Vicente Gonzalez represents Texas's 34th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, a position he has held since January 2017. Prior to his congressional service, he worked as an attorney specializing in personal injury law in South Texas. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee, including its subcommittees on Capital Markets and on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions. His legislative work has focused on issues affecting the Texas-Mexico border region, financial services regulation, and economic development.

Name

Vicente Gonzalez

Party

Democratic

State

Texas

District

TX-34

Committees

Financial Services Committee, Capital Markets Subcommittee, National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee

Key Fact 1

Vicente Gonzalez was first elected to Congress in 2016 to represent Texas's 34th District.

Key Fact 2

He practiced law for over two decades before entering Congress, focusing on personal injury cases.

Key Fact 3

He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and two of its subcommittees dealing with capital markets and national security finance issues.

Key Fact 4

His district includes portions of South Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Key Fact 5

He has been involved in legislation related to border security, trade, and economic development in South Texas.

Key Fact 6

Gonzalez is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

Key Fact 7

He was born and raised in South Texas and attended Texas State University.

Key Fact 8

He has focused on issues affecting the financial services sector and international financial institutions through his committee work.

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