Texas Democrats urge USDA action and briefing on the spreading New World screwworm threat to livestock.
Quiver AI Summary
Lawmakers seek USDA briefing: Congressman Vicente Gonzalez joined Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and other Texas Democrats in asking USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins for answers on the reported resurgence of New World screwworm in Texas and other parts of the U.S. They requested a briefing on the agency’s response.
Concerns raised in letter: The members said new cases had been found in Texas and New Mexico after an initial case in Zavala County. They wrote that an outbreak could have major costs for livestock producers and asked about staffing, program changes, and any strategy shifts near the southern border.
Broader delegation support: The release says several other Texas House members also signed the request. It also links to the full letter and to Gonzalez’s earlier work on the issue.
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Vicente Gonzalez Fundraising
Vicente Gonzalez recently disclosed $640.3K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 159th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 58.3% came from individual donors.
Gonzalez disclosed $363.5K of spending. This was the 237th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Gonzalez disclosed $1.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 242nd most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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Vicente Gonzalez Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Vicente Gonzalez:
- H.R.7939: Say No to Warrantless Searches Act
- H.R.7647: MORE Opportunities for Homeownership Act
- H.R.5879: Save American Democracy Act
- H.R.4667: VISIBLE Act
- H.R.4449: Advocating for Small Business Act
- H.R.1791: Increasing Credit Union Lending for Business Growth Act
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2026 Texas's 34th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $23,148,010 of spending in Texas's 34th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $10,174,036 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- HMP ($3,369,382)
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS CONGRESSIONAL FUND ($1,933,978)
- NRCC ($1,764,638)
- CHC BOLD PAC ($1,194,889)
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($889,845)
The rating for this race is currently "Toss Up".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Texas's 34th congressional district election.
