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“I want to thank Speaker Pelosi for appointing me to the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “As representative of the largest bilateral city along the Texas border, I know that Mexico is not just our neighbor and partner, but also a valued friend. Our relationship is based on a shared vision of prosperity and opportunity, and I’m eager to work to strengthen this vision and ensure we find smart solutions to address our common challenges.” Read more »

“I am immensely proud to have voted to pass the Equality Act to finally, fully end discrimination against LGBTQ individuals in Texas and across the country. This historic legislation honors the courage and persistence of tireless advocates and reaffirms that freedom from discrimination is a fundamental civil right. Read more »

“As Congress fulfills our promise to strengthen health care and lower prescription drug costs for all Americans, it is important to bolster the Navigator Program to ensure we make every attempt to leave no one behind, regardless of the language they speak or their eligibility needs,” said Congresswoman Veronica Escobar. Read more »

Representative Veronica Escobar (D-Tex.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today announced the Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act. The bicameral legislation, which will be formally introduced this week, would require the Department of Defense… Read more »

“While we all acknowledge that we face significant challenges with the increasing number of migrants at our southern border, America’s response should never include cruelty. The Trump administration’s Remain in Mexico policy is yet another attempt to bend our immigration laws in order to block asylum seekers from accessing due process by sending them into dangerous conditions in another country to await their asylum hearing,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “The Asylum Seeker Protection Act would put an end to this policy that purposely endangers lives, and would uphold due process, which is an American value.” Read more »

“In the summer of 2017, the Trump administration quietly used El Paso as testing ground for its shameful family separation policy, which was publicly implemented one year ago, and that inhumanely ripped thousands of children from their parents’ arms at our southern border. Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) made a surprise visit to Bel Air High School to announce the winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. The winning painting was Mi Abuelita by Sarah Murillo, a Senior at Bel Air High School. Sarah will receive a round trip flight to Washington, D.C., where she will join hundreds of… Read more »

“The purpose of today’s hearing was for the American people to know the truth about the shameless attack on our country’s integrity and democracy by a foreign adversary. Read more »

“It is important that no individual or organization impede a person’s legal right to seek asylum in the United States,” Escobar, Luján and Haaland wrote in the letter. “The FBI must immediately launch an investigation into this unlawful conduct.” Read more »

“Contrary to Attorney General Barr’s statements, which were a deliberate effort to mislead the American people, the Special Counsel did not exonerate President Trump on obstruction of justice claims and outlined ample evidence of his misconduct and efforts to delegitimize and obstruct the investigation. Read more »