U.S. Congressman for the 34th District of Texas - Privileged to represent South Texans.
District 34, Texas
Joined January 2013
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US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
Dems discussing new plan: Pass infrastructure today. Pass rule for floor debate on $1.9T plan today. And then punt on final passage on $1.9T til later. (Could give time to get CBO score to alleviate demands from moderates). BUT this needs buy-in from progressives/rest of caucus
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
Huge news! The CHC applauds @HASCDemocrats Chair Adam Smith for naming Latino leader Lawrence Romo to the Confederate Base Naming Commission.
CHC also thanks HASC CHC Members @RepRubenGallego, @RepFilemonVela, @RepCarbajal, & @RepEscobar for ensuring the inclusion of a Latino.
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
ALERT: We urge everyone across the #rgv to follow these tips through the end of the week. We've heard of dozens of carbon monoxide cases around the Houston metro; but other recommendations here are critical as folks check out freeze damage. Please RT to spread the word! #txwx
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
Severe winter weather increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and many unintentional poisonings happen at home.
#preventpoison #WinterStormWarning #poisonhelp
Be prepared, save the Poison Helpline 1-800-222-1222 in your phone!
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
"For too long, the false narrative of a violent and insecure border region has been used to justify legislation that has negative economic and civil rights impacts on our border communities," Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, said.
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US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate all the Black Americans who sat down, stood up, marched and fought for racial justice so our nation could be closer to that more perfect Union our founders dreamed of. Black history is American history—this month and every month.
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
A vote to convict someone who incited a violent insurrection is not difficult or courageous.
It’s a constitutional duty.
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
The 34 House Members of the @HispanicCaucus unanimously support the article of #impeachment against Donald J. Trump. We took an oath to uphold the Constitution and protect our democracy. Every moment Trump remains in office, America is at risk.
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
We’re proud of CHC member @NormaJTorres’ hard work fighting to hold corrupt actors accountable & improve quality of life in the #NorthernTriangle.
My work continues to support stability & the #RuleOfLaw in the #NorthernTriangle. Proud to share details about the many provisions I included in the #Omnibus appropriations package here:
torres.house.gov/media-cente…
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
Black and Latino people in the U.S. are 3 times as likely to contract the coronavirus than their white neighbors — and nearly twice as likely to die, according to new data we obtained by suing the CDC nyti.ms/3e0ZlZk
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
This morning at 10:00am ET the Committee will convene the Markup H.R. 6395 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
You can stream the markup in it's entirety here:
armedservices.house.gov/hear…
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
@GovRonDeSantis unlike you, #COVID19 does not discriminate. Thousands of Hispanic workers are essential workers - so are you blaming healthcare workers too? Quit scapegoating. It’s time you take responsibility for your lack of leadership in dealing with this crisis.
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
As our community marks four years since the #Pulse shooting, we honor the 49 lost & 53 injured with action. Our bill with @RepStephMurphy & @RepValDemings to designate the Pulse nightclub a National Memorial Site will be voted on by the House this June. #OrlandoStrong
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
There are more statues of Confederate leaders than Black American heroes in the United States Capitol.
Dismantling white supremacy demands an end to the glorification of it at the highest levels of our government.
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
WATCH: Powerful testimony from Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, who was killed by Minneapolis police officers on May 25, 2020 before @HouseJudiciary for hearing on Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability:
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
President Trump continues attacking Black communities during nationwide #BlackLivesMatter protests.
His new executive order guts #NEPA & silences Black & brown voices fighting pollution in their own communities. washingtonpost.com/climate-e…
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
The military exists to protect Americans, not harm them. I have one simple question for Chairman Milley.
US Rep. Filemon Vela retweeted
Imagine being denied stimulus assistance simply because of the status of your spouse. Imagine U.S. children denied assistance because their parents are undocumented.
These exclusions are a slap in the face for many immigrants & their families.
nbcnews.com/news/latino/u-s-…
