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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) led 24 of their colleagues in sending a letter to U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Director of National Intelligence Avril Hanes expressing concerns over the methodology used in National Security Memorandum (NSM) 20 to ensure Israel is following national… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: “Tens of thousands of innocent civilians, including journalists, doctors, aid workers, children, men, women, the elderly, and the disabled have been killed over five devastating months of war in Gaza. Aid workers trying to prevent catastrophic famine and physicians attempting to treat the injured, many… Read more »

Since taking office five years ago, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has gotten used to hearing migrants on the Texas-Mexico border being referred to in racist and xenophobic terms around Capitol Hill. To counter these mischaracterizations, Escobar has invited members of Congress to visit her hometown of El Paso, Texas. She’s brought 20 percent of the House (about 87 representatives) to her… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the confirmation of Leon Schydlower as United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas by the United States Senate: “Congratulations to El Pasoan Leon Schydlower for his confirmation to serve as the United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas by the United States… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar voted in favor of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 which authorizes funding for six government agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Health and Human Services.  “Today I voted for a second bipartisan government funding package that avoids a government shut down and that… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "To my knowledge, Texas National Guard have not yet provided details about what occurred leading up to the moments caught on video of migrants – who were already on U.S. soil – rushing past them to get to Border Patrol agents. I spoke with federal officials on the ground and was told there were no issues… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: “Any implementation of SB4 - regardless of duration - is guaranteed to fuel further and more egregious civil rights violations and racial profiling in Latino communities like mine. This will create significant confusion for local law enforcement agencies, peace officers and judges, and will cause… Read more »

Earlier this week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced H.Res.1074, reaffirming the U.S. House of Representatives' support for a two-state solution in Israel and Palestine. “Nearly 100 Democrats have joined this resolution to strongly reaffirm the U.S. House of Representatives' longstanding support for a two-state solution that would ensure the sovereignty, peace,… Read more »

Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act which authorizes six funding bills at levels consistent with the bipartisan budget agreement struck by Leader Schumer and Speaker Johnson in January of this year. “One of Congress’ most basic responsibilities to fund the government has been held hostage by the dysfunction and extremism of… Read more »

Today, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced that Mr. Eduardo Carrasco will be joining her as her guest for the State of the Union. Mr. Carrasco is an El Paso senior who saw his insulin prices drop from $73.89 to $25 a month thanks to provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a transformative law led by House… Read more »