Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David Venturella regarding reports that at least three people have suffered suspected overdoses at Camp East Montana.
The full text of the letter can be found below or here:
Secretary Mullin and Acting Director Venturella:
I write… Read more »
Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Bill. In her remarks, she spoke on seven amendments. She spoke in support of an amendment banning construction of a wall at Big Bend National Park. She also spoke on the six amendments she proposed, two of which were accepted and included into… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement reacting to the Government Accountability Office report titled “Waste and Performance Issues at Camp East Montana Provide Valuable Lessons for Future Facilities”:
“A loaded gun taken onto a military installation by a private contractor who lost this weapon; evidence in a homicide investigation that… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after S.2, the FY2026 Budget Resolution (also known as Reconciliation 2.0) passed in the House:
“Republicans are asking taxpayers to hand ICE and CBP another $70 billion, even though the Department of Homeland Security still has roughly $100 billion from the so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill.’ I voted… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) provided testimony during the House Rules Committee hearing on S.2, the FY2026 Budget Resolution (also known as Reconciliation 2.0). This legislation passed in the Senate last week and is to be considered in the House this week.
In her opening remarks, she spoke about Camp East Montana, the $1.8 billion slush fund Donald Trump continues to… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration has filed an eminent domain suit for possession of nearly 15 acres of land at Mt. Cristo Rey:
“Mt. Cristo Rey's cultural and religious significance is central to our region. Seizing this community asset in order to build a border wall is consistent… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed her bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform legislation, the Dignity Act:
“Our immigration system has been broken for over 40 years. Families, businesses, and entire communities live with that sober reality every day. That’s why this endorsement from the… Read more »
Texas Tribune: U.S. Rep Veronica Escobar's bipartisan immigration bill draws GOP support - and backlash
The latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it more palatable to Republicans. Some have gotten on board, but others are firmly opposed.
By Gabby Birenbaum
WASHINGTON — When Democrats took control of Washington after… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the passage of the DHS funding bill:
"For over two months, Democrats pushed legislation to avoid the DHS shutdown - a bill identical to the Senate bill that passed 34 days ago.
"House Republicans finally put this long-overdue bill on the floor to fund the Department of Homeland Security without… Read more »
This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) questioned Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Rodney Scott, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Joseph Edlow, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)… Read more »
