Today, Congresswoman Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement regarding the news that a contract has been awarded for the design and construction of the new El Paso Veteran Affairs Health Care Center:
“It was an honor to work on behalf of our veterans and secure $700 million in funding for a new healthcare center. Today’s announcement that a contract has been awarded means we’re… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), a member of the bicameral Conference Committee, joined a bipartisan majority of her colleagues in the House of Representatives and Senate to pass H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. At a time of great global unrest, Congresswoman Escobar was key in crafting a bipartisan bill that delivers for El… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement:
“Through this year’s appropriations cycle, I am proud to bring $19.2 million in Community Project Funding back to El Paso and our small towns to revitalize our community’s infrastructure, fight food insecurity, invest in research and innovation, support housing investments for our servicemembers, and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on her first ever ‘no’ vote on the National Defense Authorization Act:
“Every year that I’ve been in Congress, I have helped craft and – even if the bill didn’t achieve all we worked on – voted in favor of the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Today, I voted against the FY24 NDAA.
"Unfortunately,… 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 »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and her House Armed Services Committee (HASC) colleagues advanced out of committee H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024.
“This year’s National Defense Authorization Act is a bill that puts America above our adversaries around the world,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “Despite stark differences… Read more »
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 »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the President’s requested budget for the Department of Defense which includes a proposed $74 million in federal funding for the rail yard infrastructure project at Fort Bliss:
"Part of maintaining readiness means investing in vital infrastructure at installations with rapid deployment requirements, like… Read more »
