Congressman Filemon Vela

Representing the 34th District of Texas

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ICYMI: Editorial Cartoon Urges Obama to Discuss Water Crisis with Mexican President Peña Nieto

May 2, 2013 Press Release

In Case You Missed It…

Today, the Brownsville Herald published an editorial cartoon urging President Obama to discuss the water crisis with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto during their summit on immigration reform in Mexico City today.

Issues:

Energy and Environment, Local Issues

Congressman Vela Announces Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park to Receive $8,000 Grant from National Park Foundation

May 1, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-Brownsville) announced that the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park has been selected to receive an $8,000 grant as part of the 2013 Ticket to Ride program from the National Park Foundation (NPF), the

Issues:

Education, K-12, Local Issues

Congressman Vela Announces Financial Literacy Events

Apr 25, 2013 Press Release

Issues:

Education, Continuing Education

MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressmen Vela and Hinojosa Host Veterans Enrollment Fair and VA Health Care Update

Apr 18, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – This Saturday, Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) and Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) will host a Veterans Enrollment Fair at the Tomas Garces Texas National Guard Armory in Weslaco to encourage all eligible veterans to enroll in the VA health system and take advantage of their earned benefits.

Issues:

Health Care, Veterans Issues

Congressman Vela Announces FAA Will Delay Closure of Brownsville Aircraft Control Tower

Apr 5, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-Brownsville) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed the closure of all 149 federal contract air traffic control towers until June 15th, including the local tower in Brownsville.

Congressman Vela Visits Sea Turtle Conservation Organization on South Padre Island

Mar 26, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-Brownsville) visited Sea Turtle Inc. on South Padre Island to learn more about their conservation efforts and see first-hand the important work they do to protect sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico. Founded in 1977, Sea Turtle Inc.

Issues:

Energy and Environment, Local Issues

Congressman Vela Visits National Weather Service in Brownsville

Mar 25, 2013 Press Release

Issues:

Congressional Issues, Local Issues

Congressman Vela Invites Valley Students to Participate in Art Competition

Mar 20, 2013 Press Release

Congressman Vela Honored with Champion of Change Award from National Down Syndrome Society

Mar 14, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-Brownsville) was honored by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) with the 2013 Champion of Change Award. This annual award is presented to Members of Congress whose leadership efforts have been effective in advancing the nation’s commitment to policies that support positive change for people with Down Syndrome.

Congressmen Vela, Cuellar, McCaul, O’Rourke, Gallego, and Farenthold Introduce the Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act

Mar 13, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Filemon Vela (TX-34), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Beto O’Rourke (TX-16), Pete Gallego (TX-23), and Blake Farenthold (TX-27) introduced H.R. 1108, The Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2013. This bipartisan bill gives U.S.

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Reception at new office in Cannon House Office Building

On January 3, 2013, family members, constituents, and supporters joined Congressman Vela at his Washington D.C. office located at 437 Cannon House Office Building.