Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), joined by Representatives James Clyburn (SC-06), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Brian Higgins (NY-26), John Garamendi (CA-08), Katie Porter (CA-47) Nikema Williams (GA-06), and Summer Lee (PA-12) introduced the Disarm Hate Act to prevent individuals convicted of violent misdemeanor hate crimes from purchasing or possessing firearms. Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement:
"On August 3, 2019, El Pasoans found themselves at the center of America’s domestic violent extremism and our gun violence epidemic.
"It’s been four years since a white supremacist confessed that he drove over 10 hours to El Paso in order to slaughter Hispanics and immigrants. He published a screed… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement as the federal sentencing hearing of the August 3rd shooter begins this week:
“While this week’s federal sentencing is an important step toward justice for the horrific tragedy of August 3, 2019, for many El Pasoans, it will also mean re-living the trauma of that day and every day that followed. Many of the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after last night’s shooting at Cielo Vista Mall:
“Last night’s shooting at Cielo Vista Mall brought back traumatic memories for many El Pasoans. I am thankful to all the first responders who quickly and selflessly answered the call and for local leaders with whom I have stayed in close contact as… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the El Paso Walmart shooter pleaded guilty in federal court to hate crimes and weapons charges:
“Yesterday’s hearing, where the El Paso Walmart shooter pleaded guilty to 90 different charges, including hate crimes, murder, and weapons charges, was no doubt incredibly difficult for everyone who… Read more »
Today, on the third anniversary of the domestic terrorist attack in El Paso, Texas, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement during the Border Network for Human Right’s El Paso Firme Community Memorial Event. Below are her remarks as written:
“Three years ago, El Paso was forever changed when a domestic terrorist drove over 700 miles to carry out racist… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement after this week’s floor votes on gun safety legislation, including H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act, and H.R. 2377, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act:
“For far too long, Americans have suffered the cost of inaction. With tens of thousands of lives taken or forever impacted by gun… Read more »
Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced H.Res.1165 - a resolution declaring gun violence a public health crisis. Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar issued the following remarks on the House Floor preceding passage of H.R. 4380, the El Paso Community Healing Garden Act. The bill passed today with overwhelming bipartisan support and is now awaiting action in the U.S. Senate before it is signed into law by President Biden:
“Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong and enthusiastic support of my… Read more »
