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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined 144 other Members of Congress, led by Richard Hudson (NC-9), in cosponsoring the Love Lives On Act — bipartisan legislation to ensure surviving spouses of fallen service members and veterans do not lose critical benefits if they choose to remarry. Read more »

El Pasoans deserve transparency and a meaningful role in decisions that will directly affect their daily lives. Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted against the hypocritical Republican effort to amend the Constitution and balance the federal budget offered by the party which voted to add trillions to our national debt in the last year alone. “If Republicans — who control every lever of the federal government — truly wanted to balance the federal budget, they… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) signed the discharge petition to fully fund TSA, FEMA, CISA, and other DHS agencies: “We all want to ensure DHS personnel like TSA, FEMA, CISA and Coast Guard and others get paid. We only need three Republicans to sign onto our bill to get these hard working employees paid.  “Meanwhile, with an unprecedented $191 billion… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the credible allegations against Cesar Chavez for rape and sexual abuse: "The credible allegations against Cesar Chavez for rape and sexual abuse are horrific. My heart is with the survivors who, for decades, have seen their abuser lauded as a hero. As one of them says: 'The movement — that’s the… Read more »

Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined 69 other Members of Congress led by Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) in urging the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to reduce the cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, which have soared in part due to the use of dynamic pricing. The full letter, sent to FIFA President Gianni Infantino,… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that 12 of her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests have been signed into law. Through this year’s appropriations cycle, the Congresswoman was able to bring back $15 million to El Paso to support critical local priorities including water infrastructure, cancer research, public safety communications, and economic development projects… Read more »

On Saturday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) held a ceremony in which she announced her nominees to four of the five United States Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy,… 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 »