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 »
Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill, and the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Bill. In her remarks, she spoke on two amendments.
The first amendment was provided by Rep. Escobar… 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 on the FISA reauthorization bill:
“Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is a powerful tool for collecting foreign intelligence and helping keep our country safe. But with that power comes a real responsibility to protect the constitutional rights and civil liberties of the American… 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 »
Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), along with U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led 32 members of Congress in pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General to investigate Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) failure to provide accurate information about where… Read more »
Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Trusted Traveler Program Transparency Act, legislation that creates much-needed transparency and standardized processes for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Trusted Traveler Program.
“The Trusted Traveler Program is a vital benefit that helps move people and traffic across our ports safely and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Iran War Powers Resolution:
“The war with Iran took an immediate and significant toll with the death of 6 American service members. We mourn the loss of these heroic individuals and send our prayers to their loved ones. The President has warned that more casualties are to come, flippantly… Read more »
