Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar delivered remarks at the El Paso Chamber 2021 State of Congress. Below is a transcript of her remarks as prepared:
Good morning, everyone. I’d like to begin by thanking David Jerome and the El Paso Chamber for the opportunity to share our work with the business community, and I’d like to thank all of you for being here with us.
Before I get… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released the following statement on the text of the Senate Democrats’ FY2022 Budget Resolution:
“Over the last few months, as Co-Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Executive Orders and Budget Reconciliation Sub-Task Force, I have worked closely with Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) to ensure immigration reform would be included in the… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the domestic terrorist attack against El Paso, Texas:
“Two years ago, the beautiful border community of El Paso endured a horrific, hate-fueled mass shooting that killed 23 innocent souls, injured 22, and changed our lives forever. Today, our hearts remain broken as we remember the victims,… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar led border state lawmakers in introducing H.R. 4812, the Border Health Security Act to strengthen multi-country cooperation to screen for infectious diseases and support vital public health initiatives in border communities like El Paso. While millions of residents who live in border regions are citizens of different countries with independent public health… Read more »
By Erin Coulehan
Border state lawmakers are working together to pass legislation that would expand and enhance public health initiatives.
On Monday, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) led legislators in introducing H.R. 4812 — the Border Health Security Act — that would strengthen multi-country efforts to screen for infectious diseases, while also providing support for crucial… Read more »
Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar voted to make historic investments in jobs, opportunities, and El Paso’s hardworking families with H.R. 4502, a package to fund the federal government for the 2022 Fiscal Year.
This essential legislation will improve the health and financial security of American families – while also investing in clean energy, public… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced the inclusion of over $2.5 million in federal funding for two El Paso projects to support police accountability and improve crisis intervention in the Fiscal Year 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Appropriations bill.
Specifically, the Committee approved $525,000 in federal funding for the El Paso Police… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced the inclusion of $2 million in federal funding for two local projects in the Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Appropriations bill.
Specifically, the Committee approved $1 million in federal funding for the Paso Del Norte Trail project by the City of El Paso, and $1… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced the inclusion of $2.1 million in federal funding for two El Paso health technology projects in the Fiscal Year 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Appropriations bill.
Specifically, the Committee approved $1.2 million in federal funding to support the expansion of medical robotics in the… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted for H.R. 3985, the Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (ALLIES) Act, legislation to protect Afghan interpreters, contractors, security personnel, and other partners who face deadly retribution by the Taliban for their work with the United States government.
This bipartisan legislation will… Read more »
