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  Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Texting Town Hall!

Dear john,There's been so much news coming out of Washington D.C. that I know it can sometimes be hard to keep up.That's why this Monday, February 12 from 11am-12pm MT, I will be hosting a texting town hall. From the latest on the Dignity Act to ongoing developments in the House of Representatives, …
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January 31, 2024 at 7:22 PM

A Month in Review: January 2024 Congressional Update

Dear john,I hope you and your family are well. The month of January absolutely flew by, so I wanted to reach out with updates about my work on your behalf in Congress.Fixing our broken immigration system remains a top priority for me as I diligently continue gathering support for the Dignity Act, my…
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January 23, 2024 at 5:13 PM

Sign up for my grants newsletter!

Learn more about federal grant opportunities! Dear john, One of my top priorities as your Representative in Congress is providing support to federal grant applicants. Last year alone, I secured over $212 million in federal grants for public government entities and non-profits in our community to adv…
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December 16, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Mobile Office Hours with the Social Security Administration

Dear john,Need help with your social security? My office is hosting mobile office hours and will be joined by the Social Security Administration.Join me on Monday, December 18th at 10:30am at La Fe's Culture and Technology Center (721 S. Ochoa, El Paso, TX 79901)See you then! Dear john, Need help wi…
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December 15, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Updates from the House Floor

Dear john,I wanted to reach out to provide you with an update on developments in Congress regarding the Middle East around the Israel-Hamas war. With misinformation spreading about the war so frequently and intensely, I wanted to reach out as I did last month (you can read my November 7th newsletter…
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December 15, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Updates from the House Floor

Dear john,I wanted to reach out to provide you with an update on developments in Congress regarding the Middle East around the Israel-Hamas war. With misinformation spreading about the war so frequently and intensely, I wanted to reach out as I did last month (you can read my November 7th newsletter…
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December 6, 2023 at 9:55 PM

IRA Consumer Energy Benefits

Dear john, Winter is just around the corner, and so are the colder temperatures that mean turning up the heat and increasing the gas bill when so many families are already stretching their budgets as far as possible. But there’s good news: the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Democrats in Congress and …
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December 1, 2023 at 6:10 PM

A Month in Review: November 2023 Congressional Update

Dear john,While we avoided yet another government shutdown, it must once again be clear that we avoided this shutdown only because House Democrats were unyielding in our fight against extremist, right-wing policies from my Conservative colleagues in the House.Additionally, I wanted to let you know t…
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November 17, 2023 at 6:34 PM

New Supreme Court Code of Ethics

Dear john,Earlier this week, the Supreme Court - for the first time in history - adopted a code of ethics for justices.Since ProPublica first broke the news in April about Clarence Thomas' relationship with a billionaire, and with the new details that have emerged since, the integrity of the Court h…
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November 15, 2023 at 6:47 PM

The "Laddered" Continuing Resolution

Dear john,Yesterday, House Democrats once again stepped in to avert a government shutdown.Just like we did 6 weeks ago, Democrats rescued the country and brought the needed votes across the finish line to avoid disastrous consequences on communities like ours. We voted for a 2 part continuing resolu…
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November 13, 2023 at 4:14 PM

Tele-Town Hall Tonight!

Will I see you there? Dear john, I'm writing to invite you to join me tonight, November 13th at 6:30pm MT for a live tele-town hall. With so much happening in Congress and our federal government, I wanted to take some time to share the latest news with you and answer your questions. You can watch al…
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November 10, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Correction: Tele-Town Hall MONDAY 11/13

Will I see you there? Dear john, I'm writing to invite you to join me Monday, November 13th at 6:30pm MT for a live tele-town hall. With so much happening in Congress and our federal government, I wanted to take some time to share the latest news with you and answer your questions. You can watch alo…
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November 10, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Tele-Town Hall Tomorrow

Will I see you there? Dear john, I'm writing to invite you to join me Monday, November 13th at 6:30pm MT for a live tele-town hall. With so much happening in Congress and our federal government, I wanted to take some time to share the latest news with you and answer your questions. You can watch alo…
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November 7, 2023 at 7:41 PM

Updates from the House Floor

Dear john,I wanted to reach out and talk to you about what’s been occurring in the House of Representatives. On October 7th, Hamas attacked Israel, igniting what has become one of the most devastating wars we’ve witnessed in years. Over 1,400 Israelis were murdered or burned alive with more than 250…
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November 2, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Daylight Savings

Dear john,On Sunday, daylight savings time will have people across the country changing their clocks. This changing of the clocks twice a year has many people divided -- I've heard from El Pasoans who want to see daylight savings time permanently adopted, and others who would rather we keep standard…
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October 30, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Updated Medicare Benefits

Dear john,For years, the price of health care services and prescription drugs have soared, with little relief for working families. That’s why I've been working hard to lower healthcare costs for those who need it most. We’re already seeing the effects of that fight. In fact, millions of Americans a…
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October 26, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Survey Request: The Bridge of the Americas

Para leer en español, oprime aquíDear john,In November 2021, I voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was signed into law by President Biden, and included over $3.4 billion to update technology, reduce wait times, and decrease the carbon footprint of land ports of entry across the countr…
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October 24, 2023 at 6:44 PM

3 weeks later...

Dear john,We're going on 3 weeks without a Speaker of the House. Every day that passes without a Speaker is a day that diminishes our credibility on the world stage; it's quite shameful and embarrassing that my Conservative colleagues continue infighting and projecting our country as weak to both al…
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October 14, 2023 at 9:41 PM

Social Security Increase

Dear john,This week, the Social Security Administration announced the 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for social security recipients. With a 3.2% increase, AARP estimates recipients will receive $59 more per month.While this increase is welcome news for recipients in our community, it's not en…
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October 12, 2023 at 4:54 PM

Resources on Israel

Dear john,Like so many of you, I was horrified by the terrorist attack against Israel this past weekend and condemn Hamas’ violence in the strongest possible terms.My thoughts continue to be with the victims whose lives were tragically and unnecessarily cut short, their families, and the Israeli and…
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October 6, 2023 at 5:17 PM

A Month in Review: September 2023 Congressional Update

Dear john,While we avoided a government shutdown at the end of the month, it must be clear that we avoided this shutdown only because House Democrats were unyielding in our fight against extremist, right-wing policies from my Conservative colleagues in the House.But government funding negotiations a…
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October 3, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Postponed: Tele Town Hall

Dear john,Unfortunately, due to the scheduled votes for the House of Representatives, we will have to postpone tonight's tele-town hall at 6pm MT. Be sure to look out for an email soon with a rescheduled time and date. Dear john, Unfortunately, due to the scheduled votes for the House of Representat…
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October 2, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Tele-Town Hall Tomorrow

Will I see you there? Dear john, I hope all is well! I'm writing to invite you to join me tomorrow night at 6pm MT for a live tele-town hall. With so much happening in Congress and our federal government, I wanted to take some time to share the latest news with you and answer your questions. You can…
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September 28, 2023 at 9:35 PM

Texting Town Hall!

Dear john,After my e-mail last week asking how a government shutdown might impact your family, I received an overwhelming amount of messages about the devastating consequences El Pasoans would suffer.As a result, I will be hosting a texting town hall tomorrow Friday, September 29 from 2:30pm-3:30pm …
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September 27, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Government Shutdown Resources

Dear john,The Conservative majority in the U.S. House of Representatives has failed to pass the required legislation to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2024.This means that the federal government is increasingly likely to shut down. From seniors to students, government employees, veteran…
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  Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 7:39 PM

I want to hear from you.

How will you or your family be impacted by this shutdown? Dear john, My Conservative colleagues aren’t taking the costs of a government shutdown as seriously as they should. Earlier this week, I shared with you some of the consequences of their shutdown: 800 fewer Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
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September 20, 2023 at 8:17 PM

Mobile Office Hours: Municipal Services Center

Dear john,Need help navigating your benefits with social security? My office is partnering with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to assist you.My office will be hosting Mobile Office Hours this Friday, September 22nd from 11am-1pm at the Cotton Patch Room at the Municipal Services Center loc…
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September 19, 2023 at 5:26 PM

8% cuts

Dear john,I wanted to bring to your attention the news about the impending government shutdown and how the plan released by my Conservative colleagues will impact our nation:800 fewer Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and officers50,000 pounds of cocaine, more than 300 pounds of fentanyl, m…
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September 12, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Student Loan Repayment Resources

Dear john,At the end of June, the conservative majority of the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20k in student loan debt for 43 million people. 97% of student loan borrowers are low- and middle-income Americans, and 90% of the total relief from this plan would have …
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September 8, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Medicare Negotiations

Last week, the Biden administration released the initial group of medicines that... Dear john, Last week, the Biden administration released the initial group of medicines that will be subject to price negotiations with Medicare. They include: · Eliquis for preventing strokes and blood clots · Jardia…
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September 5, 2023 at 8:33 PM

A Month in Review: August 2023 Congressional Update

Dear john,I hope you and your family are doing well.Earlier this month, I hosted Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Guzman in our community. It’s been so important for me to bring Biden administration officials to see our community and meet the people of our great city. As small busi…
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August 16, 2023 at 6:18 PM

1 year after the IRA

Dear john,It’s the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) this week, and I wanted to take a moment and talk about the progress House Democrats have made to lower costs for families in El Paso and across the country.See for yourself below some of the data coming in about the impact…
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August 14, 2023 at 7:35 PM

Upcoming BOTA Informational Meeting

I encourage you to attend! Dear john, Para leer en español, oprimé aquí On November 5, 2021, I voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was signed into law by President Biden, and included over $3.4 billion to update technology, reduce wait times, and decrease the carbon footprint of land …
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August 3, 2023 at 5:09 PM

August 3rd, 2019

My statement On August 3, 2019, El Pasoans found themselves at the center of America's domestic violent extremism and our gun violence epidemic. It's been four years since a white supremacist confessed that he drove over 10 hours to El Paso in order to slaughter Hispanics and immigrants. He publishe…
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August 1, 2023 at 5:56 PM

A Month in Review: July 2023 Congressional Update

Dear john,It has been a busy but incredible month in both El Paso and DC.In early July, I hope you saw that I had the wonderful opportunity to host the Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt, and Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor to President Bid…
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July 27, 2023 at 6:06 PM

RE: Priorities Survey Follow-Up

I wanted to follow up... Dear john, I recently asked you what my top priority should be. I value hearing directly from people like you, and I’m excited to share some of my actions on the issues most important to our community. In the survey, those of you that responded chose the following topics as …
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July 25, 2023 at 6:26 PM

Bidenomics

I want to talk to you about the state of our economy... Dear john, Bidenomics is in full swing and delivering for Latinos. With that being said, I wanted to share some important statistics on the economy: 209,000 jobs were created in June 2023 across the country, bringing the total to 13.2 MILLION j…
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July 24, 2023 at 5:36 PM

The Houston Chronicle on the Dignity Act

Did you see what they said about my bill? Bipartisan Border reform isn't easy. Rep. Escobar's bill is a start. By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board About a hundred miles due east of El Paso, at the foot of the majestic Guadalupe Mountains, is a vast salt flat. Centuries ago, Spanish settlers along t…
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July 21, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Join my office for a Naturalization Information Session!

Dear john,Do you or someone you know have questions about naturalization? Join my office for an informative event and get your questions answered!To attend, please register here.*This is an informational session only. No N-400 applications will be accepted.* Dear john, Do you or someone you know hav…
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July 19, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Direct Flights to Washington D.C.?

Every 5 years, Congress must pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorizati Dear john, Every 5 years, Congress must pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill to extend the agency's funding. As we vote in the House this week on the latest version of this legisl…
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July 17, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Meet Kevin & Ed!

Can my office help you like it helped Kevin? Dear john, Did you know that my office is able to assist you with federal agencies? This means we can help you with your social security benefits, your passport, taxes, and so much more! Recently we helped Kevin navigate his application through the Depart…
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July 13, 2023 at 6:42 PM

DC to El Paso ✈️

Dear john,As the representative for El Paso, I truly believe that a crucial part of my job is to not only show the best of El Paso to Washington D.C. but also bring people from our nation's capital to our community.Throughout my time in Congress, I'm proud to have hosted over 20% of Congress, El Pas…
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July 10, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Halfway Through 2023

Tell me what's important to you! Dear john, I can't believe we're already midway through 2023! It's absolutely flown by. I value hearing directly from people like you and wanted to touch base and ask: ### Unsubscribe Click Here to view this email in your browser Click Here to be removed from this li…
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July 2, 2023 at 4:03 PM

A Month in Review: June 2023 Congressional Update

Dear john,As the Congresswoman for El Paso, it is my honor and privilege to represent Fort Bliss in the U.S. House of Representatives. As the only member in our community that's part of the House Armed Services Committee, I have important jurisdiction over the military services and national defense …
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June 29, 2023 at 5:38 PM

LGBTQ+ Rights

Dear john,Despite the 2015 Supreme Court ruling that granted marriage equality for same-sex couples, there is still much work to do. State legislatures continue to pass laws to prevent the mention of LGBTQ+ topics in school and criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender people. These measures…
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June 27, 2023 at 5:54 PM

It's National Gun Violence Prevention Month

Dear john,It's June, National Gun Violence Prevention Month.A year ago this week, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act - the first gun safety legislation in over 30 years - was signed into law. Since then, there have been over 650 mass shootings, according to gunviolencearchive.orgCongress has made …
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June 25, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Join me for a Tele-Town Hall on the Dignity Act!

Will I see you there? Dear john, I'm writing to personally invite you to join me tomorrow Monday, June 26, 2023 at 6pm MT for a tele-town hall on my bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform bill, the Dignity Act. In case you haven't had the chance to read it, I've included some of the Dignity Ac…
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June 23, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Dobbs v. Jackson, A Year Later

Dear john,It's been a year since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the conservative majority on the Supreme Court through the Dobbs v. Jackson decision on June 24, 2022. Dobbs moved our country back by 50 years, stripping abortion access away from millions of young women who now have fewer rights than t…
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June 21, 2023 at 5:37 PM

Mobile Office Hours: Valle Bajo Community Center

Can we help you? Dear john, Need help obtaining your passport or navigating your social security benefits? My office is here to assist you with any federal agency. I'll be hosting Mobile Office Hours TOMORROW, June 22nd from 5-7pm at the Valle Bajo Community Center located at 7380 Alameda Ave, El Pa…
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June 16, 2023 at 7:23 PM

The Dignity Act

Two-thirds of you approve! Hi there, Last month, I sent out a survey to over 200k El Pasoans asking them about the Dignity Act, my comprehensive, bipartisan solution to a broken immigration system. Two-thirds of you approved! In case you haven't had a chance to read it, I've included some of the Dig…
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