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Filemon Vela

Filemon Vela

1/3/2023, 8:38 PM

Filemon Vela Congressional Service

Filemon Vela is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. Filemon served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 5 terms in congress.

Filemon Vela participated in over 455 voting sessions, sponsored over 55 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1284 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Filemon Vela advocated for policies supporting small businesses and economic development, particularly in rural and underserved areas. He supported robust federal investment to stimulate economic growth.


Agriculture

Centrist

Vela supported policies that assisted farmers and ranchers, including access to credit and resources to boost productivity and sustainability in the agricultural sector.


Immigration

Liberal

Vela advocated for comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, while supporting stronger border security measures.


Education

Liberal

He supported increasing federal funding for public education and programs that reduce student debt, aiming to make higher education more accessible.


Energy

Centrist

Vela supported a balanced approach to energy policy that included renewable energy development along with traditional energy sources to ensure energy independence.


Climate change

Liberal

Vela recognized the importance of addressing climate change and supported policies that reduce carbon emissions and promote clean energy technologies.


Healthcare

Liberal

Vela supported the Affordable Care Act and advocated for expanding healthcare access and reducing costs for all Americans.


Housing

Liberal

He supported programs aimed at increasing affordable housing and assisting low-income families to access housing options.


Transportation

Centrist

Vela backed investments in infrastructure improvement and modernization, including public transit systems to support community connectivity and economic growth.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Vela advocated for improved services and benefits for veterans, focusing on healthcare, job training, and access to mental health services.


Voting rights

Liberal

Vela was a proponent of expanding voting access, supporting measures to make it easier for citizens to register and vote.

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Latest Bills

Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Bill HR 5371November 11, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Bill S 2296November 11, 2025
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
Bill S 778November 11, 2025
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
Bill S 2392November 11, 2025
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
Bill S 1872November 11, 2025
NET Act
Bill S 503November 11, 2025
Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
Bill S 872November 11, 2025
Disaster Assistance Simplification Act
Bill S 861November 11, 2025
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Bill SRES 124November 10, 2025
Stress Testing Accountability and Transparency Act
Bill HR 5270November 9, 2025
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the achievements of Tejano music artists such as Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and Selena Quintanilla, in recognition of their contributions to the cultural heritage and diversity of the United States.
Bill HRES 657December 31, 2022
Commending the men and women of the United States military, our NATO Allies, and our African allies who successfully planned, coordinated, deployed, and trained as part of the DEFENDER-EUROPE 2021 Exercise.
Bill HRES 478December 31, 2022
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building".
Bill HR 7052December 29, 2022
Saving America's Future by Educating Kids Act of 2021
Bill HR 6324December 30, 2022
Protect Minority Student Borrowers Act
Bill HR 6053December 30, 2022
Celebrating 200 years of United States diplomatic relations with Colombia.
Bill HRES 998December 29, 2022
Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022.
Bill HRES 881December 30, 2022
Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2022 as "PCOS Awareness Month".
Bill HRES 878December 30, 2022
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day.
Bill HRES 815December 30, 2022
Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.
Bill HRES 762December 30, 2022