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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) led 30 of her colleagues in sending a letter to U.S Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Troy Miller, and Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tae Johnson expressing concerns about access to abortion care in immigrant communities.  The lawmakers… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling of access to Mifepristone: “Last night’s Supreme Court ruling allowing the safe and effective abortion pill Mifepristone to remain accessible to millions of Americans is a win for our country. But make no mistake, it is only a matter of time before we face the next attack on women’s… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced H.R. 286, the Healthcare Providers’ Safety Act of 2023. This legislation establishes a grant program for healthcare providers to enhance the physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients. This is the same bill that Congresswoman Escobar introduced during the 117th Congress.  “Essential… Read more »