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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted to pass the Bipartisan Budget Agreement which protects Americans’ healthcare and retirements, rejects extreme cuts to vital programs, fully funds veteran medical care, and avoids a catastrophic default on our nation’s debt. Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced H.R. 2740, establishing an Office of Colonia Affairs within the Department of Agriculture, which will serve as a resource for colonias by providing assistance related to applicable federal programs and funding resources. This new office would also be required to submit a report to Congress that describes the infrastructure needs of… Read more »

Over the last two days, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted 7 Members of Congress on a Congressional Delegation visit to El Paso. The purpose of this visit was for Representatives to gain a comprehensive look at the challenges migrants, federal law enforcement agents, and our community as a whole face along the border. “I’m thrilled 7 of my Democratic colleagues joined me in… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Vice-Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, voted for final passage of H.R. 7776, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, in the House of Representatives. The bill now goes to the Senate for a vote and will then be sent to the President’s desk for his signature. “I am so proud of… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar welcomed Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, Alejandra Castillo, to El Paso. Read more »

President Biden’s decision to forgive $10,000 in student loans for individuals earning less than $125,000 and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients will be life-changing for many El Pasoans, and while we have to address the root causes of deep economic inequity, this was an important step in the right direction. Read more »

The Task Force is co-led by Congresswoman Escobar, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of the State of New Mexico, and Governor María Eugenia Campos Galván of the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. Read more »

El grupo de trabajo está codirigido por la congresista Escobar, la gobernadora Michelle Lujan Grisham del estado de Nuevo México, y la gobernadora María Eugenia Campos Galván del estado de Chihuahua, México. Read more »

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 »