Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Establish an Office of Colonia Affairs
April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on April 20, 2023:
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 nee . . .
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 nee . . .