This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representative Don Beyer (VA-8) and over 50 other House Democrats in urging major utility companies to suspend late penalties and utility shutoffs for federal employees and contractors amid the federal government shutdown.
This letter was sent to electricity provider associations Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the American Public… Read more »
This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-6), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and over 100 other House Democrats in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought strongly condemning and urging the Trump Administration to rescind their decision… Read more »
Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representative Lucy McBath (GA-6) and 149 other House Democrats in pressuring the Trump Administration to release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for education related programs such as after school programs, teacher training, and adult education. In a letter, Members… Read more »
Last week, the Trump administration moved to eliminate the Department of Education, a key provision of Project 2025. The Trump administration has been implementing plans laid out clearly in Project 2025. In line with the Project 2025 education agenda is the elimination of Title I grants, and we should all be concerned an announcement about this may soon follow.
“The effects of… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced opportunities for high school and college students for the upcoming summer. They include internships in her DC and El Paso offices, as well as her Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC).
“I’m thrilled to offer these opportunities to young El Pasoans,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “Internships and my CYAC programs are ways for… Read more »
The federal government touches the life of every person in our country — from the roads you drive on, to programs for retired citizens and children with disabilities, to the defense of our nation, programs for veterans and so much more.
The Constitution gives Congress the power to approve or cut funding and pass laws, and the president is required to implement and administer those laws… 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 »
Today, the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) published an online resource page for the potential upcoming federal shutdown.
“With over 21,000 federal employees living in our community, the impending Republican shutdown will have a devastating effect across the country,” said Congresswoman Escobar. "Federal employees like CBP & TSA agents, air traffic… 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 »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement on President Biden’s executive order canceling $20,000 of federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 of federal debt for other borrowers:
“Today, President Biden kept his promise to provide targeted student debt relief to working- and middle-class families. This powerful step, which will continue… Read more »
