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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 (IL-06) on the Energy Bills Relief Act, a family- and consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy that ensures Americans have… Read more »

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 struggling with the consequences of Trump's disastrous tariffs and soaring food prices, all while Republicans are making deep cuts to the very… Read more »

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 that passed 34 days ago. "House Republicans finally put this long-overdue bill on the floor to fund the Department of Homeland Security without… Read more »

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 keep our country safe. But with that power comes a real responsibility to protect the constitutional rights and civil liberties of the American… Read more »

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 dilute the voices of millions by allowing states to reduce minority representation. "This damaging decision sets our nation back in the fight for equality.… Read more »

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 data center. With the project moving forward, residents continue to raise concerns about strain on local utilities, potential increases in household costs, and the broader environmental… Read more »

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 process. The video can be found here and a (lightly edited) transcript has been provided below: Rules Committee Chairwoman Virginia Fox: Miss Escobar, you're… Read more »

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 (PA-1) and Jahana Hayes (CT-5), this legislation would address the urgent need for mental health professionals in schools. “Our children need support and mental health access and… Read more »

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 remarkable artist, musician, and proud El Pasoan, Hal Marcus. “For decades, Hal Marcus helped shape the artistic spirit of El Paso, leaving an indelible… Read more »

 Today, Congresswoman Escobar (TX-16), alongside Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-8), introduced the El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to strengthen congressional oversight and ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is fully prepared to open the El Paso VA Medical Center and deliver timely, high quality care to veterans across… Read more »