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 honoring Ricardo Pepi and Alejandro “Alex” Zendejas for their selection on the USMNT.
Below is a transcript of her submitted remarks. They can also be found here in the Congressional Record… Read more »
Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Bill. In her remarks, she spoke on seven amendments. She spoke in support of an amendment banning construction of a wall at Big Bend National Park. She also spoke on the six amendments she proposed, two of which were accepted and included into… Read more »
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, Education, and Related Agencies. In her remarks, she spoke on two amendments she proposed.
The first amendment provided by Rep. Escobar to prohibit the temporary or permanent withholding of appropriated funds for… Read more »
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 Provide Valuable Lessons for Future Facilities”:
“A loaded gun taken onto a military installation by a private contractor who lost this weapon; evidence in a homicide investigation that… Read more »
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 another $70 billion, even though the Department of Homeland Security still has roughly $100 billion from the so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill.’ I voted… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) provided testimony during the House Rules Committee hearing on S.2, the FY2026 Budget Resolution (also known as Reconciliation 2.0). This legislation passed in the Senate last week and is to be considered in the House this week.
In her opening remarks, she spoke about Camp East Montana, the $1.8 billion slush fund Donald Trump continues to… Read more »
Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill, and the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Bill. In her remarks, she spoke on two amendments.
The first amendment was provided by Rep. Escobar… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) introduced a House resolution recognizing May as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a condition characterized by difficulties in regulating emotion and is estimated to effect 14 million Americans nationwide.
"For too long, borderline personality disorder has… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the El Paso Chamber of Commerce fighting against the removal of commercial traffic from the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA):
“An overwhelming majority of El Pasoans support removing commercial traffic from BOTA; we’ve known this since GSA reported that 93% of the 12,000 El Pasoans who… Read more »
Last Saturday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) was honored with the Voice of the Voiceless award as part of Annunciation House’s Voice of the Voiceless Awards recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional courage, advocacy, and commitment to justice in the border region.
“I’m deeply honored to receive Annunciation House’s Voice of the Voiceless award. To be… Read more »
