We trained a computer model to analyze the press releases sent by members of Congress. Here’s what it came up with:
Policy Priorities
What policy areas does Rep. Vela focus on, as expressed by his press releases? Learn more.
- Immigration 16.3%
- Government Operations and Politics 9.5%
- Emergency Management 7.9%
- Water Resources Development 7.5%
- Arts, Culture, Religion & History 6.2%
- Foreign Trade and International Finance 5.9%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 5.3%
- International Affairs 4.3%
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 4.3%
- Economics and Public Finance 4.3%
- Health 4.2%
- Education 3.4%
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 3.2%
- Taxation 3.2%
- Armed Forces and National Security 3.2%
- Science, Technology, Communications 3.1%
- Transportation and Public Works 2.4%
- Agriculture and Food 2.3%
- Energy 0.9%
- Environmental Protection 0.8%
- Native Americans 0.7%
- Sports and Recreation 0.7%
- Social Welfare & Families 0.5%
Show All Policy Areas
Distinctive Topics
What topics does Rep. Vela talk about in his recent press releases more often than other members of Congress do? Learn more.
- south texas
- rio grande
- coastal bend
- rio bravo
- governor abbott
- commercial vehicles
- santa ana
- area chamber
Similar Members
What members of Congress use language that is most similar to Rep. Vela in their recent press releases? Learn more.