Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (15th District of Texas)
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement after voting yes to fund federal agencies through the end of September 2026.
“Congress has an obligation to fund federal agencies that provide essential public services and resources to all Americans. We need to prevent a lapse in government funding and fund FEMA assistance programs and U.S. Coast Guard operations as South Texas and nearly half the country braces for a dangerous winter storm.
“Regrettably, this bill does nothing to stop ICE from continuing the shameful operations in South Texas and communities around the country – indiscriminate deportations that are causing businesses to shutter, putting construction at a standstill, and causing a major labor shortage. Congress must act to ensure transparency and accountability surrounding this Administration’s reckless immigration policies, but refusing to pass a Homeland Security funding bill would only create further harm to the American public. Just this week, I asked senior administration officials to let the President know about the negative effects ICE raids are having on our labor force and small business community in South Texas. I urge the President and his Administration to work with me to fix this.”
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