Veronica Escobar

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 Again Calls on Meta to Hold Public Listening Sessions on El Paso Data Center Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a second letter to Meta calling on the company to hold public listening sessions and provide clear answers to El Pasoans about the impacts of its new…

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Provides Opening Remarks on Republican Budget Bill This afternoon, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) provided opening remarks at the the FY2026 Budget Resolution at the House of Representatives Committee on Rules, which begins the Senate-led reconciliation…

Congresswoman Escobar Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Mental Health Services at Schools This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) co-sponsored the bipartisan Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act. Led by Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Brian Fitzpatrick…

Congresswoman Escobar Honors Hal Marcus in U.S. House of Representatives Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) submitted a Congressional Record to honor Hal Marcus. You can the find her submission here or read it below: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of a…

Congresswoman Escobar Introduces the El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act to Ensure High Quality Care to Veterans Across El Paso Today, Congresswoman Escobar (TX-16), alongside Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-8), introduced the El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of…

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Questions Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) questioned Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the Department of Homeland Security…

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HAL MARCUS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E335] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

ICYMI: Escobar, Underwood, Warren, Luján Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), along with U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Representative Lauren…

Congresswoman Escobar Hosts Event Honoring Ten Extraordinary El Pasoans Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted her third Congressional Commendation Event, recognizing a group of outstanding El Pasoans whose work has strengthened the community across fields including education, public…

Congresswoman Escobar Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Act to Strengthen Mental Health Access for Service Members Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, led by Representative Gil Cisneros (CA-31), in co-sponsoring the Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act,…

Congresswoman Escobar Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Love Lives On Act to Support Military Families Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined 144 other Members of Congress, led by Richard Hudson (NC-9), in cosponsoring the Love Lives On Act — bipartisan legislation to ensure surviving spouses of fallen…

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CARLOS SPECTOR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E188] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1299-H1317] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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August 2025 Town Hall

Congressional Office Hours with the Small Business Administration

Congressional Office Hours with Sentri/Global Entry Program

July 21, 2025 Tele-Town Hall I'd like to invite you to join me on Monday, July 21st at 6pm MT for a live tele-town hall. With so much news over the last few weeks, I wanted to take some time to share my latest updates with you and answer your questions. You can watch along on my Facebook page, or…

Congressional Office Hours with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

June 7th In-Person Town Hall Join Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) for her an in-person town hall on Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. MT at the Horizon High School Cafeteria. This town hall is free and open to the public. El Pasoans can join this conversation on Facebook Live . El Pasoans can…

Congressional Office Hours with USCIS

Congressional Mobile Office Hours with the El Paso Passport Agency

March 29th In-Person Town Hall Join Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) for her an in-person town hall on Saturday, March 29, at 9 a.m. MT at the Eastwood High School Auditorium. This town hall is free and open to the public. El Pasoans can join this conversation on Facebook Live . El Pasoans…

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3724, ACCREDITATION FOR COLLEGE EXCELLENCE ACT OF 2023; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4790, GUIDING UNIFORM AND RESPONSIBLE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND... Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record…