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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

A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.
Bill SRES 715May 9, 2026
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
Bill HR 5625May 8, 2026
PROTECT Act
Bill HR 8522May 8, 2026
Offshore Parity Act of 2026
Bill HR 8542May 8, 2026
To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Bill HR 8550May 8, 2026
Fireworks for Freedom Act
Bill HR 8593May 8, 2026
Kenya Merritt Renewing our PACT Act of 2026
Bill HR 8524May 8, 2026
Public Lands Workforce Stability Act
Bill HR 8523May 8, 2026
Build America, Buy America Compliance Act
Bill S 4393May 8, 2026
Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act
Bill HR 8649May 8, 2026
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