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Congresswoman Escobar Announces $900K for Infrastructure Grant for City of El Paso
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Congress provided the $1 billion for these FY21 RAISE grants in the appropriations omnibus last December, and Congresswoman Escobar has met with top DOT officials to advocate for the I-10 Deck Park. Congresswoman Escobar Attends President Biden’s Signing of Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation to Create Millions of New Jobs and Rebuild America
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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Congresswoman Escobar voted for on November 5, 2021, will create millions of good-paying union jobs with a once-in-a-century investment in rebuilding infrastructure in Texas, including roads and bridges, ports of entry, clean drinking water and wastewater systems, electric grid, and high-speed broadband networks. Congresswoman Escobar Joins Congressional Delegation to COP26
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), joined a congressional delegation led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP26). Congresswoman Escobar, Senator Markey Urge Biden Administration to Use Targeted Sanctions on Foreign Entities Responsible for Fueling the Climate Crisis
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The U.S. has deployed sanctions in response to other foreign policy and national security emergencies, including human rights abuses, cybercrime, and corruption, but not to hold environmental polluters accountable for abuses. Congresswomen Escobar and Torres Lead Letter Urging Treasury and State Departments to Impose Targeted Sanctions Against Individuals Responsible for Human Rights Abuses of Environmental Defenders
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Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Norma Torres (CA-35) led a group of lawmakers in sending a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen and Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken urging them to use existing authorities to impose targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for human rights abuses of indigenous and local environmental activists – often referred to as “environmental defenders” – and corruption relating to climate-impacting industries. Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Establish a 21st Century Asylum Process
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This critical legislation establishes a humane and equitable asylum process designed for America’s immigration realities in the 21st century. Joint Statement from Congresswoman Escobar and the El Paso State Legislative Delegation
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and members of the El Paso State Legislative Delegation issued a statement on the new congressional district maps. Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Protect Families of Fallen Sailors
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced the introduction of H.R. 5584, the Fairness for Fallen Sailors Act. Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Defend Reproductive Health Rights Against Dangerous Assaults, Enshrine Roe v. Wade Protections into Law
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“This year is on track to be the worst legislative year for women’s reproductive rights ever,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “In the face of the draconian Texas abortion ban, which erodes abortion access, Congress has the obligation to act with urgency to safeguard women’s reproductive freedom from the politicians who want to control it. I am proud to have co-led this effort to codify the protections of Roe v. Wade into law and call on the Senate to bring the Women’s Health Protection Act to the floor immediately.” Congresswoman Escobar Applauds Passage of FY22 NDAA Protecting El Paso’s Servicemembers and Securing Wins for El Paso
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted for H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
