Congressman Vicente Gonzalez expresses concerns about the VA's plan to reduce its workforce by 30,000 employees.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez has raised concerns in a letter to Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, regarding the VA's plan to voluntarily reduce its workforce by 30,000 employees by September 2025. He emphasized the negative impact this could have on veterans' access to healthcare, particularly in regions like the Rio Grande Valley.
Gonzalez stated, "Veterans in our community face significant barriers to access care," citing that many must travel nearly 300 miles to reach the closest VA hospital. The reductions could worsen wait times and jeopardize essential services for veterans in need.
The full letter detailing his concerns is available on his official website. Gonzalez, whose father served in the Korean War, is dedicated to ensuring veterans in South Texas receive timely and effective care.
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Vicente Gonzalez Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Vicente Gonzalez:
- H.R.4667: VISIBLE Act
- H.R.4449: Advocating for Small Business Act
- H.R.1791: Increasing Credit Union Lending for Business Growth Act
- H.R.507: Veterans Member Business Loan Act
You can track bills proposed by Vicente Gonzalez on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Gonzalez.
Vicente Gonzalez Fundraising
Vicente Gonzalez recently disclosed $464.6K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 175th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 65.7% came from individual donors.
Gonzalez disclosed $104.2K of spending. This was the 494th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Gonzalez disclosed $932.4K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 316th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Vicente Gonzalez's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
