{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/watch-congressman-vicente-gonzalez-urges-administration-address-water-shortage", "WATCH: Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Urges the Administration to Address Water Shortage in Corpus Christi on House Floor", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Vicente Gonzalez", "G000581", "gonzalez.house.gov", "gonzalez", "https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) delivered a speech from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to urge Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump and his Administration to follow through with their promise to address the water crisis in Corpus Christi.\n\nOn February 27, 2026, President Trump made an appearance at the Port of Corpus Christi. While there, he made the following promise regarding a request for federal water funding: \u201cThis is called a serious money ask, and I\u2019m going to get that thing approved for you guys.\u201d\n\nMister speaker I urge you to make President Trump fulfill his promise to the Corpus Christi community.\n\nCorpus Christi heard him clearly. When the President visited our city, he called our request for federal water funding a \u201cserious money ask.\u201d He then made a commitment to the people of Corpus Christi: \u201cWe\u2019re going to take care of it.\u201d\n\nToday, I am asking him to keep that promise. And I urge you to ensure he does. Water is not a partisan issue. It is not a luxury, and it cannot wait for another election or another round of political speeches. Reliable water is essential for our families, our hospitals, our schools, our military installations, our small businesses, and the thousands of workers who keep the Port of Corpus Christi moving.\n\nI was born and raised in Corpus Christi. This is my hometown, and I know its people. They work hard, pay their taxes, and help power the economy of Texas and the United States. They should not have to wonder whether their community will have enough water to survive and grow.\n\nWe need the Administration to immediately identify the federal funding available, designate the responsible agency, and provide a firm timetable for delivering the support the President promised.\n\nIf congressional action is required, send us the request. I am ready to work with Republicans, Democrats, state leaders, and local officials to get this done! Everyone has a responsibility here. Local and state leaders must do their part, and the federal government must honor its commitment.\n\nMister Speaker, remind the President that Corpus Christi welcomed him. Its people listened to him, and they took him at his word. Now is the time for action. Release the federal support. Help us secure a dependable, long-term water supply. A promise made in Corpus Christi must be a promise kept. Our families cannot live on promises. They need water\u2014and they need it now!", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://gonzalez.house.gov/media/press-releases/watch-congressman-vicente-gonzalez-urges-administration-address-water-shortage"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8985679596662521, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}