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Congresswoman Escobar Joined by Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for Tour of El Paso International Airport

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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) was joined by Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for a tour of the El Paso International Airport. During the visit, Secretary Buttigieg visited the airport’s FAA Tower, the main terminal, and met with local leaders and stakeholders.   “From new electric vehicles to airport upgrades and renovations, the investments…

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 Announces $12 Million for Infrastructure Grant for Ysleta Port of Entry

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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $12 million in funding for improvements for the Ysleta Port of Entry using the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. These funds would be used for pedestrian improvements and to modernize the port’s infrastructure. Congresswoman…

Congresswoman Escobar Announces Application Process for Community Project Funding for FY23

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced her office would be accepting applications for Community Project Funding (CPF) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). With the release of updated guidance from the House Committee on Appropriations for the upcoming appropriations cycle, eligible entities are encouraged to submit an application with the Congresswoman’s office to request a one-time infusion of federal funds.

Congresswoman Escobar and EPA Regional Administrator for Region 6, Dr. Earthea Nance, Brief El Paso Superintendents on Funding for Clean School Buses

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Dr. Earthea Nance, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator for Region 6, met with El Paso superintendents to discuss the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s federal Clean School Bus Program Funding grant opportunities for local school districts.

El Paso Times: $600M in federal money aimed at modernizing, reducing air pollution at Bridge of Americas

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By Julia Lucero There will be a $600 million federal investment to try and modernize the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry in El Paso, a news release from U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar read. The money will be provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for site acquisition, design and construction of facilities. The law includes more than $3.4 billion…

Congresswoman Escobar Announces Over $7.8 Million in New Funding for Storm Water Projects from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that two projects prioritized by El Paso Water will receive a total of $7,875,000 in new Army Corps funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help the borderland improve its stormwater infrastructure. Specifically, the Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with El Paso Water, will…

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