Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower Modernization Act, legislation that would provide the funding necessary to replace the aging air traffic control (ATC) tower at the El Paso International Airport.
While the FAA has acknowledged the crucial need to replace the tower, its funding is subject to available funding. Congresswoman Escobar’s… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in announcing the release of the Record of Decision that accompanies the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the modernization of the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas. This completes the project’s National Environmental Policy Act review that began in… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined leadership from Fort Bliss and the community to celebrate the long-awaited groundbreaking of the military base’s rail yard. This project would bolster mobility and rapid deployment capabilities at one of the largest military installations in the country.
“Part of maintaining readiness means investing in vital infrastructure at… 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 »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced the start of a series of listening sessions to collect community feedback on the feasibility of removing commercial traffic (18-wheelers) from the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Port of Entry. In coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the General Services Administration (GSA), and several other federal agencies, the… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan requesting the agency to consider conducting a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) as part of the BOTA Land Port of Entry modernization project. The assessment is requested in addition to the already required Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Review… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee urging them to support and consider communities like El Paso in their deliberation on reforms to the Perimeter Rule to allow non-stop flights between El Paso International Airport… 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 »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure during the committee’s Member Day hearing. The hearing was an opportunity for Members to highlight issues of high importance to their communities as the Committee works to reauthorize and fund various transportation and infrastructure programs.
In her remarks,… Read more »
