# Escobar Secures $157B for Military, Vets; El Paso Benefits

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-05-21T03:31:40+00:00
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## Resource

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar secures significant funding for military construction and veterans affairs in the Fiscal Year twenty twenty-seven Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill. The bill, which includes over four hundred eighty billion dollars, focuses on mental health support, suicide prevention, and womens health. Escobar, a member of the House Appropriations Committee subcommittee, advocated for detailed updates on the new El Paso VA Medical Center and pushed for standardized building codes for new construction tech. The bill also aims to improve healthcare access for veterans, modernize medical image sharing, and explore flexible and cost-effective military construction projects. Additionally, it directs the VA to investigate herbicide exposure for veterans in Puerto Rico and promotes responsible use of artificial intelligence in claims processing. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7385b3bce78234ff

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