GONZALEZ

CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF LOS FRESNOS CHIEF OF POLICE, HECTOR GONZALEZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E41] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13Ceremonial
CONGRATULATING BISHOP MARIO AVILES ON HIS INSTALLATION

CONGRATULATING BISHOP MARIO AVILES ON HIS INSTALLATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E32] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2025-10-10Veterans
Veterans Day Pinning Ceremony 2025

Veterans Day Pinning Ceremony 2025 Veterans Day Pinning Ceremony 2025 Image or Video Image Kevin.Althaus@… Fri, 10/10/2025 - 12:21 Link RSVP Here

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Floor Speech2025-03-31
WIPING OUT HISTORY

WIPING OUT HISTORY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Page H1342] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WIPING OUT HISTORY (Mr.…

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Press Release2025-01-24
FEMA Assistance Now Available

FEMA Assistance Now Available FEMA Assistance Now Available Image or Video Image Mauricio.Armaz… Fri, 01/24/2025 - 16:34 Summary South Texans living in Hidalgo, Willacy, and Cameron Counties who were impacted by the March 2025 floods may qualify for federal assistance including grants and…

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Press Release2025-01-24Social Security
Social Security Fairness Act FAQ

Social Security Fairness Act FAQ Social Security Fairness Act FAQ Image or Video Image Mauricio.Armaz… Fri, 01/24/2025 - 16:51 Link https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/social-security-fairness-act.html

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Press Release2023-10-11
IMPROVING SOUTH TEXANS' LIVES

IMPROVING SOUTH TEXANS' LIVES IMPROVING SOUTH TEXANS' LIVES Image or Video Image Mauricio.Armaz… Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:47 Summary My office is here to help constituents and their families during hurricane season. Please find out more information by clicking here. Rep. Gonzalez returned…

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Press Release2023-06-27BipartisanEnvironmentDefenseVeterans
SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS AND MILITARY

SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS AND MILITARY SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS AND MILITARY Image or Video Image admin Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:31 Summary Rep. Gonzalez has been fighting for our veterans. In 2023, he introduced the bipartisan Repatriate Our Patriots Act, brought a total of $189,768,571 for veteran owned…

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Press Release2023-06-27Education
INVESTING IN OUR STUDENTS

INVESTING IN OUR STUDENTS INVESTING IN OUR STUDENTS Image or Video Image admin Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:37 Summary Rep. Gonzalez is bringing federal funding and modern solutions to the South Texas education system. Since coming to Congress, he helped shepherd $1,307,463,424 for higher education…

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Press Release2023-06-27Environment
HURRICANE RESOURCES AND PREPAREDNESS

HURRICANE RESOURCES AND PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE RESOURCES AND PREPAREDNESS Image or Video Image admin Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:35 Summary My office is here to help constituents and their families during hurricane season. Please find out more information by clicking here. Link Read More

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Press Release2023-06-27Healthcare
INCREASING HEALTH CARE ACCESS IN SOUTH TEXAS

INCREASING HEALTH CARE ACCESS IN SOUTH TEXAS INCREASING HEALTH CARE ACCESS IN SOUTH TEXAS Image or Video Image admin Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:25 Summary Congressman Gonzalez has a strong track record of fighting for affordable health care coverage, lower drug prices, and investments into our health…

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Press Release2023-01-03
Demonstration Speech

Demonstration Speech Demonstration Speech When a Member of Congress is given time to formally express an opinion or make a statement on an issue before the House, they are said to have the 'floor' of the House, and their views are referred to as a 'Floor Speech'. How House Members are allotted time…

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Press Release2023-01-03
Demonstration Editorial

Demonstration Editorial Demonstration Editorial Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines. admin Tue, 01/03/2023 - 08:32 January 3, 2023

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