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Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Uncover the Truth of January 6th Attack, Establish Independent, Bipartisan Commission

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted for H.R. 3233, legislation to establish an independent, bipartisan 9/11-type commission to examine and report upon the facts, causes and security failures relating to the deadly domestic terrorism attack on our democracy on January 6th, 2021.  “On January 6, America and the world witnessed a deadly insurrection that…

Congresswoman Escobar Advocates for Broadband Access for El Pasoans in Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) testified before the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies during the subcommittee’s Member Day hearing. In her remarks, Congresswoman Escobar advocated for funding to expand broadband connectivity access for families of the Fabens and Tornillo…

Congresswoman Escobar Advocates for Health Infrastructure in El Paso in Appropriations Committee

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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) testified before the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies during the subcommittee’s Member Day hearing. In her remarks, she advocated for improvements to health infrastructure in El Paso and emphasized the urgent need for a binational strategy to combat…

Congresswoman Escobar Secures Child Tax Credit for Over 93% of El Paso Children, Urges Families to File Taxes to Receive Advanced Payments

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced the benefits of the expanded and improved Child Tax Credit (CTC) secured in the American Rescue Plan and urged El Paso families to file their 2020 taxes before the upcoming June 15 deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly CTC payments they are entitled to as soon as possible.  “By expanding the Child…

Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Improve Infrastructure in El Paso Colonias

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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…

Congresswoman Escobar Advocates for El Paso’s Priorities in Appropriations Committee Hearing

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) testified before the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies during the subcommittee’s Member Day hearing. In her remarks, Congresswoman Escobar advocated for funding community projects that would have a long-lasting impact on El Paso. Click here to watch a…

Congresswoman Escobar Co-Leads Reintroduction of the Bipartisan I am Vanessa Guillén Act to Transform the Military’s Response to Sexual Violence

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, co-led the reintroduction of the I am Vanessa Guillén Act in honor of the late Spc. Vanessa Guillén and the many survivors of military sexual violence who have bravely come forward in the wake of her disappearance and brutal murder. This bipartisan legislation was…

Congresswoman Escobar Secures Over $142 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funding for El Paso Colleges, Universities, and Students

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that El Paso colleges, universities, and students will receive a combined total of $142,699,737 in coronavirus relief funding from the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions and students recover from the severe financial challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, and ensure learning…

House of Representatives Passes Congresswoman Escobar’s Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Veronica Escobar’s (TX-16) bipartisan legislation to provide Native American communities a critical economic lifeline and opportunity to recover from the coronavirus health and economic crisis. H.R. 2208, the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act would ensure the…

Congresswoman Escobar Advocates for El Paso’s Priorities in Natural Resources Committee Hearing

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) testified before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources during the committee’s Member Day hearing. In her remarks, she advocated for the passage of the Castner Range National Monument Act and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act, and highlighted the positive impact these…

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