US Rep. Filemon Vela

U.S. Congressman for the 34th District of Texas - Privileged to represent South Texans.

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Today would have been #CésarChávez's 95th birthday.

On #CésarChávezDay, I'm proud to co-sponsor a resolution that honors his life and legacy as a civil rights and labor leader.

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I am excited to announce that I secured $500k in the FY2022 government funding package for the @TEESresearch Secure America Institute to fund the RGV Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Program to offer opportunities for RGV businesses.

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I am proud to announce that my request for $500k for @JavelinaNation for teaching preparation & bridge programs was included in the FY2022 government funding package for their pilot program to improve student improvement in South Texas.

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I secured $2M in the FY2022 government funding package for @CDCBcdcb for the SAMANO Lofts & Armand’s Market. Funds will support the rehabilitation of a historic structure to create affordable housing opportunities, develop a small market for groceries & create job opportunities.

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In the FY2022 government funding package, I secured $500k for the @BPUB_Tweets for Water Treatment Plant Pump Station improvements. Funding will support improvements made to the BPUB Water Treatment Plant No. 1 which will help BPUB meet the distribution system demands.

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I fought to include funding for #TX34 communities in the recent FY 2022 government funding package, where I've secured $40k for @UnitedWayXroads, which serves #TX34 communities. Funds will support their Community Connections program, which improves access to health care services.

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I'm pleased that my request for $3.5M for the @CityofAlamo's water treatment plant rehabilitation & expansion was included in the FY 2022 government funding package. This funding will support the city's efforts to provide clean & safe drinking water for the community.

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I'm excited to announce that I secured $200k in the FY 2022 government funding package for the @USACEGALVESTON. This will fund the Lower RGV Watershed Assessment to determine how to decrease flooding in areas that have suffered significant flooding events in previous years.

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I secured $1M in the FY 2022 government funding package for the @BTxRGV for their Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Funding will support development of the city's own EOC for centralized command in the event of an emergency or natural disaster to better serve the community.

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This week, join me in celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by recognizing some of the most influential women of #TX34.  Today, we highlight Kemp ridley’s turtle expert, Dr. Donna Shaver.

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This week, join me in celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by recognizing some of the most influential women of #TX34. Today, we highlight Senior Director of Clinical Operations at UTRGV School of Medicine and UT Health RGV, Dr. Linda Nelson.

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This week, join me in celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by recognizing some of the most influential women of #TX34. Today, we highlight “La Reina” of Conjunto music, Linda Escobar!

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Every month – especially during #WomensHistoryMonth – we celebrate the generations of women who have stepped forward to defend our country's ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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This week, join me in celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by recognizing some of the most influential women of #TX34. Today, we highlight SBA Deputy District Director and Veteran, Angela Burton.

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Last week, the House passed the Fiscal Year 2022 government funding package, which secured $8,240,000 in Community Project Funding for TX-34. These federal funds will support eight community projects within #TX34 and will have a direct impact on South Texas communities.

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This week, join me in celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by recognizing some of the most influential women of #TX34.  Today, we highlight the legacy and life of Dr. Irma Rangel. See below to read more about Dr. Rangel.

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Happy International Women's Day! Join me in honoring the incredible and hardworking women who make an enormous impact in every aspect of our society-- especially those from #TX34!

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March is #WomensHistoryMonth! Join me in honoring the influential and trailblazing women who have changed and continue to change American history, especially those from #TX34.