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Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Advance the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act

By El Paso Standard Report | Jul 2, 2023

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and her House Armed Services Committee (HASC) colleagues advanced out of committee H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024.

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Congresswoman Escobar, Lead Sponsors of the Women’s Health Protection Act Announce Effort to Force a House Vote to Protect Abortion Rights

By El Paso Standard Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 21, the lead sponsors of the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) Rep. Judy Chu, Rep. Lois Frankel, Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and Rep. Veronica Escobar released the following statements on the discharge petition filed by House Democrats. The discharge petition, which was filed this morning, would force a vote on WHPA—even if Speaker McCarthy objects.

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Congresswoman Escobar, Lead Sponsors of the Women’s Health Protection Act Announce Effort to Force a House Vote to Protect Abortion Rights

By El Paso Standard Report | Jun 25, 2023

On June 21, the lead sponsors of the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) Rep. Judy Chu, Rep. Lois Frankel, Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and Rep. Veronica Escobar released the following statements on the discharge petition filed by House Democrats. The discharge petition, which was filed this morning, would force a vote on WHPA—even if Speaker McCarthy objects.

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Congresswoman Escobar Joins HASC Quality of Life Panel

By El Paso Standard Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 14, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on her appointment to serve on the House Armed Services Committee’s Quality of Life Panel:

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Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Pass Bipartisan Budget Agreement

By El Paso Standard Report | Jun 11, 2023

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted to pass the Bipartisan Budget Agreement which protects Americans’ healthcare and retirements, rejects extreme cuts to vital programs, fully funds veteran medical care, and avoids a catastrophic default on our nation’s debt.

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Representatives Escobar, Salazar Introduce Historic, Bipartisan Immigration Reform

By El Paso Standard Report | May 27, 2023

On May 23, Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) are announcing the Dignity Act of 2023, a historic, bipartisan immigration reform bill. This legislation has been over six months in the making; it addresses border security and infrastructure, creates legal status for undocumented immigrants already living in the United States with the possibility of earning citizenship, establishes new pathways for asylum seekers, and creates new legal pathways for economic migrants and unaccompanied minors.

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Congresswoman Escobar Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners

By El Paso Standard Report | May 26, 2023

On May 17, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. This comes after she hosted a showcase and reception in El Paso recently in which Azenette Hernandez, a senior at Eastwood High School was chosen as the winner for her piece “Mi Querido Apa.”

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Congresswoman Escobar Co-Leads Letter Urging President Biden to Reverse Trump-Imposed Sanctions for Cuba and Venezuela

By El Paso Standard Report | May 19, 2023

On May 10, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) co-led a letter with Representative Raul Grijalva (AZ-7) to President Joe Biden urging him to reverse the Trump era sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela which serve as push-factors for the humanitarian crisis seen at our southern border.

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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on El Paso and Title 42

By El Paso Standard Report | May 11, 2023

On May 9, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the upcoming end of Title 42 this week:

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Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Ban the Extreme Confinement of Pregnant Sows

By El Paso Standard Report | May 5, 2023

On April 28, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced H.R. 2939, the Pigs in Gestation Stalls Act of 2023 (PIGS Act). This legislation would permanently ban the extreme confinement of pregnant sows and require the pigs to have at least 24 square feet of space to allow them to lie down, stand up, and move about freely.

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Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Tribal Protections Gaming Legislation

By El Paso Standard Report | May 4, 2023

On April 27, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) co-introduced H.R. 2873, the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act. This legislation would ensure all federally recognized tribes that are eligible for gaming in the United States are regulated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Congresswoman Escobar introduced this bill with bipartisan support, as it is co-led by Representative Morgan Luttrell (TX-8).

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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on SCOTUS Ruling of Mifepristone

By El Paso Standard Report | Apr 30, 2023

On April 22, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling of access to Mifepristone:

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Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Establish an Office of Colonia Affairs

By El Paso Standard Report | Apr 29, 2023

April 20, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced H.R. 2740, establishing an Office of Colonia Affairs within the Department of Agriculture, which will serve as a resource for colonias by providing assistance related to applicable federal programs and funding resources. This new office would also be required to submit a report to Congress that describes the infrastructure needs of colonias and recommendations for legislative or administrative action.

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Congresswoman Escobar Advocates for El Paso's Priorities in Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Hearing

By El Paso Standard Report | Apr 28, 2023

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure during the committee’s Member Day hearing. The hearing was an opportunity for Members to highlight issues of high importance to their communities as the Committee works to reauthorize and fund various transportation and infrastructure programs.

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Congresswoman Escobar Announces Staff Changes

By El Paso Standard Report | Apr 27, 2023

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced new changes to her staff in her office.

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Dean of Woody L. Hunt College of Business: 'Such a designation provides validation of the impact of one’s research efforts'

By El Paso Standard Report | Feb 4, 2023

Twenty University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) members have made the list of the world's top researchers.

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Texas Rep. Blanco following California mass shooting: 'We need common-sense gun safety reform now'

By El Paso Standard Report | Jan 28, 2023

The call for gun safety reform is louder than ever in the wake of yet another mass shooting, this impacting a California community during the Lunar New Year celebrations.

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University of Texas at El Paso professor: 'In our corner of the world, water issues impact people who live in three states and two countries'

By El Paso Standard Report | Jan 18, 2023

The University of Texas at El Paso has received an award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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U.S. senators visit Texas and Arizona borders with Mexico amid refugee crisis

By El Paso Standard Report | Jan 16, 2023

With immigration remaining a volatile national issue, eight U.S. senators visited the El Paso-Mexico border recently to see conditions first-hand, according to a KFOX 14 article.

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Ortega on Biden visit: 'El Pasoans appreciate his support and his visit'

By El Paso Standard Report | Jan 12, 2023

President Biden visited El Paso on Sunday for the first time since being elected two years ago.