Press Releases
“Reforming the immigration system is one of the most critical challenges facing our nation. With millions living in the shadows and with families divided by outdated and arbitrary policies, we must restore balance and fairness to immigration laws.
Farm Service Agency will provide assistance and support to South Texas counties
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Filemon Vela released details about resources and assistance available to the 11 counties in the 34th District of Texas affected by the drought. The U.S.
Congressman Vela will serve on the House Homeland Security Committee in 113th Congress
Brownsville, Texas – Today, Congressman Filemon Vela of the 34th District of Texas and State Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D-Brownsville) received a briefing and tour given by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in conjunction with Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection regarding ongoing efforts to secure the border.
Will receive a full briefing from Department of Homeland Security regarding issues affecting the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday.
Brownsville, Texas – Late last week, Congressman Filemon Vela of the 34th District of Texas was appointed to serve on the House Homeland Security Committee during the 113th Congress by the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. On Thursday, January 10, Congressman Vela will receive a full briefing from the U.S.
113th Congress Freshmen Class on the steps of the United States Capitol Building.
The First Session of the 113th Congress commences January 3rd, 2013.
Washington, D.C. – Today Filemon Vela was sworn in as a Member of the 113th Congress by House Speaker John Boehner in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. He will represent the 34th Congressional District of Texas. It was an historic moment for South Texas, as this is a newly-established Congressional District.
Congressman Filemon Vela was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner January 3rd, 2013.
Will be only Texas Democrat on committee in 113th Congress
Brownsville, Texas – Today, The United States House of Representatives House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee appointed Congressman-elect Filemon Vela of the 34th District of Texas to serve on the House Agriculture Committee in the 113th Congress. Vela is the only Texas Democrat who will serve on the Committee.