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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the Senate confirmation of Jaime Esparza as United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas: “I am proud to announce that El Pasoan Jaime Esparza has been officially confirmed as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas. Having lived and worked in El Paso for most of his life, Mr.… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after Leader McCarthy’s visit to El Paso and his threat to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas:   “Leader McCarthy’s threat to impeach Secretary Mayorkas does nothing to improve the situation at our border, and his visit to El Paso today was more of the what… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement following Speaker Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek another term in Democratic leadership: “Speaker Pelosi has been the most consequential leader of my time, a woman of strength, strategy and brilliance. She led our country through some of our darkest moments and she shepherded historic legislation that… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released a statement following President Joe Biden’s nomination of long-time El Paso resident and District Attorney Jaime Esparza as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas: “I am proud to support the nomination of El Pasoan and former District Attorney of 28 years Jaime Esparza for the position of U.S. Attorney for the Western District of… Read more »

This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), along with the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee Chair, Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), introduced H.R. 9163, the Advancing Justice for our Servicemembers Act. This legislation would set a time limit for processing complaints of harassment and discrimination made by members of the Armed Services, as well as… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), a member of the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee voted to advance her bill H.R. 2920, the “American Families United Act,” out of committee late last night: “For decades, too many American families have been forced to live apart from one… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement after her arrest defending abortion access and reproductive freedom in front of the Supreme Court: "Protesting injustice in our country is as old as our democracy itself; it is a cornerstone of our history, a principle of our nation, and a faithful mechanism for the will of the people to be heard. That is… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar issued the following statement after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was released:   “It is a dark day in America when a Supreme Court ruling ensures the generations that follow ours will have fewer rights than we have today. The Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health… 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) 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 »