May 14, 2009: Congressman Gonzalez Supports Investments in 21st Century Green Schools
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman
Charles Gonzalez (TX-20) voted to provide schools with access to
funding for modernization, renovation and repair projects under the
21st Century Green High-Performing
Public School Facilities Act. The bill invests in our schools to boost our
economy now and help prepare our children for the jobs of the future -- building
on the efforts of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
May 7, 2009: Congressman Gonzalez Helps to Stop Abusive and Predatory Lending Practices
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman
Charles Gonzalez (TX-20) voted to curb abusive and predatory lending through the
Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Act of 2009. The bill outlaws many of the
fraudulent industry practices that marked the subprime lending boom, and focuses on protecting consumers,
reforming our financial system, and demanding
accountability.