Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) was joined by Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO) in introducing the bipartisan Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act, legislation that would examine how the Department of Defense can expand the use of Intergovernmental Support Agreements to complete minor military construction projects faster and at a lower cost.
“At Fort Bliss and installations… Read more »
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 religious site that has served the El Paso and Southern New Mexico area since 1939.
This legislation follows the Trump Administration’s announcement that it intends to seize… Read more »
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 – some of whom Trump appointed – rejected lawsuits challenging the results. Numerous recounts and audits have only reaffirmed that he lost. Prominent Republicans and members of his own… Read more »
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 Modernization Project later this month.
"I’m proud to share that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will be announcing the three Design-Build finalist teams and… Read more »
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 Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Angie Salazar voicing their concerns that ORR may be preparing to relocate unaccompanied minors, potentially to speed up their removals.
The full letter can… Read more »
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 Camp East Montana:
“The joint report published by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU on conditions at Camp East Montana only further confirms what I have been sounding… Read more »
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 operations in Gaza and Lebanon have resulted in staggering civilian casualties, widespread destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and other… Read more »
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 vehicle stops is a good first step. At least 22 people have been fired on by agents involved in Trump’s mass deportation plans, and six people, including… Read more »
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 people leave.”
In an office park in El Paso, Texas, across the street from the Nuevo Amanecer Church,… Read more »
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 housing bill to address our nation’s housing crisis and help hard working Americans. Despite the needs it addresses and the overwhelming support it has, Donald Trump… Read more »
