Veronica Escobar

Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Extend Government Funding Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after voting to fund the federal government: “Today, I voted in favor of the Senate legislation to fund our government, protect vulnerable populations, continue…

HONORING THE MEDICAL CENTER OF THE AMERICAS FOUNDATION ON ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E821] From the Congressional Record Online…

Congresswoman Escobar Urges TCEQ to Provide More Information on Marathon Refinery Incident Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Chairwoman Brooke Paup requesting that TCEQ answer questions about the Marathon Refinery…

Congresswoman Escobar Visits FCI La Tuna Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after visiting Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) La Tuna: "My team and I just completed our oversight visit at La Tuna, which has been slated to be shut down next year,…

Congresswoman Escobar Celebrates Rep. Salazar’s Vatican Meeting on the Bipartisan Dignity Act Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), co-author of the Dignity Act, released the following statement on Representative María Salazar’s Trip to the Vatican to meet with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV :…

Congresswoman Escobar Calls for EPA to Investigate Marathon Refinery Incident Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason strongly urging the agency to launch an…

Congresswoman Escobar Announces Socorro Warehouses Will No Longer Be Used by ICE Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement announcing that the Socorro warehouses have been transferred to the General Services Administration (GSA) and will no longer be used by…

Congresswoman Escobar Announces Fall 2026 Youth Opportunities Today, the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced leadership opportunities and ways for teens and young adults to get involved in public service and the community. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) The…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement Remembering August 3rd Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement marking seven years since the Walmart shooting on August 3rd, 2019: "Every El Pasoan knows where they were on August 3rd, 2019. Today remains a solemn day, and…

Amid Soaring Utility Bills, Congresswoman Escobar Renews Call for Legislative Package to Lower Energy Costs As El Paso families continue to face rising utility bills and extreme temperatures, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) is renewing her call for Congress to advance a package of…

TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Opposes Additional Funding for War in Iran, Speaks on House Floor Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke on the House Floor against the nearly $100 billion request by the Trump administration for the war in Iran. Video of her remarks can be found here…

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5127-H5143] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Congresswoman Escobar Votes Against Watered-Down Republican Attempt at Stock Trading Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the watered down stock trading legislation put forth by Republicans: “Members of Congress should not engage in stock…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on National Defense Authorization Act Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the most important bills Congress considers each year, and, as a former member of the House Armed Services…

Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Military Child Care and Expand Employment Opportunities for Military Spouses Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act, legislation that would direct the Department of…

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Bad Faith, Partisan Funding Deal Tonight, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the bad faith, partisan funding deal put forth by Republicans: "For the last two years, House Republicans have not meaningfully engaged…

Representatives Escobar, Alford Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Red Tape and Accelerate Military Construction Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) was joined by Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO) in introducing the bipartisan Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act, legislation that would…

Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Eminent Domain of Mt. Cristo Rey Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act, legislation to prohibit the federal government from exercising eminent domain at Mount Cristo Rey, a sacred…

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 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 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 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…

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 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…

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,…

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…

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 ]…

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 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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…