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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) Vice-Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, and her House Armed Services Committee (HASC) colleagues advanced out of committee H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. “This comprehensive FY23 NDAA is the result of thoughtful, crucial work to invest in our nation’s… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement on the US Supreme Court’s opinion on Ysleta del Sur Pueblo v. Texas which ruled in favor of granting the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo their gaming rights:   “Today’s historic opinion marks a long-overdue victory for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe. I congratulate all those who worked on behalf of the Tiguas to help… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement after this week’s floor votes on gun safety legislation, including H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act, and H.R. 2377, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act:  “For far too long, Americans have suffered the cost of inaction. With tens of thousands of lives taken or forever impacted by gun… Read more »

Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced H.Res.1165 - a resolution declaring gun violence a public health crisis. Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted to pass and spoke in support of H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act. Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced H.R. 7930, the Military Spouse Entrepreneur Reimbursement Act. This legislation reimburses military spouse entrepreneurs for costs associated with relocating their own businesses when their servicemember receives a permanent change of station (PCS) order.  “Our servicemembers and their families make so many sacrifices… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement after hosting President Joe Biden’s Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall: “The best way to learn about the border and our community is to personally experience all it has to offer. El Paso has found itself – as it has for many years – as a focal point in the conversation about immigration and border… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced H.R. 7814, the Healthcare Providers Safety Act of 2022. This legislation establishes a grant program for healthcare providers to enhance the physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients.  “Healthcare providers are essential healthcare workers who have been showing up, innovating, and constantly adapting.… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) led a letter to President Biden urging his Administration to address Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s harmful commercial vehicles inspection policy at the Southern Border. The letter, which was co-signed by the entire Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation, comes on the heels of Governor Abbott’s recent directive to increase inspections of… Read more »

Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) was named to the conference committee for the America COMPETES Act by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Congresswoman Escobar’s selection comes as one of two Democratic Members representing the House Armed Services Committee. The America COMPETES Act of 2022 addresses inflation and will ensure that America can outcompete any nation… Read more »