U.S. Representative, Texas District 34

Vicente Gonzalez is a McAllen attorney who founded his own law firm in 1997 and has served in the U.S. House since the 115th Congress, where he sits on the Financial Services Committee¹³. He is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition and the Problem Solvers Caucus⁷. He won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 62.7 percent of the vote².

Where they stand

• Immigration: Secure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steady Said · medium confidence
  • Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers and some long-time TPS holders. (2021-03-18) source
  • Voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers and required E-Verify in agriculture. (2021-03-18) source
  • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction and tightened asylum rules. (2023-05-11) source
  • Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security. (2026-06-09) source
  • In a July 28, 2026 statement on ICE raids in South Texas, posted on his House website, said 'I am for strong border security, obeying our immigration laws, and deporting criminals' but opposed 'hyperaggressive ICE raids' that detained workers and DACA recipients. (2026-07-28) source
  • Introduced the Say No to Warrantless Searches Act, which his House website says would codify Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. (2026-03-16) source
• Energy and climate: All of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets pick Said · high confidence
  • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which used tax credits and incentives to speed a shift to cleaner energy. (2022-08-12) source
  • Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral production and sped up permits for energy projects. (2023-03-30) source
  • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says he supports an all of the above energy approach, chairs the Congressional Oil and Gas Caucus, and supports developing wind and solar. (2026-09) source
• Healthcare: Keep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is broken Said · high confidence
  • Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-market bill on association health plans and PBM transparency. (2025-12-17) source
  • Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
  • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says more needs to be done to lower premiums, expand coverage and improve the Affordable Care Act, which he calls a step in the right direction but not perfect. (2026-09) source
  • Backed a discharge petition to force a House vote extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits for three years, according to his House website. (2025-11-24) source
• Drug prices: Keep Medicare negotiation and the current caps about as they are Said · medium confidence
  • Voted for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month for people with Medicare and private insurance. (2022-03-31) source
  • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) highlights his support for the Inflation Reduction Act's Medicare drug price negotiation and caps on insulin and Part D costs. (2026-09) source
• Social Security: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Said · medium confidence
  • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says he opposes privatizing Social Security or turning Medicare into a voucher system and supports protecting and expanding both programs. (2026-09) source
• Trade and tariffs: Free trade with strong labor and environmental standards Said · medium confidence
  • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says he supports free and fair trade and is committed to enforcing the USMCA, including its labor and intellectual property provisions. (2026-09) source
  • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says free trade agreements can strengthen international relations. (2026-09) source
• Foreign policy: Stay closely engaged with allies and alliances like NATO Said · medium confidence
  • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says a strong national defense, free and fair trade and diplomacy are key to American leadership, and backs partnerships with allies in Europe, Asia and the Americas. (2026-09) source
• Student loans: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Said · medium confidence
  • Voted against overturning the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellation. (2023-06-21) source
  • Voted against overturning the SAVE income-driven repayment plan. (2023-12-07) source
  • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says he is a staunch supporter of efforts to reduce student loan debt and make college more affordable. (2026-09) source
• Redistricting: Independent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymandering Voted · medium confidence
  • Voted for the For the People Act, which would require independent commissions to draw congressional maps and ban partisan gerrymandering. (2021-03-03) source
• Campaign finance: Overturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaigns Voted · medium confidence
  • Voted for the For the People Act, which created small-donor public matching funds, required disclosure of big donors and called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. (2021-03-03) source
• Qualified immunity: No, end it for police so officers or departments can be sued for rights violations Voted · medium confidence
  • Voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers in civil rights lawsuits. (2021-03-03) source
• Abortion: Legal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks) Voted · high confidence
  • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2021-09-24) source
  • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2022-07-15) source
• Safety net programs: Expand help for childcare, housing and paid family leave Voted · medium confidence
  • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing and paid family leave. (2021-11-19) source
  • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added Medicaid work requirements and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
• Childcare and pre-K: Offer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aid Voted · medium confidence
  • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
• Paid leave: Create a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick days Voted · medium confidence
  • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
• Marijuana: Legalize it and clear past convictions Voted · medium confidence
  • Voted for the MORE Act, which would remove marijuana from federal drug schedules and clear past federal marijuana convictions. (2022-04-01) source
• Aid to Ukraine: Restore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on Russia Voted · high confidence
  • Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
  • Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
  • Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
• Guns: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Voted · low confidence
  • Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. (2022-07-29) source
• Income taxes: Raise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programs Voted · medium confidence
  • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a tax on stock buybacks to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
  • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent at every income level. (2025-07-03) source
• E-Verify mandate: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Voted · low confidence
  • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
• Mandatory minimums: Add or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl trafficking Voted · high confidence
  • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2023-05-25) source
  • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2025-06-12) source
• Aid to Israel: Keep full aid without new conditions Voted · medium confidence
  • Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions on weapons use. (2024-04-20) source
  • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says he is a strong advocate of U.S. partnerships with Israel and other allies. (2026-09) source
• Transgender athletes: No, and Congress should set a biological sex rule nationwide Voted · medium confidence
  • Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
• Politicians trading stocks: No, ban it for members and their spouses Voted · medium confidence
  • Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spouses and dependents from buying new individual stocks. (2026-07-22) source

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