Veronica Escobar

Congresswoman Escobar Statement Following Dangerous Trump Speech to Cast Doubt on Election Safety Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after Donald Trump gave a rambling, dangerous speech from the White House: “Since the 2020 election, more than 60 judges –…

Congresswoman Escobar Celebrates Announcement of BOTA Modernization Project Industry Day Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) celebrated the announcement that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will be hosting an Industry Day for the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Land Port of Entry…

Congresswoman Escobar Leads Texas Democratic Delegation in Letter to HHS, ORR on Unaccompanied Minors Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) led a letter of the entire Texas Democratic Delegation to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Acting Director of the…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Human Rights Watch/ACLU Report on Camp East Montana Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to a joint, 84 page report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on the conditions at…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Massie Amendment Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "I will not support sending $3.3 billion to a Netanyahu government that has ignored our laws, interests, and values under both the Biden and Trump administrations. Israel's…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Reported Pause of ICE Vehicle Stops Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to reporting that ICE ordered a pause to most vehicle stops after two men were killed in a week: “The reported decision by ICE to pause…

Locked Away On a military base in West Texas, where the government has built a sprawling tent complex to hold thousands of immigrants, deprivation and dire conditions are part of the design. The Trump Administration’s goal, a former ICE official said, “is to make detention look and feel so bad that…

Congresswoman Escobar Celebrates 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law last night at midnight: "For the first time in decades, Congress passed a bipartisan…

Congresswoman Escobar Demands More Information on La Tuna Closure from BOP Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director William K. Marshall voicing her concerns about the announced closure of La Tuna. In her letter, she includes a list of…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Estrella del Paso Funding Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to news that the Trump administration was withholding funds from Estrella del Paso: "Estrella del Paso has been a lifeline for immigrant families…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Closure of La Tuna Tonight, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the reported closure of La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution: "The decision by the Bureau of Prisons to close La Tuna was done without notifying…

Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Bipartisan VA Home Loan Navigator Act Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), alongside Republican Congressman Jack Bergman, introduced the VA Home Loan Navigator Act, legislation to help veterans better access and use their VA home loan benefits by…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on Birthright Citizenship Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld the Constitutional right to Birthright Citizenship: "The 14th Amendment clearly states: “All persons born or naturalized…

Congresswoman Escobar Announces BOTA Project Moved to Design-Build Phase Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in announcing that the Bridge of the Americas Modernization Project has moved on to the Design-Build stage. This phase narrows down…

Congresswoman Escobar Shares Concerns with USDA Regarding New World Screwworm and Potential for Mass Euthanasia of Pets Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins sharing her concerns for the potential for New World Screwworm (NWS) to lead to…

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Military Funding, Military Promotions, Readiness and More During Markup of Defense FY27 Funding Bill Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee did their mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Bill. As a member of the committee, Congresswoman Veronica…

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Questions DHS Secretary Mullin During Oversight Hearing, Discusses Socorro Detention Warehouses and More This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) questioned DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin during an oversight hearing of the Homeland Security subcommittee…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Trump Refusal to Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after President Trump refused to sign the bipartisan 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which she voted for: “For too many families,…

CONSTITUTIONAL.AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H4207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve JROTC Instructor Recruitment and Retention Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), alongside Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), introduced the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Pay Oversight for Workforce Evaluation and…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Iran Deal Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement reacting to the Trump administration’s deal in Iran: “During Trump’s first term in office, he arrogantly ripped up a U.S.-led diplomatic deal between international partners…

HONORING RAIZ FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E589-E590] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Congresswoman Escobar Sends Letter to DHS Secretary and Acting ICE Director on Suspected Overdoses at Camp East Montana Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David Venturella regarding…

Congresswoman Escobar, 17 Other Democrats Urge DHS to Rescind Environmental, Historic Preservation Waivers at Big Bend Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Rep. Lloyd Doggett, every other member of the Texas Democratic Delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives, and five other…

Congresswoman Escobar Congratulates Fort Bliss for “Best Garrison” Recognition by Department of Defense Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Fort Bliss leadership commending them as the military installation was recognized by the Department of Defense as a recipient of…

Congresswoman Escobar Honors Ricardo Pepi and Alejandro “Alex” Zendejas in U.S. House of Representatives Ahead of the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) playing their first game of the 2026 Men’s World Cup tomorrow, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) submitted remarks to the Congressional Record…

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Camp East Montana, GAO Report, Mt. Cristo Rey, and More During Homeland Security Appropriations Committee Markup Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland…

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar on SAMHSA Funding, Office of Language Acquisition Funding During Appropriations Committee Debate Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services,…

HONORING RICARDO PEPI AND ALEJANDRO "ALEX" ZENDEJAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E562] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on GAO Report About “Waste and Performance Issues” at Camp East Montana Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement reacting to the Government Accountability Office report titled “Waste and Performance Issues at Camp East Montana…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Republican Reconciliation 2.0 Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after S.2, the FY2026 Budget Resolution (also known as Reconciliation 2.0) passed in the House: “Republicans are asking taxpayers to hand ICE and CBP…

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Republican Reconciliation 2.0 Bill, Discusses Republican Priorities, Camp East Montana, ICE & CBP Funding Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) provided testimony during the House Rules Committee hearing on S.2, the FY2026 Budget Resolution (also…

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Meta Data Center, Drunk Driving During Appropriations Markup Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill, and the…

Congresswoman Escobar Introduces House resolution recognizing May as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) introduced a House resolution recognizing May as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month.…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Removal of Commercial Traffic at BOTA Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the El Paso Chamber of Commerce fighting against the removal of commercial traffic from the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) : “An…

ICYMI: Congresswoman Escobar Honored with Voice of the Voiceless Award by Annunciation House Last Saturday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) was honored with the Voice of the Voiceless award as part of Annunciation House’s Voice of the Voiceless Awards recognizing individuals who have…

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks at MILCON-VA Subcommittee, Questions VA Secretary This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke twice during a House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON-VA) Subcommittee hearing. Testifying at…

Congresswoman Escobar Calls on the Army to Increase Transparency and Community Engagement on Proposed Fort Bliss Data Center Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll calling for greater transparency, meaningful public engagement, and stronger…

Congresswoman Escobar Secures Key Wins in Bipartisan Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Bill Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON-VA) Appropriations bill, which…

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3486-H3505] From the Congressional Record Online through…

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Bipartisan Wins in the FY27 MILCON-VA Legislation This afternoon, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke on the bipartisan wins included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill on the House floor…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Eminent Domain Action of Mt. Cristo Rey Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration has filed an eminent domain suit for possession of nearly 15 acres of land at Mt. Cristo…

Congresswoman Escobar Shares Concerns with El Paso Public Service Board on Data Centers Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent the members of the El Paso Water Public Service Board (PSB) a letter requesting the PSB adhere to several suggestions to protect and prioritize El Pasoans while…

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Congresswoman Escobar’s Dignity Act Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed her bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform legislation, the Dignity Act: “Our immigration system has…

Texas Tribune: U.S. Rep Veronica Escobar's bipartisan immigration bill draws GOP support - and backlash Texas Tribune: U.S. Rep Veronica Escobar's bipartisan immigration bill draws GOP support - and backlash The latest version of the El Paso Democrat ’ s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it…

Congresswoman Escobar Cosponsors Energy Bills Relief Act This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined over 130 House Democrats led by the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Sean Casten…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the 2026 Farm Bill Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the 2026 Farm Bill: "The Republican Farm Bill will hurt families and farmers, paving the way to more cruelty and exploitation of helpless animals. Americans are…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Passage of DHS Funding Bill Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the passage of the DHS funding bill: "For over two months, Democrats pushed legislation to avoid the DHS shutdown - a bill identical to the Senate bill…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on FISA Reauthorization Bill Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the FISA reauthorization bill: “Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is a powerful tool for collecting foreign intelligence and helping…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act Decision Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act decision: "It is unfortunately not surprising that the Supreme Court’s Republican majority ruled to…