Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), along with original cosponsors members of the U.S.-Mexico Border Congressional Delegation: Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-51), Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), and Filemon Vela (TX-34), announced the reintroduction of H.R. 1538, the Binational Health… Read more »
Today, during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Representatives Veronica Escobar (D-TX) , Seth Moulton (D-MA), and John Katko (R-NY) introduced the Supporting Eating Disorders Recovery through Vital Expansion (SERVE) Act. If passed, the bill would ensure TRICARE, the military’s health insurance program, provides members of the military and their… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted to pass H. Con. Res. 11, FY 2021 Budget Resolution. This budget resolution is a key tool to accelerate passing the robust coronavirus (COVID-19) relief that El Paso families, workers, and small businesses need to combat the pandemic and strengthen the economy.
“The COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis has devastated our community, and… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to President Joe Biden’s administration requesting that the El Paso region be considered for a coronavirus (COVID-19) community vaccination site.
The letter, which was sent yesterday to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator Robert J. Fenton Jr., highlights that El Paso has achieved an 87% efficiency rate for… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement on the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Vice President Kamala D. Harris and executive actions and legislative initiatives announced:
“Today marks the end of a dark and painful chapter for El Paso and our country and the beginning of a new era of unity, hope, and healing. President Joe Biden and Vice… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted for H.R. 133, the fiscal year 2021 appropriations omnibus agreement which includes a $900 billion bipartisan emergency coronavirus relief package.
“The effects of the coronavirus pandemic in El Paso have been catastrophic and deeply painful: over 1,300 El Pasoans have died, more than 8,000 filed for unemployment in November, and 1 in 5… Read more »
(El Paso, TX) – Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in El Paso:
“Early on in the pandemic, on April 30, 2020, I sent a letter to local leaders sharing information provided by Dr. Anthony Fauci, who warned that minority communities like El Paso would be as vulnerable to COVID-19 as… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement in response to the record-breaking surge of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in El Paso:
“Today, along with the news of the loss of four more lives, our community has reached the grim and heartbreaking milestone of surpassing 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day. Make no mistake: El Paso is in a state… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) delivered remarks at the El Paso Chamber 2020 Virtual State of Congress. Below a transcript of her remarks as delivered:
Good morning. I’d like to thank the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to address your membership again this year, and everyone tuning in. I wish we could be together in person, and I look forward to… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month:
“During this month, people across our country come together to celebrate the incredible contributions and voices of Latinos that enrich our American culture and society.
“Unfortunately, this month of celebration and pride comes at a time when Latinos are being… Read more »
