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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the 2026 Farm Bill

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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the 2026 Farm Bill: "The Republican Farm Bill will hurt families and farmers, paving the way to more cruelty and exploitation of helpless animals. Americans are struggling with the consequences of Trump's disastrous tariffs and soaring food prices, all while Republicans are making deep cuts to the very…

Congresswoman Escobar Again Calls on Meta to Hold Public Listening Sessions on El Paso Data Center

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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a second letter to Meta calling on the company to hold public listening sessions and provide clear answers to El Pasoans about the impacts of its new data center. With the project moving forward, residents continue to raise concerns about strain on local utilities, potential increases in household costs, and the broader environmental…

Congresswoman Escobar Celebrates FY26 Community Projects

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that 13 of her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests have been signed into law. Through this year’s appropriations cycle, the Congresswoman was able to bring back $15 million to El Paso to support critical local priorities including water infrastructure, cancer research, public safety communications, and economic development projects…

Congresswoman Escobar Expresses Concern, Requests Answers from Cardinal Health Following El Paso Matters Investigation into Toxic Air Emissions

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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Cardinal Health CEO Jason Hollar expressing her concern about toxic ambient air emissions at two Cardinal Health warehouses in El Paso following the publication of investigations by Grist and El Paso Matters. The letter can be found in its entirety below and here. Dear Mr. Hollar, I am writing to express my concern…

Congresswoman Escobar Asks CBP Commissioner and Border Patrol Chief for Answers on the Fatal Shooting of an El Paso Family’s Dog

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Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney S. Scott, and Border Patrol Chief Michael W. Banks, to elevate her office’s numerous attempts to get answers on the fatal shooting of a family dog in September.   The letter can be found in its entirety below and here. “Commissioner Scott and…

Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Support Local Animal Shelters

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During her visit to the City of El Paso Animal Services main shelter, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Supporting Our Shelters Act, legislation to amend the Animal Welfare Act and provide critical grant funding to local animal shelters across the country. The bill will ensure that shelters have the resources they need to care for animals, support adoption services,…

Congresswoman Escobar Reintroduces Legislation to Establish Standards for Downed Pigs

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 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) reintroduced the Pigs and Public Health Act. This piece of legislation would require a joint report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that tracks pathogens associated with nonambulatory, or “downed” pigs. The bill aims to establish improved, species-specific…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Ruidoso Flash Flooding

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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on last night’s flash flooding in Ruidoso:  “Two of the victims of last night’s catastrophic flash flooding in Ruidoso were the children of a service member stationed at Fort Bliss. My heart is with them, their loved ones and the entire Fort Bliss family as they go through this incredibly difficult time.…

Congresswoman Escobar Reintroduces the Climate Adaptation Plan Act

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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) reintroduced the Climate Adaptation Plan Act (CAP) Act, legislation that continues to draw inspiration from the work of her Climate Crisis Advisory Committee (CCAC) and its comprehensive framework to address the impacts of climate change at the local level.  This legislation directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator…

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