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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after visiting Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) La Tuna: "My team and I just completed our oversight visit at La Tuna, which has been slated to be shut down next year, leaving hundreds of federal employees without their jobs and even more detainees whose families and lawyers are here in this community… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason strongly urging the agency to launch an investigation into last week's incident at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in El Paso. The full letter can be found here or below: Dear Administrator Zeldin and Regional… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement announcing that the Socorro warehouses have been transferred to the General Services Administration (GSA) and will no longer be used by ICE: "I’m pleased to announce that the Department of Homeland Security will be putting the Socorro warehouses up for sale and they will no longer be used by the federal… Read more »

Today, the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced leadership opportunities and ways for teens and young adults to get involved in public service and the community. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) The Congressional App Challenge is hosted by Members of Congress for middle school and high school students to encourage participation in STEM education, develop… Read more »

 Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement marking seven years since the Walmart shooting on August 3rd, 2019: "Every El Pasoan knows where they were on August 3rd, 2019. Today remains a solemn day, and despite the passing of time, seven years later our community continues to feel the pain, loss, and devastation from the senseless violence of… Read more »

As El Paso families continue to face rising utility bills and extreme temperatures, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) is renewing her call for Congress to advance a package of legislation that would strengthen utility oversight, expand energy assistance, and lower costs by accelerating access to affordable, reliable clean energy. Congresswoman Escobar supports three bills aimed at… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act, legislation that would direct the Department of Defense to identify ways to strengthen the military child care workforce while creating meaningful employment opportunities for military spouses. “Supporting our servicemembers means supporting their families,” said Congresswoman… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke on the House Floor against the nearly $100 billion request by the Trump administration for the war in Iran.  Video of her remarks can be found here, and a transcript can be found below: Congresswoman Escobar: Thank you, Mr. Ranking Member [Brendan Boyle]. And thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in strong opposition to this… Read more »

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the most important bills Congress considers each year, and, as a former member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), I have tremendous respect for the bipartisan work HASC has done for decades to support our national security and our servicemembers. The… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the watered down stock trading legislation put forth by Republicans: “Members of Congress should not engage in stock trading; I don’t do it, never have, and support legislation to stop it. If Republicans were serious about ending insider trading that allows Members of Congress to… Read more »