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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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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 »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Congressman David Valadao (CA-21) introduced the American Families United Act. This bipartisan legislation is designed to preserve and promote family unity by amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to help millions of U.S. citizens reunite with their loved ones. The American Families United Act was introduced… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that El Paso restaurant owners will be able to apply for direct relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund beginning Monday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m. MT. Applicants can register on the U.S. Small Business Administration application portal beginning today, Friday, April 30. “Small businesses and restaurants are the backbone of our… Read more »