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(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement:  “Try as my Republican colleagues might to ignore our duty, it is the responsibility of the Legislative Branch to act on immigration reform. “The longer Congress refuses to address our country’s outdated immigration laws and policies, the more we should anticipate lawsuits… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan requesting the agency to consider conducting a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) as part of the BOTA Land Port of Entry modernization project. The assessment is requested in addition to the already required Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Review… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee urging them to support and consider communities like El Paso in their deliberation on reforms to the Perimeter Rule to allow non-stop flights between El Paso International Airport… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on her first ever ‘no’ vote on the National Defense Authorization Act: “Every year that I’ve been in Congress, I have helped craft and – even if the bill didn’t achieve all we worked on – voted in favor of the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Today, I voted against the FY24 NDAA. "Unfortunately,… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) led a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing concern about Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s use of floating aquatic barriers on the Rio Grande. The letter, signed by seven additional Members of the Texas Delegation, comes as these barriers may warrant potential violations of… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor to President Biden and White House Infrastructure Coordinator, in El Paso. During the visit, Senior Advisor Landrieu toured the Bridge of the Americas, FAA Air Traffic Control Tower, the El Paso International Airport’s main terminal, and met with local leaders and stakeholders. “The Bipartisan… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Jenny Moffitt, in El Paso to discuss the USDA’s role in supporting a sustainable, equitable, and resilient food system. Under Secretary Moffitt was able to visit the Sparks colonia and meet with key partners and collaborators of the new Rio Grande… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement as the federal sentencing hearing of the August 3rd shooter begins this week: “While this week’s federal sentencing is an important step toward justice for the horrific tragedy of August 3, 2019, for many El Pasoans, it will also mean re-living the trauma of that day and every day that followed. Many of the… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court’s decision on Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, ruling race-conscious admission in higher education unconstitutional: “Our nation was built on a bedrock of inequalities. While generations have dedicated their lives to fighting toward a… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and her House Armed Services Committee (HASC) colleagues advanced out of committee H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024.  “This year’s National Defense Authorization Act is a bill that puts America above our adversaries around the world,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “Despite stark differences… Read more »