Our founding fathers envisioned a country rooted in democratic values, a country in consistent pursuit of a more perfect union. Every person has a place in this country, and I'm proud to defend all Americans regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sex, or identity.
Legislation Supported by Congresswoman Escobar
- John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025: This legislation would restore and strengthen provisions of the Voting Rights Act, aiming to protect voting rights and address discriminatory practices in elections.
- The Equality Act: This legislation would explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics in key areas of life, including employment, housing, public accommodations, federally funded programs, education, jury selection, and credit. Specifically, the Equality Act amends existing civil rights laws by either adding “sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)” as protected characteristics or, where sex is already included as a protected characteristic, by explicitly clarifying that unlawful sex discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
- The Respect for Marriage Act: This legislation provides crucial safeguards for same-sex and interracial couples.
- Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act: This legislation would formally block Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from detaining or deporting U.S. citizens.
- Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement (VISIBLE) Act of 2025: This legislation would require immigration enforcement officers — including DHS personnel such as Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), federal agents detailed to immigration operations, and deputized state or local officers — to display clearly legible identification, including their agency name or initials and either their name or badge number, in a manner that remains visible and unobscured by tactical gear or clothing. It would prohibit non-medical face coverings (such as masks or balaclavas) that obscure identity or facial visibility, with exceptions for environmental hazards or covert operations and require DHS to establish disciplinary procedures for violations, report annually to Congress on compliance, and investigate complaints through its Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.
