Congressman Al Green Calls for a Congressional Moment of Silence for Deceased Brazoria County Deputy Jesus “Jesse” Vargas

January 16, 2025 Press Release (Washington, D.C.) — On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Congressman Al Green called for a Congressional moment of silence on the House floor to honor the 17 years of service for Brazoria County Deputy Jesus “Jesse” Vargas, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty in Houston, Texas, on January 15, 2025. During his remarks, Congressman Green emphasized the profound impact of this loss on Deputy Vargas' family and the law enforcement community. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green’s full speech online here . The floor speech highlighted is also accessible on various social media platforms, including Facebook , Instagram , and X (formerly known as Twitter).