Congresswoman Escobar Attends Swearing-In Ceremony of El Paso Native U.S. Army Under Secretary Gabe Camarillo
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Congresswoman Escobar Announces Class of 2026 U.S. Service Academy Nominees
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced her nominees to four of the five United States Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. The nominees will be recognized today during a virtual… Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Pass the EVEST Act to Expand Access to High Quality VA Health Services
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted to pass H.R. 4673, the Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act. Congresswoman Escobar Leads Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation Calling for an Investigation Into Operation Lone Star
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Armed Services Committee, led the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to the Texas Military Department urging a full investigation into actions related to Operation Lone Star (OLS) and how this mission is impacting the well-being, morale, and overall readiness of servicemembers. The letter, which… Army Times: Suicide attempts, delayed pay prompt calls for probe into Guard’s Texas mission
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Thirteen Democratic members of the Texas congressional delegation called Thursday for a sweeping inspector general investigation into Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg Abbott’s highly touted border mission, following news reports of poor working and living conditions for troops, habitual pay problems, and suspected suicides tied to the operation. Congresswoman Escobar Votes for FY22 NDAA to Protect El Paso Servicemembers and Military Families, Invest in Fort Bliss, and Strengthen National Security
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. El Paso Times: US Rep. Veronica Escobar leads Texas congressional delegation tour of Afghan refugee site
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By Anthony Jackson Texas lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday toured the site on Fort Bliss where Afghan refugees are being housed. U.S. Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso; Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston; and Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, toured the Fort Bliss Doña Ana County Range Complex, dubbed Doña Ana Village, where nearly 10,000 Afghan refugees… Congresswoman Escobar Applauds Passage of FY22 NDAA Protecting El Paso’s Servicemembers and Securing Wins for El Paso
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted for H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Promote GSA Opportunities for American Businesses and Curb Market Domination of Big Tech
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The legislation is designed to protect and promote federal procurement opportunities for small, medium, and large American businesses by requiring the General Services Administration (GSA) to expand its pilot program and address Amazon’s anticompetitive behavior. Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Advance the FY22 NDAA
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, and her House Armed Services Committee (HASC) colleagues advanced out of committee H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 which included key provisions introduced and championed by Congresswoman Escobar. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |