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

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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 Capitol Hill, House Republicans are fighting to include the SAVE Act in the upcoming spending bill. The SAVE Act is simple– it requires proof of citizenship for a person to register to vote. Additionally, the bill directs the States to better maintain their voter rolls. I am committed to doing everything in my power to ensure a free and fair election in November. I was proud to support this bill when it passed the House of Representatives earlier this year and I will continue to support it throughout this process.

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:

Fox News: Email shows John Kirby dismissing veterans’ concerns on Afghanistan: ‘No use in responding’

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.

San Antonio Express News: VA backs off move to cancel Veterans Day ceremony 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.

September 15th, 2024

Press Release from US, Representative Tony Gonzales

Now more than ever, it is critical that law enforcement has every tool at its disposal to keep our communities safe—especially in our district which lives the realities of the border crisis every single day.

Recently, I helped secure over $12 million for Sheriffs and Police Departments across our district. This funding, advanced through Operation Stonegarden, enables local law enforcement to partner with Border Patrol against human and drug traffickers.

Our district received the highest amount of funding among all Congressional districts, benefiting 17 counties and two Native American tribes.

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U.S. District 23 Congressman Tony Gonzales advances school safety legislation

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Press Release from U.S. Congressman District 23 Tony Gonzales

August 18th, 2024

In Congress, I’ve worked hard to secure millions of dollars in funding to enhance school security, improve mental health services, and provide resources to teachers, school faculty, and first responders so they are prepared in the event of an emergency. I’m also working on legislation that pairs new resources with better guidance on school safety.

My bill, the National Strategy for School Security Act, will develop a strategic operating plan with best practices for school safety measures. This important change will provide educational institutions with a national model that they can scale and implement.

Founding the School Security Caucus

As the proud founder and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan School Safety and Security Caucus, I am working hard to ensure that school security remains a priority in Washington. Our task force gives Members of Congress the opportunity to come together and foster policy discussions pertaining to school safety.

Through the Bipartisan School Safety and Security Caucus, I have helped introduce several school safety bills in the U.S. House of Representatives and held roundtable discussions with educators, law enforcement, and school safety experts on Capitol Hill.

Advancing School Safety Legislation

I support a well-rounded approach to school security that invests in mental health initiatives and equips school faculty with the resources necessary to prevent school violence from taking place.

I’m working to advance several bills in Congress that will support this mission. UNITED Act – recommits mental health resources to underserved communities across the nation

EAGLES Act – establishes a national program focused on targeted school violence prevention
ALYSSA Act – requires silent panic alarms in all schools to immediately alert law enforcement of an active shooter incident
Strengthening Our Schools Act – increases investments in School Resource Officers to help protect students and faculty from potential active shooter situations
ATTAIN on Mental Health Act – creates a user-friendly, online dashboard to expand access to funding for mental health and substance use disorder grants

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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales introduces “Save Our Kids Act” to hold doctors accountable to parents on dangers of Puberty Blocker drugs

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Press Release from U.S. District 23 Congressman Tony Gonzales

Top Photo: Forbes Breaking News :

Congressman Tony Gonzales here. Plenty has happened this week, so I wanted to give a quick update on what’s going on in Washington.

I introduced the Save Our Kids Act on Thursday. This bill gives parents the ability to hold medical providers who don’t give the full facts about the dangerous side effects of puberty blockers and hormone therapies accountable. Additionally, the bill gives doctors the right to refuse to perform morally bankrupt sex-change procedures on children. Our children are our future, and it’s time Congress stands up for them. For details on the bill, click here:

Last weekend, millions of Americans were impacted by what many people consider the most severe I.T. outage in history. The outage, involving cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, took down multiple Microsoft platforms, including Microsoft Teams, a program countless businesses and people around the world rely on to discuss sensitive information. This critical failure has left many constituents wondering if Microsoft Teams is a secure platform.

I sit on the Homeland Security Committee, and in June, we held a hearing on this exact issue with Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith.

This week, Kimberly Cheatle, the former Director of the Secret Service, resigned. Now, it is time to bring the American people transparency. On Wednesday, I voted to establish a Congressional task force to investigate the assassination attempt on President Trump. No political candidate should ever have to fear for their life while on the campaign trail– not in this country. Congress will look into every fact. A failure like this can NEVER happen again.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to the U.S. and gave a spirited address to Congress. Hearing Prime Minister Netanyahu speak was a somber reminder that now more than ever, we must stand by our allies in the Middle East. As a veteran, I know all too well that those who have seen war fight for peace the hardest.
In the aftermath of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech, radical activists began to violently riot, defacing numerous historical landmarks and burning American flags at the Capitol. Their behavior was a disgrace to this country and should be universally condemned.

Finally, I want to give a special thank you to Chairman Tom Currie, the Republican Party Chairman of Crane County. This week, Chairman Currie approached me with concerns about our military’s focus on DEI training. I take seriously my role to advocate for our district, so I asked Chairman Currie’s question during a Committee on Homeland Security hearing with the U.S. Coast Guard this week. I will always fight to make sure YOUR voice is heard in our nation’s Capitol.

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Ruben Nolasco wins the Republican Party Run-off for U.C. Sheriff with a narrow 73 vote margin of victory

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U.C Sheriff Incombant Candidate Ruben Nolasco Picture from https://www.facebook.com/ruben.nolasco.75

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Uvalde County Republican Run-off for Uvalde County Sheriff

Ruben Nolasco chalked up an unofficial win last night in his bid for re-election as Uvalde County Sheriff with the vote totals between him and challenger Otto Arnim coming down to only 73 votes difference.

Shortly before 9 PM, the final unofficial results were released by the Uvalde County Elections Office. Ruben Nolasco’s vote total was 1241 votes to Otto Arnim’s 1168 total votes. Because there were no candidates who ran for Uvalde County Sheriff in the Democratic Party Primary elections, the Sheriff’s race was effectively decided during the 2024 Republican Primary Elections.

On Sheriff Ruben Nolasco’s Facebool Page, he posted the following message: “I would like to thank everyone who supported and voted for me. I will continue leading from a foundation built on honesty and integrety. Thank you all for making this possible. I look forward to serving the citizens of Uvalde County for another 4 years.”

Texas District 23 U.S. Congressional Republican Run-off Race

U,S, House of Representative Texas District 23 incombant Tony Gonzales Picture Credit: https://gonzales.house.gov/

Texas Republican incumbent Tony Gonzales won his primary bid against challenger Brandon Herrera in a close match according to an Associated Press report. During the week of early voting leading up to the Tuesday, May 28th election day, many Uvalde County Residents respective mail boxes were flooded with glossy campaign cards as both candidates employed direct mail as a means of trying to sway voters.

Texas House District 80 Democratic Run-off Race

Democratic Candidarte for Texas House District 80
Cecilia Castellano image from https://cecilia4texas.com/

Cecilia Castellano defeated Rosie Cuellar Tuesday night for the Democratic Party nomination according to a Laredo Morning Times report.

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U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales requests $10 million for Uvalde CISD School Safety

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May 12th, 2024 :Press releases from U/S. Representative Tony Gonzales

Delivering For Our District

This week, I submitted fifteen congressional funding requests to support projects across TX-23.

From establishing new community centers to improving law enforcement equipment, this funding would greatly improve quality of life and public safety across our district.

During my tenure in Congress, I have secured over $100 million for improvements that directly benefit our communities. I take great pride in using our taxpayer dollars responsibly and ensuring these funds have a tangible impact across Texas’ 23rd Congressional District.

Connecting San Antonio to the Nation’s Capital

With this week’s Senate passage of the FAA reauthorization bill, we are one step closer to delivering a new direct flight from San Antonio to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

This is a big win for Military City USA, which is home to thousands of service members and civilian employees. Having direct access to the U.S. Capitol Building, the Pentagon, and other federal agencies would be a game changer for the San Antonio community.

I worked hard to support the authorization of this new flight service and I look forward to voting YES on the House version of this legislation in the coming days

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U.S. Representative Gonzales joins House Security Caucus Members in calling on Mayorkas to address record illegal Northern Border apprehensions

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U.S. House of Representatives District 23 Tony Gonzales

Press Release by U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales

March 26, 2024
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — This week, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) joined Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Ryan Zinke (R-MT), Co-Chairs of the Northern Border Security Caucus, along with Northern Border Security Caucus members Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) and House Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas expressing “serious concern about the unprecedented surge in apprehensions along our northern border.”

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data, in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, Border Patrol Agents apprehended 10,021 aliens illegally crossing the northern border between ports of entry, including 2,229 apprehensions in the first four months alone. In the first four months of FY 2024, through January 2024, the Border Patrol has already apprehended 4,772 subjects along the northern border, a 114% increase from the first four months of FY 2023.

In FY 2024 alone, Border Patrol Agents are on track to apprehend a record number of illegal immigrants at the northern border.

“While the Southwest Border has been overrun with drug smugglers, we cannot allow another avenue for deadly, illegal drugs into our country and our communities,” the Members wrote. “In FY 2024 alone, Border Patrol agents are on track to apprehend a record number of illegal immigrants at the Northern border. These statistics are yet another example of how the Biden administration is downplaying the serious nature of this orchestrated border crisis. Every state has now become a border state under your leadership – or lack thereof.”

A total of 22 House Republicans signed the letter, click here to read the letter.

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Republican Primary U.S.Congressional Candidate Victor Avila makes campaign stop in Uvalde

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Victor Avila campaign flier

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Republican Primary Candidate Victor Avila, a candidate running for U.S. Congressional Texas District 23 seat, met with several citizens at the Town House Restaurant Wednesday evening, January 31st to discuss the Border Crisis, Second Amendment rights and other issues.

Avila is one of three other candidates on the Republican Primary Ballot challenging incumbent Tony Gonzales for the Texas U.S. House 23rd District seat.

Avila criticized Representative Gonzales’ voting record claiming Gonzales’ votes support President Biden’s and Democratic Party interests rather than voting for Republican Party positions on the issues.

When asked if he considered Gonzales a “RINO” or Republican In Name Only, Avila said Gonzales wasn’t even that implying the incumbent was far more liberal.

Avila also stated that Tony Gonzales will not even be participating in upcoming debates with the other candidates vying for the 23rd congressional seat.

He went on to say that Tony Gonzales will make brief campaign visits and pose for photo ops but rarely stick around to really listen to voters or learn about the issues.

According to Ballotopia.com it states:

“Five candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District on March 5, 2024. Four lead in fundraising, endorsements, and media attention: incumbent Tony Gonzales (R), Victor Avila (R), Julie Clark (R), and Brandon Herrera (R).

The Republican Party of Texas censured Gonzales in March, saying his votes in support of same-sex marriage and in favor of additional firearms restrictions violated the party’s principles. The resolution also said Gonzales’ lack of support for a bill that would have placed additional limits on individuals in the country without legal permission violated party principles. Gonzales was the first person Texas Republicans censured since then-Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R) ahead of the 2018 legislative primaries.[1]”

Candidates Julie Clark and Brandon Herrera have also made campaign stops in Uvalde over the past several months.

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Tony Gonzales - Uvalde Hesperian

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

Press Release from 23rd District U.S. Congressional Representative Tony Gonzales

23rd District Congressman Gonzales helps to secure over $12 million for Sheriffs and Police Departments across our district