Today, my San Antonio Outreach Coordinator, Kelly Brooks, attended Career Day at Jourdanton Elementary. She spoke with students and teachers about the role of Congress and the services my office provides. The students were enthusiastic and full of thoughtful questions about the (cont in image...)

Today, my San Antonio Outreach Coordinator, Kelly Brooks, attended Career Day at Jourdanton Elementary. She spoke with students and teachers about the role of Congress and the services my office provides. The students were enthusiastic and full of thoughtful questions about the (cont in image...)

Last night, I had a wonderful time at the Poteet Trunk or Treat in Atascosa County! It was great to see so many families, children, and community members enjoying the evening together. Thank you to Mayor Denise Sanchez and City Manager Melissa Popham for organizing such a fun (cont in image...)

I had a great time at the Halloween Boo Bash last night, handing out candy, greeting constituents, and enjoying the festive atmosphere! Thank you to @unitedisd Board Trustee District 7 Danielle Martinez for sponsoring this wonderful event. It’s always a pleasure to join our (cont in image...)

This morning I toured Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care in Laredo, a facility dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our seniors. Las Alturas offers a full continuum of services, from short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing to long-term (cont in image...)

With SNAP funding set to lapse on Nov. 1st, 42 million children and families nationwide – including more than 360,000 individuals in my district, #TX28 – are at risk of going hungry. I joined 213 House Democrats in calling on @USDA to use already-provided emergency funds and (cont in image...)

I joined @ChrisCuomo and my colleague @RepPatHarrigan on @NewsNation to discuss the ongoing shutdown and how we can protect Americans’ access to health care. The last shutdown was over border wall funding; this one is about health care funding. Once again, the American people (cont in reply...)

Today, it was my pleasure to present a Congressional Recognition to Ray Macias, who received the Global Ray Kroc Award—one of @McDonalds Corporation’s most prestigious international honors. Named after McDonald’s founder, Ray Kroc, this award recognizes the top 1% of McDonald’s (cont in image...)

It’s past time to get back to work. Every day the government remains shut down, South Texas families, border agents, and federal workers pay the price. I’ve always believed we can find common ground when we focus on solving problems, not scoring points. The American people (cont in image...)

This week, my Chief of Staff Patrick O’Connor met with @AmericanBIC to discuss how to best ensure the workforce and business sectors are supported as they continue to grow. We discussed bipartisan immigration solutions that secure our border, strengthen our economy, and keep (cont in image...)

#TX28 is a powerhouse in clean energy, combining renewable power with traditional oil and gas to lower costs, create jobs, and strengthen local communities. Across the district, 30 active clean energy projects are generating more than 3,500 megawatts of solar and wind power, (cont in image...)

My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Peña, attended the 2025 Halloween Elderly Crime Prevention Fair hosted by Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuéllar. The event brought together community members and local agencies to raise awareness about safety and crime prevention among older (cont in image...)

My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Peña, attended the 2025 Halloween Elderly Crime Prevention Fair hosted by Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuéllar. The event brought together community members and local agencies to raise awareness about safety and crime prevention among older (cont in image...)

SNAP funding is set to expire on November 1st unless Democrats and Republicans come together, put country over party, and work in a bipartisan way to open the government. We cannot leave millions of families uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table or whether their (cont in image...)

My team of constituent advocates is ready to assist you with any federal issue, including passport renewals, Social Security and Medicare concerns, veterans’ benefits, and more. If you need help with a federal issue, please contact one of my offices: Washington, DC: (202) (cont in image...)

During a government shutdown, only Members of Congress can give tours of the U.S. Capitol. Today, I had the opportunity to personally show students and faculty from Mary Help of Christians School in Laredo the storied halls of Congress and share what it means to serve in the (cont in image...)

Today, I met with Ernie Gonzalez, Jr., President and CEO of @EMCStrategy , and Reeves County Judge Leo Hung, along with @CityofPecosTX councilmembers and Reeves County commissioners, to discuss transportation and infrastructure needs and better connect Texans together. As (cont in image...)

Today, I met in D.C. with @HispanicCaucus Legislative Fellow Omar Gamboa, from Mission, Texas, to discuss how we can continue strengthening Hispanic-Serving Institutions and expanding higher education opportunities across our communities. We talked about affordability, access (cont in image...)

Today, I met in D.C. with @HispanicCaucus Legislative Fellow Omar Gamboa, from Mission, Texas, to discuss how we can continue strengthening Hispanic-Serving Institutions and expanding higher education opportunities across our communities. We talked about affordability, access (cont in image...)

ICYMI: Texas border cities like Laredo continue to rank among the safest in the nation. According to @FBI data, rates of murder and violent crime remain lower than in many major cities across the country. In Laredo, the murder rate is 2 per 100,000 people, less than half the (cont in image...)

During my visit to Starr County, I met with local leaders and community members to discuss how federal resources can help strengthen our community and address the priorities that matter most to families throughout the county. I toured the Roma Miguel Aleman Suspension Bridge (cont in image...)

While in Webb County, I visited downtown Laredo and joined the community at San Agustin Church to discuss how my office can help secure the federal resources needed to support the community. Afterwards, I visited Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary, where I spoke with students in (cont in image...)

As your Congressman, my top priority is making sure families in #TX28 have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. Today, while making visits across our district, I was in Zapata County meeting with local leaders and seniors to talk about how federal investments (cont in image...)

I am devastated by the tragic shooting this morning at the church at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. The loss of innocent children and the injuries sustained by so many is heartbreaking. Places of worship should be sanctuaries of peace, not scenes of violence, and (cont in image...)

Folks, let me take a moment to recognize something truly special: National Dog Day! Celebrated every year on August 26, this day is all about honoring the incredible love, loyalty, and companionship that our canine friends bring into our lives. It's a time to encourage dog (cont in image...)

Today marks four years since the tragic day when 13 brave U.S. soldiers gave their lives during the Kabul airport attack, including our own Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza of Rio Bravo. Lance Cpl. Espinoza was just 20 years old, a graduate of Lyndon B. Johnson High School, (cont in image...)

Recently, my Outreach Coordinator, Toro Martinez, joined the Harlandale ISD Board of Trustees to present a Congressional Recognition honoring the late Coach Sylvia Cardenas. Coach Cardenas dedicated her career to uplifting generations of students and athletes, leaving a lasting (cont in image...)

This morning, I held a press conference with Mayor Victor Treviño, the Laredo Police Department, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Miguel Rodriguez, and our constables to reaffirm what families along the border already know: our communities are among the safest in (cont in image...)

I was pleased to join families, community leaders, Councilwoman Cigarroa, Dr. Martinez, and the dedicated team at Roots Recovery for Anthony’s Block Party last night during Overdose Prevention Month. This event was a powerful reminder that saving lives and supporting our (cont in image...)

In the FY26 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill, I helped secure no less than $6 million to support INTERPOL Washington’s International Child Sexual Exploitation Database and victim identification efforts worldwide. This funding strengthens the global fight (cont in image...)

My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Andres Velazquez, recently joined Mai Matcha Café for their grand opening celebration, where he presented the owner with a Congressional Recognition on my behalf.   Mai Matcha Café brings a refreshing new take on traditional Japanese matcha tea, (cont in image...)

📢National crime statistics confirm what South Texans have long known: our border communities are among the safest in the country. The 2024 Uniform Crime Report shows violent crime and murder rates in cities like Laredo and Rio Grande City are far lower than the national average (cont in image...)

I attended the WBCA Mr. South Texas Announcement and was glad to join dignitaries and community leaders for this special event. It was wonderful to see everyone come together to celebrate a tradition that highlights the culture, pride, and spirit that make Laredo so special. I (cont in image...)

The deployment of an Aerostat in Zapata County is part of a program that enhances security, improves situational awareness, and optimizes resource allocation across the southern border. Flying at 3,000 feet, the Aerostat serves as a visible “eye in the sky,” acting as a strong (cont in image...)

In the FY26 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill, I helped secure $2 million for Kevin and Avonte’s Law, which provides resources to help state and local law enforcement locate and protect individuals with Alzheimer’s, autism, or other developmental disabilities (cont in image...)

FYI: The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects federal deficits will total $22.7 trillion over the next decade. That’s $1 trillion higher than previous estimates. This worsening outlook is driven by the partisan budget bill passed in July, which alone (cont in image...)

I was pleased to present a Congressional Recognition to the First State Bank of San Diego in honor of 71 years of dedicated service to the community. Since its founding in 1954, the bank has remained a trusted, locally owned institution, supporting the people and businesses of (cont in image...)

Yesterday, I joined community leaders and residents in San Diego for the ribbon cutting of the new Tovar Street Bridge and to celebrate major improvements along SH 359, both made possible through significant federal investments to improve safety, mobility, and quality of life in (cont in image...)

Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of presenting Congressional Recognitions to two remarkable individuals. Jorge Javier López was honored for his incredible contributions to the arts in our community, and Maritza Bautista, the founding executive director of the Daphne Art (cont in image...)

Today, we marked the final day for the remaining Summer 2025 interns in my Washington, D.C. office. My Chief of Staff, Patrick O’Connor, presented Bella Gutierrez, Carolina Benavides, and Karyme Flores with certificates on my behalf to recognize their dedication and (cont in image...)

🚨 #TX28 : The cost of living continues to rise – and families across South Texas and the country are feeling it. From groceries to gas, health care to housing, retaliatory tariffs are driving up prices and straining household budgets. When I visit with small businesses, (cont in image...)

Recently, my Outreach Coordinators, Kelly Brooks and Adison Denham, met with Jourdanton Mayor Robert Williams and City Manager Debbie Molina at City Hall to discuss federal grant opportunities for local projects. From park walking trails and community centers to fire department (cont in image...)

In the FY26 Interior Appropriations bill, I helped secure $426 million for the Brownfields Grants Program, which includes $300 million in advanced appropriations provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that I voted for. This important program provides for the (cont in image...)

Yesterday, my Outreach Coordinator, Kelly Brooks, joined local leaders in Tilden for the McMullen County Emergency Management meeting to discuss ways to strengthen and expand our region’s ability to prepare for and respond to emergencies. As South Texas continues to grow, it’s (cont in image...)

Report after report has come out this week coming to the same conclusion – families and businesses are struggling to keep up with retaliatory tariffs. With many companies no longer able to shield consumers from rising import costs, families are now forced to bear the (cont in image...)

Today, my Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Peña, joined @cityoflaredo Mayor Victor Treviño, Councilwoman Melissa Cigarroa, and community members at the Breastfeeding Awareness Fair hosted by Doctors Hospital. Mayor Treviño read a proclamation recognizing Breastfeeding Awareness (cont in image...)

90 years ago, President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, creating an essential American promise that provides retirement, disability, and survivors benefits to millions of Americans. Today, over 135,000 people in #TX28 depend on Social Security to help pay (cont in image...)

As part of the FY26 Interior Appropriations Bill, I helped secure $35 million for small and rural communities – including those in South Texas – to tackle the complex challenges of improving their water and wastewater systems. Across our region, too many families still face (cont in image...)

My San Antonio Outreach Coordinator, Jesus Martinez, recently presented 18 Congressional Recognitions to the presidents of Neighborhood Associations in the Eastside of San Antonio in Bexar County who have participated in the monthly roundtable discussion group. These leaders (cont in image...)

Short-term boosts in revenue like last month’s jump in tariff collections can’t replace a stable, long-term economic plan. Even with the added income from customs duties, our deficit is still rapidly growing. To make a bad situation worse, the partisan budget bill signed last (cont in image...)