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@RepFilemonVela

U.S. Congressman for the 34th District of Texas - Privileged to represent South Texans.

District 34, Texas
Joined January 2013

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    The border wall is a physical representation of the cultural and racial insults . has spewed since his campaign announcement. Read the rest of my statement at:

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  2. Today we celebrate National Teacher’s Day to honor the educators of our future leaders. As your Congressman, I will continue supporting legislation that increases school funding for resources and the compensation that every teacher deserves.

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  3. It’s time to send a clear message on the that . An undercount will hurt people in red states too—reducing federal funding for services they rely on every single day.

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  4. Hearing on Customs & Border Protection with Ranking Member will begin shortly. VIDEO & MORE INFO------>

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  5. Thank you for visiting Keller Elementary in Brownsville, TX, to see how a , , & collaborative program has resulted in an almost double-digit jump in test scores for students at Keller Elementary! See more at

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  6. Felicito al , al y a la comunidad internacional por la extradición, y espero ver el caso del Sr. Yarrington resuelto en los tribunales de los EEUU. Absolutamente nadie está por encima de la ley, y los EEUU debe continuar asegurando que se haga justicia.

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  7. La extradición del ex gobernador de TM, Tomás Yarrington, no es una hazaña; ha venido después de años de duro trabajo y dedicación por parte del , y la comunidad internacional en su implacable persecución de aquellos involucrados en el narcotráfico.

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  8. An accurate is critical to our nation. The Trump Administration is threatening to undermine its integrity.

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  9. ¡ATENCIÓN DREAMERS! Actualmente aún puedes solicitar la renovación de tu permiso . Si cumples con los requisitos para renovar tu permiso DACA, debes hacerlo ya →

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  10. The inspection deadline for all those affected by Hurricane Harvey who may be eligible for FEMA's Direct Assistance for Limited Home Repair program (DALHR) is quickly approaching. Make sure to get your inspection scheduled before April 20, 2018!

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  11. Congratulations to the Chess Team on becoming the new National Champions of College Chess! All of South Texas is celebrating with you.

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  13. .: $1.6 billion and . and .: as we say in South Texas, ni fu ni fa

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  14. northern border versus the southern border. They are building the wall in the wrong place.

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  15. If . thinks that all immigrants are enemy combatants, then he, ., and . just misspent $1.6 billion in American taxpayer money because the evidence is clear that more than 3x as many suspected terrorists have been encountered on the

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  16. . if you like DACA recipients so much, rescind your DACA ORDER!

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  18. Hearing on paying for border security about to begin with . VIDEO & MORE INFO---------------------->

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  19. Had a great time visiting , where I learned more about their Food for Good operation. Food for Good prepares and delivers healthy meals for low-income families in the US, including the RGV, and partners with groups like , , and .

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  21. "Make America Safe Again." Sound familiar? should not be a mouthpiece for the President and his ridiculous campaign rhetoric.

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