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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced H.R. 3238, the Colonia Infrastructure Improvement Act. This legislation will address long-standing disparities faced by residents living in colonias by investing $1.5 billion in drinking water, wastewater, and surface infrastructure while creating good-paying jobs.  “Many El… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment at today’s Member Day hearing. Congresswoman Escobar highlighted El Paso’s priorities for the reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020. The WRDA is essential to our country’s water… Read more »