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Congresswoman Escobar has promoted Abbey Thompson to Communications Director and Juan Pablo ‘JP’ Caballero to Digital Director. Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced her office would be accepting applications for Community Project Funding (CPF) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). As the upcoming appropriations cycle begins, eligible entities are encouraged to submit an application with the Congresswoman’s office to request a one-time infusion of federal funds. “It is my great honor to serve as your… Read more »

This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), along with the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee Chair, Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), introduced H.R. 9163, the Advancing Justice for our Servicemembers Act. This legislation would set a time limit for processing complaints of harassment and discrimination made by members of the Armed Services, as well as… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted for the passage of H.R. 8294, the Fiscal Year 2023 Six-Bill Appropriations Minibus. The minibus includes appropriations bills from Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Interior-Environment; and Military Construction… 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) voted to pass H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, which delivers once-in-a-generation transformational investments to lower the everyday costs that burden El Paso’s hard-working families – from health care and education to childcare, paid leave, and more. Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and members of the El Paso State Legislative Delegation issued a statement on the new congressional district maps. Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar delivered remarks at the El Paso Chamber 2021 State of Congress. Below is a transcript of her remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone. I’d like to begin by thanking David Jerome and the El Paso Chamber for the opportunity to share our work with the business community, and I’d like to thank all of you for being here with us. Before I get… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined a group of House Democrats as an original cosponsor of the Our Lawn Act. The legislation, introduced by Congressman Dean Phillips (MN-03), bans the use of White House grounds for political purposes. For nearly a century, the Hatch Act has existed to provide a clear distinction between public servants and electoral candidates. Both parties… Read more »

Congresswoman Escobar (TX-16) voted for H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, which prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from implementing any changes to operations or service levels it had in place on January 1, 2020 and provides $25 billion in critical funding to support the USPS. Read more »