WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) voted for an extension of government funding through January 2026 and three full fiscal year budget bills in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Today, I voted for a second time to fully fund federal government operations. Congress’ core responsibility is to deliver an annual budget. Through my role on the House Appropriations Committee, I have worked hard all year to draft and pass 12/12 funding bills out of our committee. In addition to passing an extension to fund the government while we continue negotiating these must-pass legislative items, three of the twelve full fiscal year budget bills were voted on this evening. This is a step in the right direction—critical military and VA projects, as well as USDA priorities, will receive full-year funding,” said Congressman Tony Gonzales.
In September, Congressman Gonzales voted for a clean extension of government funding in the U.S. House of Representatives to ensure the government remained funded. The measure was rejected by a majority of Democrats in the U.S. Senate over a dozen times.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and Legislative Branch appropriations bills this evening. These bills will be sent to President Trump to sign into law.
Priorities Advanced by Congressman Tony Gonzales in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Budget Bill:
Congressman Gonzales secured over $600 million for national security and veteran priorities.
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$500 million to keep NSA-Texas permanently in San Antonio
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$79 million for a new dining facility and basic military training classrooms at Lackland AFB
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$18 million for a new C-5M aircraft maintenance facility at Lackland AFB, Kelly Field Annex
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Funding for the design of a new Army Reserve Center Building at Camp Bullis
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A congressional directive urging the VA to expedite plans to replace the aging Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio with a new, state-of-the-art facility
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Fully funds veterans’ health care programs
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Fully funds veterans’ benefits and VA programs
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Maintains funding levels for research, mental health programs, and other programs relied upon by veterans
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Provides robust funding for the construction and modernization of military infrastructure critical to America’s ability to prevail in combat against any adversary and support our military forces and their families
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Prohibiting the VA from purchasing resources directly or indirectly from the People’s Republic of China
Priorities Advanced by Congressman Tony Gonzales in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Budget Bill:
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$1.2 billion for the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to combat pests, including the New World screwworm (NWS)
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$1.8 billion for the Agriculture Research Service to invest in agricultural innovation to protect animals and crops
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$110 million for cattle health programs, including New World screwworm prevention initiatives
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Provides funds to ensure the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices, and bolsters support for both USDA and FDA state inspection programs
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Ensures that low-income Americans have access to nutrition programs
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Addresses foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land by improving the tracking system of foreign-owned land and adding the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review agricultural transactions, including purchases made by China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran
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