U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales releases updates on the Save Act and other Congressional news

  Tony Gonzales here. With Congress back in session, I wanted to take a minute and give you a quick update of my work for you in Washington.

  On Wednesday, I joined FOX News to discuss the Biden Administration’s disrespectful characterization of several veteran’s concerns, as well as the chaos caused by dangerous gangs like Tren de Aragua. Here are some highlights of the interview:

Gonzales Reacts to White House Official John Kirby Dismissing Veteran Concerns on the Withdrawal from Afghanistan:

  “I served in Afghanistan– I served 5 years in Afghanistan before I retired as a Master Chief years later. I also attended earlier this week the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony and met with the [families of the 13 Americans killed at Abbey Gate]. And it was painful. So, to dismiss something like that in an email, as if it is just a few people, clearly they are disconnected. [For] anyone who served in Afghanistan, it is painful to this day. And it is absolutely wrong. They should not treat the families that way. They should not treat veterans that way. Show a little decency and show a little respect.” 

Gonzales Reacts to a Hotel Overrun by Gang Activity in El Paso

  “This is a real issue, and I remind the viewers I represent two-thirds of the Texas-Mexico border. 823 miles. So I’ve seen this border crisis morph into something else, and I’ve been sounding the alarm on TDA, [this] Venezuelan gang, for over a year…we finally got [TDA] labeled as a transnational-criminal organization. And now, we’re just now starting to go after some of these bad actors, but they’re already here. They’re already embedded. Not only in communities along the border, all throughout the country. And you know what, they’re making America less safe. That is the part where so many of my constituents have had enough. We have to get our country back. And the way we do it is we round up these people and we deport them.”

To watch the full interview, click HERE:

  Earlier this month, the VA announced an outrageous decision to cancel the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. For the thousands of families who have loved ones resting there, this decision was a disgrace, and I could not let it stand. Through various discussions with the VA, and with the support of my congressional colleagues, I was proud to help reverse the cancellation. I am thankful to all who helped echo these concerns to keep the tradition going at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

  With less than two months until Election Day, the stakes have never been higher. We’ve seen the chaos caused by the Biden/Harris Administration’s lack of action on the border. We feel the impacts of their disastrous economic policies every time we buy groceries. The American people need change and we have the opportunity to act on it in November.