Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that 12 of her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests have been signed into law. Through this year’s appropriations cycle, the Congresswoman was able to bring back $15 million to El Paso to support critical local priorities including water infrastructure, cancer research, public safety communications, and economic development projects… Read more »
On Saturday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) held a ceremony in which she announced her nominees to four of the five United States Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.
To be considered for an appointment to a service academy,… Read more »
Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Trusted Traveler Program Transparency Act, legislation that creates much-needed transparency and standardized processes for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Trusted Traveler Program.
“The Trusted Traveler Program is a vital benefit that helps move people and traffic across our ports safely and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Iran War Powers Resolution:
“The war with Iran took an immediate and significant toll with the death of 6 American service members. We mourn the loss of these heroic individuals and send our prayers to their loved ones. The President has warned that more casualties are to come, flippantly… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the DHS funding bill:
“I support funding the Transportation Security Administration, FEMA, and other agencies under DHS, which is why I have instead signed on to a bill that provides a full appropriation for all of DHS excluding ICE and Border Patrol. ICE and Border Patrol have more than enough funding… Read more »
Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and over 70 Democrats, led by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), called for a new investigation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), over warrantless purchases of Americans’ location data.
The members called on DHS Inspector… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the Washington Post’s story that Camp East Montana, the $1.24 billion immigration detention facility in El Paso, is set to close:
“The Trump administration has used El Paso as ground zero for its sick, twisted immigration enforcement policies for years, and Camp East Montana is no… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement:
"Camp East Montana, which is run by Acquisition Logistics, a private corporation with no prior experience in running immigration detention facilities, is closed to visitors and attorneys until March 19th or 20th because of a measles outbreak. There are 14 active measles cases inside the facility… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement:
"In June of last year, the Trump administration declared to the world that Iran’s nuclear program was 'completely and totally obliterated.'
"Either the Trump administration lied then or is lying now when they claim our country faces an imminent threat. Because the president and members of his… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the Public Health Officials from the City of El Paso confirming measles cases at Camp East Montana:
"It should come as no surprise that there is a measles outbreak at Camp East Montana. This public health crisis is a direct result of the manner in which Acquisition Logistics operates… Read more »
