WASHINGTON, DC This week, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-Brownsville) has invited multiple members of Congress to the Rio Grande Valley to participate in events highlighting issues important to South Texas including education, trade, immigration reform, and water resources.
“It is an honor to host such a distinguished group of colleagues to South Texas,” said Congressman Vela. “Bringing together members of Congress form across the country to discuss issues important to the Rio Grande Valley is critical to ensure that South Texas has input in Washington.”
Thursday, September 5th
Weslaco, TX
Who: Rep. Filemon Vela (TX-34)
Rep. Joseph Crowley (NY-15)
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-9)
Dr. Ruben Alejandro
Dr. Fernando Castillo
Dr. Daniel King
Roberto Loredo
What: School Superintendent’s Round Table Discussion.
When: 9:00 am 10:00 am
Where: Culinary Arts Building
700 S. Bridge Avenue
Weslaco, Texas
Friday, September 6th
Brownsville, TX
Who: Rep. Filemon Vela (TX-34)
Rep. Joseph Crowley (NY-15)
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-9)
Rep. Pete Gallego (TX-23)
Rep. John Barrow (GA-12)
Rep. Eddie Lucio III
What: Water Treaty Petition Brief
When: 9:00 am 10:00 am
Where Cameron County Court House
Dancy Building
1100 East Monroe St.
Brownsville, Texas
Friday, September 6th
Brownsville, TX
Who: Rep. Filemon Vela (TX-34)
Rep. Joseph Crowley (NY-15)
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-9)
Rep. Pete Gallego (TX-23)
Rep. John Barrow (GA-12)
Rep. Raul Grijalva (AZ-3)
What: Border Trade Press Conference
When: 10:00 am 11:00 am
Where Veterans International Bridge
Administration Building
3300 S. Expressway 77
Brownsville, Texas
Saturday, September 7th
Port Isabel, TX
Who: Rep. Filemon Vela (TX-34)
Rep. Pete Gallego (TX-23)
Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Rep. Beto O’Rourke (TX-16)
Rep. Gene Green (TX-29)
What: Immigration Forum
When: 10:00 am 11:30 am
Where: City of Port Isabel Housing Authority
Artisan Building
506 Port Road
Port Isabel, Texas 78578
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