VELA, Filemon (1963-)
Democrat of Texas 
34th congressional district
Served in House 2013-2023
@RepFilemonVela
Biography
Representative from Texas; born in Harlingen, Cameron County, Tex., February 13, 1963; graduated from St. Joseph's Academy, Brownsville, Tex., 1981; B.A., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., 1985; J.D., University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1987; civil attorney; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Thirteenth and to the four succeeding Congresses until his resignation on March 31, 2022 (January 3, 2013-March 31, 2022); professional advocate.Courtesy of Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
