Rep. Escobar Introduces Legislation to Improve Infrastructure in El Paso Colonias
May 15, 2021
May 15, 2021
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on May 14, 2021:
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 Paso colonias have lacked critical infr . . .
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 Paso colonias have lacked critical infr . . .