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 »
This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke twice during a House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON-VA) Subcommittee hearing. Testifying at today’s subcommittee hearing were Doug Collins, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Richard Topping, Assistant Secretary of Management and Chief Financial… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll calling for greater transparency, meaningful public engagement, and stronger accountability regarding the proposed Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) data center project at Fort Bliss.
The proposed project, which has reportedly been discussed at hyperscale levels approaching 2.5 gigawatts,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON-VA) Appropriations bill, which advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee with unanimous bipartisan support.
The FY2027 MILCON-VA bill provides $481 billion overall, including $157 billion in discretionary funding for… Read more »
This afternoon, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke on the bipartisan wins included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill on the House floor ahead of the final vote for the legislation.
The video can be found here and a transcript can be found below:
Congresswoman Escobar: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration has filed an eminent domain suit for possession of nearly 15 acres of land at Mt. Cristo Rey:
“Mt. Cristo Rey's cultural and religious significance is central to our region. Seizing this community asset in order to build a border wall is consistent… Read more »
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 »
