Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 34, 2012-2022

Co-Chair, Congressional Border Caucus

Former Member, Homeland Security Committee, United States House of Representatives

Former Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit, United State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, United States House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, United States House of Representatives

Former Intern, Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz

No organizational membership information on file.

Father's Name:

Filemon B. Vela

Father's Occupation:

United States District Judge, Brownsville Division, Southern District of Texas

Favorite Quote:

"Washington could learn a thing or two from South Texas-here, we work together to solve our problems." - Unknown

Mother's Occupation:

Mayors of Brownsville, Texas

Spouse's Occupation:

Justice, 13th Court of Appeals, Texas