Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act, legislation that would direct the Department of Defense to identify ways to strengthen the military child care workforce while creating meaningful employment opportunities for military spouses.
“Supporting our servicemembers means supporting their families,” said Congresswoman… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement:
"The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the most important bills Congress considers each year, and, as a former member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), I have tremendous respect for the bipartisan work HASC has done for decades to support our national security and our servicemembers. The… Read more »
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 »
Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee did their mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Bill. As a member of the committee, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) secured $45 million for El Paso, $41.1 million for Texas, and introduced four amendments, two of which were accepted and two that were rejected by Republicans. Below is a summary of her wins for El Paso, as well as a… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement reacting to the Trump administration’s deal in Iran:
“During Trump’s first term in office, he arrogantly ripped up a U.S.-led diplomatic deal between international partners and Iran (the JCPOA) - negotiated over nearly two years - that prevented Iran from becoming a nuclear power, ensured by law that… Read more »
Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Fort Bliss leadership commending them as the military installation was recognized by the Department of Defense as a recipient of the 2026 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Fort Bliss was also recognized by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command as the Army’s “Best Garrison” for Fiscal… 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 »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, led by Representative Gil Cisneros (CA-31), in co-sponsoring the Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act, legislation to strengthen implementation of critical mental health protections for U.S. service members.
The legislation builds on the Brandon Act, which was enacted following the tragic death of… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined 144 other Members of Congress, led by Richard Hudson (NC-9), in cosponsoring the Love Lives On Act — bipartisan legislation to ensure surviving spouses of fallen service members and veterans do not lose critical benefits if they choose to remarry. Read more »
