Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) attended the 2023 Munich Security Conference, participating joining the conference’s international townhall on migration titled “Resetting Migration: Moving Toward Opportunities.”
Congresswoman Escobar participated alongside Kyriakos Mitotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic and Ylva Johansson, the European Commissioner for Home… 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 »
Over the last two days, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted 7 Members of Congress on a Congressional Delegation visit to El Paso. The purpose of this visit was for Representatives to gain a comprehensive look at the challenges migrants, federal law enforcement agents, and our community as a whole face along the border.
“I’m thrilled 7 of my Democratic colleagues joined me in… Read more »
Today – Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Armed Services Committee, 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… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced the winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge: Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle School student Aurora Shindo, who won with her submission of the application DO-NATION.
DO-NATION is an app that connects El Pasoans needing food, healthcare items, or financial support to request those items and connect with other… 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 »
Today, the House Democratic Caucus approved the nomination of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) to serve on the House Committee on Ethics for the 118th Congress.
Having served on the committee during the 117th Congress, this appointment will be Congresswoman Escobar’s second term on the committee.
“I am honored and humbled to continue serving on this crucial committee,”… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on President Biden’s acceptance of her invitation to visit El Paso:
“Decades of Congress addressing immigration solely as a border issue, while actively shrinking legal pathways, and failing to get beyond paralyzing political gridlock has created a humanitarian crisis that is being unfairly shouldered by communities… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar voted to pass the $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act to invest in hardworking families, critical infrastructure, and local quality of life. Read more »
