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This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02), both members of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to agency heads at the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation seeking a public briefing to discuss last week’s attack on the United States Capitol. Wednesday’s attack is the… Read more »

Click Here to Watch Video Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released a video message to El Pasoans on the failed coup attempt that took place in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021. The video message was shared with Congresswoman Escobar’s constituents this evening on… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement after joining two resolutions to impeach President Donald J. Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors: “Donald J. Trump is a threat to our democracy and national security. He was unfit to serve as president on day one and remains unfit to serve as president today. After yesterday’s failed coup attempt, it is… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement on failed coup attempt and Joint Session of Congress certifying Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as next President and Vice President of the United States: “January 6, 2021 will be remembered as a dark and tragic day in American history. Our democracy was threatened by domestic terrorists who violently stormed… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling approving the Trump Administration’s request to end the 2020 Census count early: “The Supreme Court’s decision to enable the Trump administration’s efforts to weaponize the 2020 Census is deeply disappointing and will inflict long-lasting harm on El Paso and vulnerable… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month: “During this month, people across our country come together to celebrate the incredible contributions and voices of Latinos that enrich our American culture and society. “Unfortunately, this month of celebration and pride comes at a time when Latinos are being… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined a group of House Democrats as an original cosponsor of the Our Lawn Act. The legislation, introduced by Congressman Dean Phillips (MN-03), bans the use of White House grounds for political purposes. For nearly a century, the Hatch Act has existed to provide a clear distinction between public servants and electoral candidates. Both parties… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released a report with the results of a bilingual online survey on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The bilingual online survey asked El Pasoans about their experiences with mail delivery delays and concerns about the future of the USPS. Eight hundred and seventy-nine individuals responded to the survey. The survey is one aspect of… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), a Vice Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), issued the following statement on Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment: “One hundred years ago, after intense struggle, persistence, and adversity, the 19th Amendment was finally adopted in our… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG) demanding answers about concerning allegations of sexual assault and harassment raised by current and former detainees at the El Paso Processing Center… Read more »