Congresswoman Veronica Escobar raised alarms about the potential consequences of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” on the El Paso community after its approval in the U.S. Senate. With the bill awaiting final approval in the House, Escobar outlined several areas of concern.
“El Pasoans will lose access to their health care,” Escobar stated, highlighting how the bill could affect not only Medicare recipients but also those with private health insurance. She warned that hospitals might have to restrict services and programs, potentially leading to closures, especially in rural areas, and resulting in job losses in the healthcare sector.
Beyond healthcare, Escobar pointed out broader implications, including reductions to food banks and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Additionally, El Pasoans who depend on the food bank or nutrition programs in their schools will lose access to that nutritional support,” she said. Escobar also mentioned possible negative effects on students seeking Pell Grants and anticipated increases in electricity bills.
Escobar argued that the bill primarily benefits the wealthiest Americans, stating, “The biggest impact will be on El Pasoans who earn $51,000 or less per year. Their cost of living will significantly increase. All of this is happening so that Republicans can give the wealthiest Americans the biggest, most tax breaks.”
While all Democratic representatives in Texas share Escobar’s concerns, many Republicans support the bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, commented, “We’ve had lots of great conversations. I’ve met with individuals and groups all day long, as has the president who is fully engaged as well, trying to convince everybody that this is the very best product we can produce.”
President Trump expressed enthusiasm for the bill, stating, “We’re gonna have to see the final version. I don’t want to go too crazy with cuts. I don’t like cuts. There are certain things that have been cut, which is good. I think we’re doing well. We’re gonna have to see; it’s very complicated stuff. Great enthusiasm, as you know.”
The bill remains in the House, where Republicans are working to secure enough votes to pass it before Trump’s Fourth of July deadline.
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Escobar warns El Pasoans of healthcare, economic impacts from Trump’s Budget Bill
Local Congresswoman Veronica Escobar expressed concerns over the potential impacts of President Donald Trump ‘s “Big Beautiful Bill” on the El Paso community, following its passage in the U.S. Senate. As the bill awaits final approval in the House, Escobar highlighted several areas of concern.
“El Pasoans will lose access to their health care,” Escobar said, emphasizing the bill ‘s potential to affect not only those on Medicare but also individuals with private health insurance. She warned that hospitals might have to limit care and programs, leading to closures, particularly in rural areas, and resulting in a loss of healthcare jobs.
Beyond healthcare, Escobar noted broader implications, including cuts to food banks and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Additionally, El Pasoans who depend on the food bank or nutrition programs in their schools they will lose access to that nutritional support,” she said. Escobar also mentioned potential negative impacts on students seeking Pell Grants and anticipated increases in electricity bills.
Escobar argued that the bill primarily benefits the nation ‘s ultra-wealthy, stating, “The biggest impact will be to El Pasoans who are making $51,000 or less per year. Their cost of living will significantly increase. All of this is happening so that Republicans can give the wealthiest Americans the biggest, most tax breaks.”
While all Democratic representatives in Texas share Escobar ‘s concerns, many Republicans support the bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, said, “We ‘ve had lots of great conversations. I ‘ve met with individuals and groups all day long, as has the president who is fully engaged as well, trying to convince everybody that this is the very best product we can produce.”
President Trump expressed enthusiasm for the bill, stating, “We’re gonna have to see the final version. I don ‘t want to go too crazy with cuts. I don ‘t like cuts. There are certain things that have been cut, which is good. I think we ‘re doing well. We’re gonna have to see it’s very complicated stuff. Great enthusiasm as you know.”
The bill remains in the House, where Republicans are working to secure enough votes to pass it before Trump ‘s Fourth of July deadline.
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