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It’s been less than a month since Donald Trump was inaugurated as our nation’s president, and in that time, we’ve seen an unprecedented series of crises unfold daily before our eyes. He has empowered an unelected billionaire who has taken control of your personal information and the data that our federal government should be safeguarding. These corrupt and illegal moves (previewed in a… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Mayor Renard Johnson, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego, Jon Barela, Chief Executive Officer, Borderplex Alliance and Ricardo Mora, Chief Executive Officer, El Paso Chamber of Commerce released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s announcement of 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada. “Not only will tariffs… Read more »

It’s the last full week of the Biden-Harris administration. As I reflect on the progress our country made over the last four years under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, I want to remind you about some of those wins and how they’ve set up our country and community for success for years to come. Let’s not forget where we were in 2020: a global pandemic that… Read more »

Last week after the House of Representatives voted on who would be the Speaker, the vote that followed was on a new set of rules that dictate how the institution will be run over the next two years. Written solely by Republicans, these rules give us insight into their priorities for the upcoming 119th Congress. While most rules that lay out how the U.S. House of Representatives conducts… Read more »

El Paso! I am so excited to share wonderful news with you today! The Social Security Fairness Act has passed Congress and it’s soon to be signed into law by President Biden. If you are one of our many El Paso public servants — a teacher or first responder — there is a 1983 law that may impact you, which limits your access to earned benefits through Social Security. That… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), released the following statement after casting her vote to continue funding the government through March 2025: “I’m proud to have cast a vote to continue funding the government and ensure our 20,000 federal employees in El Paso and the 90,000 soldiers and their families at Fort Bliss are paid for the next three months and ahead of the… Read more »

Seven years ago, President Trump and the Republican Congress enacted tax reforms that benefited the top 1% of America, which is made up of corporations and multi-billionaires. In January, Republicans will again control all levels of the federal government and are committed once again to prioritizing tax cuts for billionaires. These tax cuts come with a big price tag, and Republicans will… Read more »

By Adam Powell (El Paso Times) More than 81,000 households across El Paso could pay more for internet unless Congress takes action soon. The federal Affordable Connectivity Program was launched amid the tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic and extended via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021 to make high-speed internet access more affordable for low-income families. The… 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 »