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@RepFilemonVela

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

District 34, Texas
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Joined January 2013
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 12

    & TPS recipients are essential members of communities across the country, working & living alongside us all. We won’t let them be torn away from our communities.

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  2. Jul 16

    On July 16, 1969 at approximately 9:32 in the morning, the crew--Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, and Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin launched from Kennedy Space Center and headed for the Moon.

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    Jul 12

    Returning to Texas w/ & 17 to shine a light on overcrowding & health risks to migrants in centers who are trying to exercise their LEGAL right to apply 4 asylum. We are a nation of laws & humanity!

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  4. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    I was delighted to have so many great constituents and local leaders from the Rio Grande Valley visit with , and I this week. It is an honor to serve the people of the 15th Congressional District and the people of Central and South Texas!

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  5. Jun 20

    The struggles that farmers and ranchers are facing have made it abundantly clear why farm safety net programs are so important to keeping our food supply safe. A strong ag economy means a strong American economy.

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  6. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    . at subcommittee hearing: bankruptcies are up, farm profits are down, prices are in the tank, credit is tight, and the weather’s been not only terrible, it’s compounding the already-present hardships for farmers.

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    Jun 20

    HAPPENING NOW: Thank you SubCmte Chair & RM for holding this hearing on helping who've experienced economic hardships and extreme weather conditions. .

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  8. Jun 19

    on June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and announced that slaves were now free. Since then, June 19th has been celebrated as across the United States.

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  9. Jun 7

    Attention senior citizens in Kleberg county- due to intense heat conditions and power outages, Judge Madrid is opening a "chill zone" for those to come & relax in the air conditioning along with free meals and transportation. Please call David Garcia at 361-228-1892 for details.

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  10. Jun 4

    Dreamers & TPS holders are living at risk of being removed from the only communities they know as home. House Democrats are close to passing a bill to protect them and their families.

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    May 13

    Dialogue with the Fed: discusses economic growth in Texas with President . The moderated discussion will be livestreamed beginning at 11:45 a.m. CT. Join us for an engaging conversation.

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    May 9

    Big thank you to ⁦⁩ for hosting a hearing on state of the rural economy and inviting me to testify. Appreciate his leadership and commitment to farmers and ranchers everywhere. Another great Texan in House Ag leadership!

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    May 9

    Subcommittee chair points out how integral the farm economy is to the larger national economy in his opening statement.

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  14. Retweeted
    May 9

    . hearing on State of the Farm Economy – LIVE online here:

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  15. Retweeted
    May 9

    In a few minutes, we'll be starting our hearing on Reviewing the State of the Farm Economy. Follow along live:

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    May 7

    Tune in this Thursday morning for our hearing on the State of the Farm Economy.

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  17. May 7

    Today marks a year since .'s careless decision to separate families at the border in order to deter migrants fleeing from violence. , I will continue working in Congress to demand that this administration reverses this inhumane act.

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  18. Apr 1

    It’s National Public Health Week! Everyone deserves to live a healthy life in a safe environment. To make that possible, we must address the causes of poor health & disease risk among individuals within our community. For more info on , please visit

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  19. Mar 8

    Because of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, young Latinas see someone who looks like them on the U.S. Supreme Court. Thank you for empowering young girls, Justice Sotomayor!

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  20. Feb 26

    Today, my staff and I to support voting rights for All Americans. After 250 years of fighting for the right to vote, our democratic rights are still under threat. It’s time for Congress to !

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