Gonzalez, Vicente, 1967-

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (born September 4, 1967) is an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as the United States Representative for Texas's 15th congressional district since 2017.

Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, he earned a G.E.D. before going on to earn an associate's degree from Del Mar College, a B.A. from the Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University on the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station and a J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. While attending law school, Gonzalez worked as an intern in the office of former Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz. He is a member of Texas's and New York's bar associations and is also licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

In 2016, Gonzalez won election to the U.S. House of Representatives. In his second term, Congressman Gonzalez was appointed to the House Foreign Affairs Committee to promote stability, safety, success, and security around the world. In the 115th Congress, Congressman Gonzalez advocated for revamping American foreign policy in Central America, supported progress for the State of Israel, celebrated the inauguration of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obradaor and a fresh start for U.S.-Mexico bilateral relations, and sought the de-escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula. He serves on the Subcommittees on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade; and Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment.