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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 been broken for over 40 years. Families, businesses, and entire communities live with that sober reality every day. That’s why this endorsement from the… Read more »

Last week, 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 ensuring transparency and accountability from data centers. The letter can be found here, and the full text can be found below: Dear Chair Morris and the esteemed… Read more »

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 more palatable to Republicans. Some have gotten on board, but others are firmly opposed. By Gabby Birenbaum WASHINGTON — When Democrats took control of Washington after… Read more »

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 »