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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on House Passage of FY20 NDAA
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“As member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am proud to have worked to craft and support the first NDAA under the new Democratic majority – a bill that includes key priorities for El Paso and Fort Bliss, delivers for our servicemembers and their families, and authorizes the funding needed for a strong, smart national defense strategy. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans
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“Our men and women in uniform stand ready to put their lives on the line for the nation they love every single day, and we have the moral obligation to support and protect them, as well as their loved ones,” said Rep. Escobar. “I’m proud to join Congressman Cisneros to introduce the Military Family Parole in Place Act to show our gratitude and protect military and veteran families against deportation.” Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement in Response to Trump Administrations Plans to Build Migrant Detention Facility at Contaminated Site in El Paso
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The information exposed by environmental groups is beyond disturbing and confirms the Trump administration’s lack of true leadership as well as its complete disregard for the safety and dignity of the human beings in their custody. Declaraciones de la Congresista Veronica Escobar sobre el Da de Igualdad Salarial para las Latinas
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“Si bien el día de hoy es un importante recordatorio de la ofensiva brecha salarial que afecta a las latinas, sabemos que la discriminación salarial basada en el género afecta a las latinas todos los días del año, socavando a las mujeres trabajadoras y lastimando la estabilidad económica de nuestras familias. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on Latina Equal Pay Day
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement in recognition of Latina Equal Pay Day, which marks how far into the year Latinas must work, on average, to earn as much as a white, non-Hispanic man earned the previous year: “While today is an important reminder of the egregious Latina wage gap that exists, we know that gender-based pay discrimination is an issue… Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Elected as Freshman Co-Representative to House Democratic Caucus Leadership
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“I couldn’t be more grateful for the support of my freshman colleagues, and I am honored to have the opportunity to work on their behalf as Freshman Co-Representative,” said Congresswoman Escobar. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on Veterans Day
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“Veterans Day is an opportunity for El Pasoans and our nation to honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States of America. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Releases Veteran Suicide Prevention PSA
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As part of Suicide Prevention Month, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released a public service announcement (PSA) spreading awareness about the important topic of veteran suicide prevention and encouraging El Pasoans to Be There for veterans La Cmara de Representantes Aprueba la Ley de la Congresista Escobar Para Mejorar la Seguridad Nacional
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"El Paso, la Isla Ellis moderna de nuestra nación, ha sido el epicentro del caos humanitario creado por la administración del presidente Trump que se ha exacerbado por la falta de rendición de cuentas y transparencia dentro del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS). House of Representatives Passes Congresswoman Escobars Homeland Security Improvement Act
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“El Paso, our nation’s modern-day Ellis Island, has been the epicenter of the humanitarian chaos created by the Trump administration that has been exacerbated by the lack of accountability and transparency within the Department of Homeland Security. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
