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“We are 33 days into a senseless shutdown that is endangering our security and threatening our economy, because President Trump and the Republican Senate insist on holding the American people hostage to a wasteful and ineffective border wall,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “I’m working every day to end this shutdown and deliver effective investments for the community of El Paso. Now, the Senate must do their part and send this legislative package to the President’s desk.” Read more »

“Today’s report publicly confirms what many of us in El Paso believed: the Trump administration misled the American people." Read more »

“I’m proud that Congress took a significant step forward to stop the Trump administration from diverting critical disaster relief funds meant for other projects towards an expensive and ineffective border wall." Read more »

“I couldn’t be more honored to have been named to serve on the House Judiciary Committee by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “I stand ready to work under the leadership of Chairman Jerrold Nadler to defend our constitution and be a voice for El Paso, the border region, and the American people.” Read more »

“Today’s court ruling is a rejection of the Trump administration’s attempts to target immigrant communities and subvert the Census Bureau for its political purposes." Read more »

“I’m honored and grateful to have been named to the House Armed Services Committee,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “This is a critical appointment for the Fort Bliss Army Base and El Paso. I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues and under the leadership of Chairman Adam Smith.” Read more »

“Tornillo is the embodiment of a dark chapter in America’s history. While the people of El Paso are relieved by the news, we know that this does not reverse the emotional and psychological harm the Trump administration has inflicted on these children, and that this does not put an end to the hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies coming out of the White House." Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) delivered her first House floor speech as a Member of the 116th United States Congress. Below is a transcript of her remarks as delivered: Read more »

“The people of El Paso and across the country are disappointed with the culture of corruption in Washington D.C.,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “The new Democratic House majority has received marching orders from the American people and we are ready to deliver on our promise to put hardworking families first and return power to the people.” Read more »

“It is a privilege to serve the people of Texas’ 16th District and work for a community I love. My team and I have been working hard to ensure that we hit the ground running to pass legislation that re-opens our government and ends the Trump shutdown,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “In Congress, I will be committed to standing up for the border, advancing El Paso's agenda, and working alongside my colleagues to bring to Washington the accountability the American people deserve.” Read more »