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Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act which authorizes six funding bills at levels consistent with the bipartisan budget agreement struck by Leader Schumer and Speaker Johnson in January of this year. “One of Congress’ most basic responsibilities to fund the government has been held hostage by the dysfunction and extremism of… Read more »

Today, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that Mr. Eduardo Carrasco will be joining her as her guest for the State of the Union. Mr. Carrasco is an El Paso senior who saw his insulin prices drop from $73.89 to $25 a month thanks to provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a transformative law led by House… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Armed Services Committee, 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… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) seeks a veteran, Gold Star Family member, or an active-duty spouse for a two-year paid position in her El Paso office. Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) led 9 of her colleagues in the House of Representatives in sending a multilateral letter to President Biden to renew the calls for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and push for a durable peace in the interests of Israelis and Palestinians alike. This was part of a joint effort with 20 Members of the Canadian Parliament and 20 Members of the… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that the City of El Paso has been awarded the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s FY23 Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant. Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and following a letter of support sent by the Congresswoman, the grant will directly invest $15 million, with an… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that the City of El Paso has been selected as a finalist for Phase 1 of the Economic Development Administration’s FY23 Recompete Pilot Program. Authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act, the Recompete Pilot Program is a key part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.  Recompete will invest $200 million in economic and… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement regarding the news that a contract has been awarded for the design and construction of the new El Paso Veteran Affairs Health Care Center: “It was an honor to work on behalf of our veterans and secure $700 million in funding for a new healthcare center. Today’s announcement that a contract has been awarded means we’re… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement regarding the nomination of El Pasoan Leon Schydlower as the United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas by President Biden: “Congratulations to El Pasoan Leon Schydlower, who has officially been nominated by President Biden to serve as the United States District Judge for the Western District… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement regarding the federal lawsuit filed against Senate Bill 4: “I’m proud that El Paso is once again standing up to the State of Texas and Governor Greg Abbott in the brazenly unconstitutional effort to detain and jail migrants under SB4. This law, a throwback to prior unconstitutional efforts by states to go… Read more »