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By Daniel Borunda First-year U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar rose to become one of the most impactful national voices from the border as El Paso faced a difficult year in 2019. Escobar, who made history as one of the first two Latinas in Congress from Texas, was outspoken against what she saw as dangerous anti-immigrant rhetoric and… Read more »

“Congratulations to D’Andre and Daniel from Parkland Middle School. Their winning app to pre-order school meals with just a few taps allows students to get their lunch quicker and helps schools with food preparation and reduce waste,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “I commend them and all the talented El Paso coders who submitted such innovative and creative apps and thank their families and educators for sparking student’s curiosity in STEM.” Read more »

“As a representative of one of the largest manufacturing regions in North America, a vote for an updated NAFTA is a vote for the more than 23,000 El Pasoans dependent on a prosperous border economy. Read more »

“In moments of great tragedy, we’ve been able to count on Americans to come together to exhibit strength and unity, showing that we are one people, one country. Not Republicans, not Democrats, but Americans. Read more »

“No legislation is perfect and despite the fact that this legislation includes many priorities that I have advocated for on behalf of my community, it provides funding for abhorrent practices. Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar welcomed General John M. Murray, Commanding General of U.S. Army Futures Command, to El Paso. The purpose of the visit was to explore potential partnerships between the U.S. Army Futures Command and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). During the visit, UTEP President Heather Wilson led a tour of the College of Engineering where college leaders… Read more »

Today, with a heavy heart but relentless in my obligation to uphold my oath of office, I stood with fellow patriots to defend our Constitution against President Trump’s abuse of power and unprecedented obstruction of Congress. Read more »

“For hard-working El Paso families, the rising costs of prescription drugs remains a real crisis that threatens their health and financial security. While Big Pharma continues to reap profits, our seniors and families are forced to pay three, four, or even ten times higher than what they charge for the same drugs in Mexico and other countries. Read more »

“As member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am proud to have worked to craft and support the first NDAA under the new Democratic majority – a bill that includes key priorities for El Paso and Fort Bliss, delivers for our servicemembers and their families, and authorizes the funding needed for a strong, smart national defense strategy. Read more »

“Our men and women in uniform stand ready to put their lives on the line for the nation they love every single day, and we have the moral obligation to support and protect them, as well as their loved ones,” said Rep. Escobar. “I’m proud to join Congressman Cisneros to introduce the Military Family Parole in Place Act to show our gratitude and protect military and veteran families against deportation.” Read more »