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Member, Blue Dog Coalition
Former Member, Calendar Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, House Appropriations Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, United States House of Representatives
Member, Blue Dog Coalition
Former Member, Calendar Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, House Appropriations Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, United States House of Representatives
Member, Committee on Appropriations
Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Member, Subcommittee on Defense
Member, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Astrological Sign:
Virgo
— Awards:
Recognition of Contribution, Buenos Aires Elementary School, 2006
Recognition and Appreciation for True Leadership, City of Rio Bravo, 2009
Certificate of Recognition of Hard Work, Long Efforts and Outstanding Commitment, City of Rio Bravo, Texas, 2005
Award of Appreciation for Hard and Never Ending Contributions, City of Rio Bravo, 2008
Certificate of Participation, Seguin Holiday Stroll, 2005
Award of Appreciation, Texas League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), 2005
Outstanding Dedication, Service and Contribution Award, City of Roma, 2010
Award of Recognition for Valuable Contributions, Women's City Club, 2007
Certificate of Appreciation, United Independent School District, 2006
Award of Appreciation for Making a Significant Contribution in the Field of Education Through Teaching, Service and Leadership, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical International University, 2005
Patriotic Education to Children Award, Zapata North Early Childhood Center, 2006
Recognition Award, South Texas Rural Health Service, 2006
Certificate of Recognition for Extraordinary Leadership in Support of Hispanic Higher Education Success, Hispanic Association of Colleagues and Universities, 2006
Thomas Jefferson Award, International Foodservice Distributors Association, 2006
Certificate of Appreciation, Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science Magnet School, 2007
Awarded the Key to the City, City of El Cenizo, 2007
Defender of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business, 2008
Recognition Award, Arbor Day Ceremony, J.W. Nixon High School, 2009
In Appreciation for Participating in Hispanic Heritage Month, Department of Homeland Security, 2009
Appreciation Award for the Expansion of Children's Health Insurance Program, Farias Elementary School, 2009
Distinguished Community Health Superhero, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2009
Certificate of Appreciation, Career Day Speaker, J.B. Alexander High School, 2010
Golden Triangle Award, National Farmers Union, 2011
Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication to Helping Change Peoples Lives, Community Action Council of South Texas, 2005
Recognition of Contribution, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical International University, 2006
Fighting Hunger Award, South Texas Food Bank, 2006
Certificate of Recognition for Valuable Contributions, Mirabeau B. Lamar Middle School, 2007
Award of Appreciation for Congressional Leadership, Texas Propane and Gas Association, 2007
Certificate of Excellence, National Breast Cancer Coalition, 2007
Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Contributions, United South High School, 2007
Friend of the Farm Bureau Award, Texas Farm Bureau, 2008
Legislative Recognition Award, American Ambulance Association, 2008
Recognition Award for Supporting Gateway Community Health Center, Gateway Community Health Center, 2009
Honorary Director, Border Olympics, 2009
Golden Triangle Award, National Farmers Union, 2009
Friends of the Americas Award, Border Trade Alliance, 2010
Friend of Farm Bureau Award, Farm Bureau Federation, 2012
Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award, Healthcare Leadership Council, 2012
Cum Laude Graduate, Georgetown University
Award of Appreciation for many years of Invaluable Service, South Texas Merchants Association, 2006
Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication and Commitment to Education, Zapata County Independent School District, 2005
Awarded the Key to the City, City of Odessa, 2005
Recognition of Contribution, Hebbronville Vaquero Festival, 2006
Award of Grateful Appreciation, Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts, 2006
Certificate of Appreciation for Continued Support, Texas State Guard, 2006
Outstanding Commitment Award, The Association of Laredo Forwarding Agents, 2006
Community Award, Gary Job Corps
Master of Ceremonies Recognition, Princess Pocahontas Council, 2007
Fighting Hunger Award, South Texas Food Bank, 2007
Certificate of Recognition for Efforts in the First Session of the 110th Congress to Help Preserve and Expand America's Health Centers, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2008
Thank You For Supporting Diversity Award, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), 2009
Golden Eagle Award, McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2010
Certificate of Appreciation for Dedicated Service and Support, Laredo Community College, 2005
Certificate of Recognition, Gateway Community Health Center, 2006
Award of Appreciation of Support, Newman Elementary School, 2007
Award for Manufacturing Excellence for the 109th Congress, National Association of Manufacturers, 2007
Certificate of Recognition for Dedication and Support to All Veterans, Catholic War Veterans, 2008
Mr. South Texas, Washington's Birthday Celebration Association, 2008
Spirit of Enterprise Award, United States Chamber of Commerce, 2012
Career Day Speaker Recognition, United South High School, 2012
Fighting Hunger Award, South Texas Food Bank, 2005
Award of Recognition for Outstanding Commitment to Fight Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking, The Century Council, 2005
Lifetime Member Award, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), San Antonio, 2006
Award of Appreciation, Latin America Business Advisory Council, 2006
Certificate of Appreciation and Support, National Association of Community Health Centers, Incorporated
Special Recognition Award, The Bubble Home Project, 2010
Spirit of Enterprise Award for the Second Session of the 110th Congress, The United States Chamber of Commerce, 2009
Legislative White Hat Award, Texas Farmers Union, 2010
Distinguished Community Health Centers SuperHero Award, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2010
Young Democrats Award, Webb County Young Democrats, 2004-2005
Charles Dick Medal of Merit, National Guard, 2008
Award of Recognition, United States Department of Homeland Security and United States Border Patrol, 2008
Imagine Award, Imaginarium of South Texas, 2012
Recognition in Honor of Max Mandel Award, City of Laredo Chamber of Commerce, 2012
Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business, 2012
Special Honoree, Teaching and Mentoring Communities, 2012
Harry Hatry Distinguished Performance Measurement Practice Award, Urban Institute's Public Management Program, 2012
Legislative Leadership Award, Texas Chamber of Commerce
Continue Support to Laredo Veterans Award, South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association, 2010
— Father's Occupation:
— Mother's Occupation:
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life
1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- No
2. Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
- Yes
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Unknown Position
Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
- No
Do you support increasing defense spending?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
3. Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
- Yes
1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Yes
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
- Yes
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- No
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No
2. Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
- Yes
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- No
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No
1. Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
- Unknown Position
Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
- Yes
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life
1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- No
2. In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Yes
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- No
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- No
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No
Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- No
1. Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
- Unknown Position
Latest Action: House - 06/20/2019 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Tracker:Latest Action: House - 06/20/2019 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Tracker:Latest Action: House - 06/13/2019 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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