Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after voting to fund the federal government:
“Today, I voted in favor of the Senate legislation to fund our government, protect vulnerable populations, continue funding vital programs, and avoid yet another Republican shutdown.
“This is a bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) that funds our government through… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after visiting Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) La Tuna:
"My team and I just completed our oversight visit at La Tuna, which has been slated to be shut down next year, leaving hundreds of federal employees without their jobs and even more detainees whose families and lawyers are here in this community… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke on the House Floor against the nearly $100 billion request by the Trump administration for the war in Iran.
Video of her remarks can be found here, and a transcript can be found below:
Congresswoman Escobar: Thank you, Mr. Ranking Member [Brendan Boyle]. And thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I rise in strong opposition to this… Read more »
Tonight, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the bad faith, partisan funding deal put forth by Republicans:
"For the last two years, House Republicans have not meaningfully engaged with Democrats in discussions about funding our government. Because they control every lever of government - the House, Senate and White House - Republicans… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director William K. Marshall voicing her concerns about the announced closure of La Tuna. In her letter, she includes a list of 18 questions she requests the BOP to answer.
The full text of the letter can be found here or below:
Director Marshall:
I write regarding the Federal… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to news that the Trump administration was withholding funds from Estrella del Paso:
"Estrella del Paso has been a lifeline for immigrant families in our community, providing the legal support that makes our justice system fairer and more accessible. The Trump Administration's decision to… Read more »
Tonight, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the reported closure of La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution:
"The decision by the Bureau of Prisons to close La Tuna was done without notifying my office.
"As I push for the agency to release more information, I’m concerned closing La Tuna is evidence of a continued pattern by the… Read more »
Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. In her remarks, she spoke on two amendments she proposed.
The first amendment provided by Rep. Escobar to prohibit the temporary or permanent withholding of appropriated funds for… 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 »
