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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced the introduction of H.R. 6533, the Defeat Infant and Maternal Mortality Act (DIMMA). This bipartisan legislation authorizes the Department of Defense (DoD) to share with state and local health authorities information on infant and maternal health care practices in order to address the United… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Armed Services Committee, along with Representatives Jackie Speier (CA-14), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39), and Deb Haaland (NM-01), led a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper urging the military to demonstrate appropriate restraint and halt non-essential projects, such as construction of the border wall, during the coronavirus pandemic to safeguard the health and safety of military personnel. Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar welcomed General John M. Murray, Commanding General of U.S. Army Futures Command, to El Paso. The purpose of the visit was to explore potential partnerships between the U.S. Army Futures Command and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). During the visit, UTEP President Heather Wilson led a tour of the College of Engineering where college leaders… Read more »

“Our men and women in uniform stand ready to put their lives on the line for the nation they love every single day, and we have the moral obligation to support and protect them, as well as their loved ones,” said Rep. Escobar. “I’m proud to join Congressman Cisneros to introduce the Military Family Parole in Place Act to show our gratitude and protect military and veteran families against deportation.” Read more »

The information exposed by environmental groups is beyond disturbing and confirms the Trump administration’s lack of true leadership as well as its complete disregard for the safety and dignity of the human beings in their custody. Read more »

“Veterans Day is an opportunity for El Pasoans and our nation to honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States of America. Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Armed Services Committee, led a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Kevin McAleenan seeking answers regarding Department of Defense (DoD) policy on the process for non-citizen servicemembers seeking naturalization and how the Department of Homeland Security evaluates servicemember applications for naturalization. Read more »

“President Trump’s irresponsible decision to steal funding for vital military construction projects in the El Paso region, the U.S. and the world, is a power grab that will undermine our national security and harm the morale and quality of life of our troops.” Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) in co-leading a bicameral letter which was sent to the Chairpersons and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees as they begin conference negotiations on the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Read more »

The Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act would prevent the Trump administration from deporting the immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, and siblings) of members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans who served in active duty who were discharged in conditions other than dishonorable, and servicemembers who died in the line of duty if they have not committed a serious crime. Read more »