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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) led a letter to President Biden urging his Administration to address Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s harmful commercial vehicles inspection policy at the Southern Border. The letter, which was co-signed by the entire Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation, comes on the heels of Governor Abbott’s recent directive to increase inspections of… Read more »

Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) was named to the conference committee for the America COMPETES Act by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Congresswoman Escobar’s selection comes as one of two Democratic Members representing the House Armed Services Committee. The America COMPETES Act of 2022 addresses inflation and will ensure that America can outcompete any nation… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to President Biden urging him to designate Castner Range, El Paso’s crown jewel, as a national monument to meet the goals of his America the Beautiful initiative. Read more »

After health and safety guidelines mandated the closure of the Capitol Complex to the public for over two years, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) proudly invites constituents to make reservations to visit the U.S. Capitol as it reopens for tours. The Capitol building will reopen in the following phases:  Phase 1 began March 28th and is open for staff-led… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced her office would be accepting applications for Community Project Funding (CPF) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). With the release of updated guidance from the House Committee on Appropriations for the upcoming appropriations cycle, eligible entities are encouraged to submit an application with the Congresswoman’s office to request a one-time infusion of federal funds. Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement on Title 42 and the Biden Administration’s proposed changes to asylum proceedings: “The use of Title 42, introduced by the Trump Administration, effectively eliminated access to legal asylum in our country. I have been calling for an end to Title 42 since it began and I am hopeful that the Biden Administration will… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), a member of the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee, led a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the Department of State to work with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to establish in-country asylum processing programs for those seeking asylum in the U.S. from Central America. Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Dr. Earthea Nance, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator for Region 6, met with El Paso superintendents to discuss the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s federal Clean School Bus Program Funding grant opportunities for local school districts. Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar issued the following remarks on the House Floor preceding passage of H.R. 4380, the El Paso Community Healing Garden Act. The bill passed today with overwhelming bipartisan support and is now awaiting action in the U.S. Senate before it is signed into law by President Biden: “Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong and enthusiastic support of my… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced H.R. 7004, the Pigs in Gestation Stalls Act of 2022 (PIGS Act). This legislation would permanently ban the use of gestation stalls, also known to house pregnant pigs and would require the pigs to have at least 36 square feet of space. These implementations will allow pregnant pigs to lie down, stand up,… Read more »