Veronica Escobar

This bill would set aside money to replace the air traffic control tower at El Paso International Airport in Texas. This means air travelers and the airport itself could see improved safety and efficiency from a modernized tower.

This bill would stop people convicted of certain misdemeanor hate crimes from buying or owning guns. It would also stop those who got tougher sentences for misdemeanors because of hate or bias. This changes federal law to keep firearms out of their hands.

This bill would give the President new power to punish foreign individuals and companies that significantly worsen climate change or destroy forests. These punishments could include stopping them from traveling to the U.S. and freezing their money and property. It also aims to better protect people who advocate for the environment from harm and corruption.

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This bill would give the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security new power to help spouses and children of U.S. citizens avoid deportation or stay in the country. This includes widows and orphans of U.S. citizens. It aims to prevent family separation when it would cause hardship.

This bill would create new ways for communities to have a say in border policies and would set up an independent office to handle complaints about border agencies. It would also require more training for border agents and officers and would make it harder to separate families at the border. These changes aim to improve transparency and accountability for people living in border areas and those interacting with border officials.

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This bill would let health care providers apply for federal grants to make their facilities safer. These grants would help pay for things like better physical security and stronger cyber defenses. The goal is to protect patients and staff and ensure everyone can safely access care.