[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RELIABLE WATER FOR CORPUS CHRISTI

  (Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas was recognized to address the House 
for 5 minutes.)
  Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask you 
to urge President Trump to fulfill his promise to the city of Corpus 
Christi, Texas, a community he made a solemn promise to.
  We heard him loud and clear. When the President visited our city, he 
called our request for sustainable Federal funding for water projects a 
serious money ask. He then went on to say to the people of Corpus 
Christi: We are going to take care of it.
  Today, I am asking him to keep that promise, and I urge you to ensure 
that he does.
  Corpus Christi is a leading energy hub for the country and the world. 
Water is not a partisan issue. It is not a luxury. It cannot wait for 
another election or another round of political speeches. Reliable water 
in one of the most important energy hubs in our country is a national 
security concern. The time to act is now.

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  Families, hospitals, schools, military installations, small 
businesses, and thousands of workers who keep the port of Corpus 
Christi are relying on you today.
  I was born and raised in Corpus Christi. This is my hometown. I know 
its people. They work hard. They pay their taxes, and they help power 
the economy of Texas, the country, and the world. They should not have 
to wonder whether their community will have enough water to survive and 
grow into the future. We need the administration to act immediately, 
identify the Federal funding available, designate the responsible 
agency, and provide a firm timetable to get this done. We need the 
President to deliver.
  If congressional action is required, send it to me. I am ready to 
work with Republicans, Democrats, State leaders, and local officials to 
get this done and get this done now. Everyone has a responsibility 
here. Local and State leaders must also do their part, and the Federal 
Government must fulfill its commitment.
  Mr. Speaker, remind the President that Corpus Christi welcomed him. 
He made a promise to the people, and it is his obligation to fulfill 
those promises.
  Its people listened to him. They took him at his word. Now it is time 
for action, Mr. President. Release the Federal support. Help us secure 
a dependable, long-term, sustainable water supply.
  A promise made in Corpus Christi must be a promise kept. Our families 
cannot live on promises. They need water, and they need it now.

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