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Congresswoman Escobar Announces Application Process for Community Project Funding for FY24

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced her office would be accepting applications for Community Project Funding (CPF) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). As the upcoming appropriations cycle begins, eligible entities are encouraged to submit an application with the Congresswoman’s office to request a one-time infusion of federal funds. “It is my great honor to serve as your…

Congresswoman Escobar Reintroduces Legislation to Rename Post Office After La Fe Clinic Founder

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Today, Congresswoman Escobar reintroduced her bill to rename the United States Postal Service office located at 4400 E. Paisano Dr. after Enedina “Nina” Sanchez Cordero. Congresswoman Escobar’s legislation, H.R.1272, to designate the building as the “Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building” is in tribute to Ms. Cordero’s contributions to El Paso, most notably for her role in…

Congresswoman Escobar Announces FEMA Reimbursements to the City and County of El Paso

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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) shared with the community the level of unprecedented effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in collaboration with her office to reimburse the City of El Paso and El Paso County for costs related to migrant arrivals.  “We should all be incredibly grateful to Biden Administration, FEMA and its coordinators for their…

Congresswoman Escobar Votes for Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act

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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…

Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Authorize $500 Million for Colonias and Wastewater Infrastructure

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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), voted for the final passage of H.R. 7776, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, in the House of Representatives. The FY23 NDAA includes a provision authored by Congresswoman Escobar to authorize $500 million in funding for colonias over five years. The bill now goes to the Senate for a vote and will then be sent…

Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Rename Post Office After La Fe Clinic Founder

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Today, Congresswoman Escobar introduced H.R. 9324, her bill to rename the United States Postal Service office located at 4400 E. Paisano Dr. after Enedina “Nina” Sanchez Cordero. Congresswoman Escobar’s legislation to designate the building as the “Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building” is in tribute to Ms. Cordero’s contributions to El Paso, most notably for her role in founding…

El Paso Matters Op-Ed: Student loan forgiveness will benefit El Paso families

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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.

Congresswoman Escobar Announces Coalition Led by UTEP’s Aerospace Center Has Been Awarded $40 million as a Winner for the Department of Commerce’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) proudly announced the West Texas Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Coalition, led by the University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) renowned Aerospace Center, has been awarded $40 million as a winner of the Department of Commerce’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge.  Managed by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and funded by the…

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