Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Vicente Gonzalez
Current Focus
119th Congress · 2009–2011Gonzalez's work in the 119th Congress has centered on Economy & Taxes, accounting for 2 of their 3 tracked actions.
- Economy & Taxes 2 actions
- Sponsored 119-hr4667 — VISIBLE Act 35 cosponsors
- Sponsored 119-hr507 — Veterans Member Business Loan Act 70 cosponsors
- Sponsored 119-hjres178 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents". Introduced
- Sponsored 119-hr7939 — Say No to Warrantless Searches Act Introduced
Recent Activity
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2012-11-13Voted Yea 112-hr6371 — Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act
Committee
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2012-09-21
Vicente Gonzalez is a Democratic Representative representing Texas's 34th District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 5th term, they have cast 3357 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 10 bills. They won their 2024 election with 51.3% of the vote, a 2.6-point margin. Their office has spent $437,121 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.
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Legislative Record
Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act
Referred to Natural Resources Committee; Oversight and Accountability Committee
Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012
Referred to Veterans' Affairs Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee
Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2012
Referred to Foreign Affairs Committee
To provide for spending reduction.
Referred to Rules Committee; Committee on House Administration; Oversight and Accountability Committee; Judiciary Committee; Financial Services Committee; Energy and Commerce Committee; Agriculture Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Budget Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
Referred to Veterans' Affairs Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee
Referred to Veterans' Affairs Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2012
Referred to Veterans' Affairs Committee; Energy and Commerce Committee
Referred to Finance Committee; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; Ways and Means Committee
Government Employee Accountability Act
Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Oversight and Accountability Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012
Referred to Ways and Means Committee; Energy and Commerce Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Small Business Investment Company Modernization Act of 2012
Referred to Small Business Committee
Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012
Referred to Foreign Affairs Committee
Referred to Natural Resources Committee
Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012
Referred to Oversight and Accountability Committee
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Referred to Rules Committee
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Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2010
Referred to Energy and Commerce Committee; Ways and Means Committee
Referred to Ways and Means Committee; Energy and Commerce Committee
American Fuel Protection Act of 2010
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Safe Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act of 2009
Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred to Energy and Commerce Committee; Ways and Means Committee
Home Office Tax Deduction Simplification and Improvement Act of 2009
Referred to Ways and Means Committee
For the relief of Benita Veliz-Castillo.
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers Act of 2009
Referred to Education and the Workforce Committee; Ways and Means Committee
For the relief of Vicente Beltran Luna.
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Referred to Ways and Means Committee
Election History
Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Current Election Status
Campaign Finance (FEC)
Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H6TX15162 · Through 03/31/2026 · 2026 Cycle
Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)
Top Recipients This Quarter
Source: House Statement of Disbursements · Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2020
Federal Spending in Your District
Federal dollars obligated to this district in FY2025. Reflects ongoing programs and prior authorizations — not decisions by the current officeholder.
Top agencies (FY2025)
Top awards (FY2025)
How Vicente Gonzalez voted on recent appropriations bills
Appropriations bills authorize and fund the programs reflected above. This is Vicente Gonzalez's recorded position on the most recent 10 — not a claim that these votes caused the spending figures.
Source: USASpending.gov. Voting records via official House/Senate clerk roll-call data. District map: post-2020 census (118th/119th Congress).
What The Facts Score
Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.
Did You Know?
Institutional Tilt
Sponsor Contradiction
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Texas Congressional Delegation
Other members of the 111th Congress representing Texas. View full Texas delegation
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vicente Gonzalez spend on office expenses?
Vicente Gonzalez has spent $437,121 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2020), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.
Where does Vicente Gonzalez's office budget money go?
The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (66.4%) and Printing (21.7%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.
How did Vicente Gonzalez win their last election?
Vicente Gonzalez won the 2024 general election with 51.3% of the vote (102,780 votes), winning by a margin of 2.6 points against 1 opponent.
When is Vicente Gonzalez up for re-election?
Vicente Gonzalez is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 5 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.
What is Vicente Gonzalez's current election status?
Vicente Gonzalez's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.
How much campaign money has Vicente Gonzalez raised?
According to FEC filings, Vicente Gonzalez has raised $2,907,549 in campaign funds, spent $1,293,623, and has $1,895,986 cash on hand.
What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?
Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.