- Ms. Veronica Escobar
- Current Democratic Representative
- Texas District 16
- Official Website
Voting record, 119th Congress
How these are counted
Attendance is the share of roll calls held while the member was in office on which they voted Yea, Nay or Present. A party-line vote is a roll call on which a majority of Republicans voted against a majority of Democrats. Voting with the Democratic majority is the share of the member’s cast votes on those roll calls that matched that majority.
Last 10 votes cast
| Date | Measure | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 5334An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
Votes against the Democratic majority
| Date | Measure | Member voted | Party majority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | H.R. 6955Main Street Act | Yea | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | H.R. 7567 | Yea | Nay |
| Mar 11, 2025 | H.R. 1156Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act | Yea | Nay |
Source: Congress.gov API · through the House’s last vote, Sep 16, 2026 · House Clerk roll calls
Bills, 119th Congress
How these are counted
Sponsored counts every bill and resolution the member introduced; cosponsored excludes withdrawn cosponsorships. A cross-party cosponsorship is cosponsoring a measure whose sponsor belongs to another party. The last figure is the share of the member’s H.R. or S. bills with at least one cosponsor from another party.
Policy areas of the bills sponsored or cosponsored
| Policy area | Bills | |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 59 | |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 45 | |
| Immigration | 26 | |
| International Affairs | 23 | |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 22 |
Policy areas are assigned by the Congressional Research Service, one per bill. Top five shown.
Source: GovInfo BILLSTATUS · as of Oct 27, 2026
Sponsored legislation, newest first
Includes earlier Congresses; the figures above cover the current one.
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HR.10845 - 2026-10-19
Port Staffing Reporting Act -
HR.10550 - 2026-09-24
Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026 -
HRES.1560 - 2026-09-17
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4393) to secure the border and reform the immigration laws. -
HR.10259 - 2026-09-03
DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026 -
HR.9848 - 2026-07-22
Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act -
HR.9738 - 2026-07-16
Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act -
HR.9739 - 2026-07-16
Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act -
HR.9403 - 2026-06-23
JROTC POWER Act -
HR.9404 - 2026-06-23
VA Home Loan Navigator Act -
HRES.1327 - 2026-05-29
Supporting the designation of May 2026 as "Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month". -
HR.8372 - 2026-04-20
El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026 -
HR.7823 - 2026-03-05
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program of the Department of Homeland Security, to provide to individuals whose enrollment in a Trusted Traveler program is denied, suspended, or early terminated an option to appeal such denial, suspension, or early termination, as the case may be, and for other purposes. -
HR.6632 - 2025-12-11
El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower Modernization Act -
HR.6258 - 2025-11-21
Disarm Hate Act -
HR.6185 - 2025-11-20
Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2025 -
HR.5020 - 2025-08-22
Supporting Our Shelters Act -
HR.4757 - 2025-07-25
Pigs and Public Health Act -
HR.2996 - 2025-04-24
CAP Act of 2025
Votes by issue, 119th Congress
This is not a left–right score. A vote against the party can come from either side of it; the list below shows who else voted the same way.
| Issue | Votes | With the Democratic majority | Against both parties | With the Republican majority | Rank among Democrats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Public Finance | 58 | 98.3% | 1 | 0 | 100th of 219 |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 56 | 98.2% | 1 | 0 | 60th of 218 |
| Energy | 29 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (130) |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 28 | 92.9% | 2 | 0 | 59th of 213 |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 92.6% | 2 | 0 | 55th of 214 |
| Commerce | 25 | 96.0% | 1 | 0 | 74th of 211 |
| Environmental Protection | 25 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (108) |
| International Affairs | 25 | 96.0% | 1 | 0 | 80th of 213 |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 24 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (145) |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 23 | 95.7% | 0 | 1 | 69th of 212 |
| Congress | 22 | 95.5% | 1 | 0 | 71st of 213 |
| Immigration | 15 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (126) |
| Education | 14 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (115) |
| Agriculture and Food | 12 | 91.7% | 0 | 1 | 174th of 211 |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 91.7% | 1 | 0 | 109th of 198 |
| Other issues (15)Fewer than 10 votes each: Taxation, Emergency Management, Labor and Employment, Transportation and Public Works, Health, Law, Native Americans, Housing and Community Development, Animals, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Foreign Trade and International Finance, Social Welfare, Families, Water Resources Development, Arts, Culture, Religion | 66 | 95.5% | 2 | 1 | — |
Rank: 1st = voted with the Democratic majority most often on that issue, among House Democrats who cast at least 10 votes on it.
Votes against the Democratic majority, by issue
Economics and Public Finance · 1
- Jan 14, 2026 · H.R. 7006 · Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 56 other Democrats; 22 Republicans.
Armed Forces and National Security · 1
- Dec 10, 2025 · S. 1071 · To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 93 other Democrats; 18 Republicans.
Crime and Law Enforcement · 2
- Sep 16, 2026 · H.R. 9576 · National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 71 other Democrats. - Jun 12, 2025 · S. 331 · HALT Fentanyl Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 102 other Democrats; 1 Republican: Thomas Massie.
Government Operations and Politics · 2
- Sep 19, 2025 · H.Res. 719 · Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 57 other Democrats. - Jun 24, 2025 · Motion to table H.Res. 537 · Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 78 other Democrats.
Commerce · 1
- Jun 29, 2026 · H.R. 7757 · KIDS Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 84 other Democrats; 32 Republicans.
International Affairs · 1
- Jun 4, 2026 · H.Con.Res. 84 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon
Voted Yea; most of both parties voted Nay. Also voting Yea: 90 other Democrats; 1 Republican: Thomas Massie.
Finance and Financial Sector · 1
- Jul 21, 2026 · H.R. 6955 · Main Street Act
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 55 other Democrats.
Congress · 1
- Mar 4, 2026 · H.Res. 1100 · Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee’s review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it per…
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 26 other Democrats; 38 Republicans.
Agriculture and Food · 1
- Apr 30, 2026 · Amendment to H.R. 7567 · Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 28 other Democrats.
Science, Technology, Communications · 1
- Jul 14, 2026 · H.R. 139 · Sunshine Protection Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 94 other Democrats; 22 Republicans.
Labor and Employment · 2
- Jan 15, 2026 · Amendment to H.R. 2988 · Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 21 other Democrats. - Mar 11, 2025 · H.R. 1156 · Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 82 other Democrats.
Foreign Trade and International Finance · 1
- May 12, 2026 · H.R. 2071 · Save Our Shrimpers Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 16 other Democrats; 1 Republican: Kevin Kiley.
How these are counted
Each roll call takes the policy area the Library of Congress gave the bill it is about; a vote on an amendment counts under its bill. 468 of the House’s 676 roll calls this Congress have an issue. Left out as procedural (208): votes on House rules and the previous question, motions to recommit or adjourn, quorum calls and the Speaker election. “With the Democratic majority” counts every issue vote on which most Democrats voted the same way, Yea or Nay. “Against both parties” = most Democrats and most Republicans voted one way and this member the other. “With the Republican majority” = a party-line vote (most of each party on opposite sides) on which this member sided with the Republicans. Independents count with the party they caucus with.
Source: votes: Congress.gov API / Clerk of the House · issue areas: Library of Congress policy areas · votes through Sep 16, 2026
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role | Side | Seniority rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Committee on Appropriations | Member | Minority | 25 |
| Homeland Security | Member | Minority | 4 |
| Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies | Member | Minority | 3 |
| House Committee on the Budget | Member | Minority | 8 |
Seniority rank is the member’s order among their own party’s members on that committee; 1 is the most senior.
Source: congress-legislators (CC0) · as of Oct 27, 2026
Floor remarks, 119th Congress
A day can hold several Record items, so the item counts can exceed the days. Extensions of Remarks are statements a House member submits for the Record rather than speaks on the floor.
Source: GovInfo Congressional Record · Record issues through Oct 22, 2026
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| Congress | Years | Chamber | Role | State | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119th Congress | 2025–present | House of Representatives | Representative | Texas (TX) | 16 |
| 118th Congress | 2023–2025 | House of Representatives | Representative | Texas (TX) | 16 |
| 117th Congress | 2021–2023 | House of Representatives | Representative | Texas (TX) | 16 |
| 116th Congress | 2019–2021 | House of Representatives | Representative | Texas (TX) | 16 |
Elections
Elected to the 116th Congress on November 6, 2018; reelected to each succeeding Congress.1
The election history as listed in the Congressional Directory.
Sources
- Official Congressional Directory, 119th Congress (February 20, 2026 edition). U.S. Government Publishing Office for the Joint Committee on Printing.
Researched Oct 28, 2026. Each fact was checked against a saved copy of its source.
Campaign money, 2025–26 election cycle
Where the money came from
| Source | Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemizeddonors giving more than $200 in the cycle, named in filings | $538,260 | 50.4% | |
| Individuals, unitemized$200 or less in the cycle, not named | $25,853 | 2.4% | |
| PACs and other committees | $503,109 | 47.1% | |
| Party committees | $0 | 0.0% | |
| All other receiptstransfers, loans, refunds and offsets | $874 | 0.1% |
Outside spending
Independent expenditures reported by groups not tied to the campaign: $0 supporting this candidate, $0 opposing. Details on FEC.gov
More on this campaign’s money
Source: Federal Election Commission, openFEC API · filings through Oct 14, 2026
Who gave, 2025–26 election cycle
Individual contributions by size
| Contribution size | Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $38,470 | 7.7% | |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $22,724 | 4.6% | |
| $500 to $999.99 | $35,067 | 7.1% | |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $82,891 | 16.7% | |
| $2,000 and over | $317,800 | 63.9% |
From the FEC’s contribution-size summary, which is compiled separately from the campaign’s totals, so these rows need not add up to the individual receipts on the Overview.
Top 10 states, itemized contributions
| State | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| TX (home state) | $398,984 | |
| DC | $19,000 | |
| PR | $13,500 | |
| CA | $9,300 | |
| VA | $9,050 | |
| WA | $7,000 | |
| MD | $4,500 | |
| AE | $3,300 | |
| NY | $2,100 | |
| CO | $1,250 |
Top employers of individual donors
| Employer named by donors | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| WESTSTAR BANK | $11,250 | |
| INKIT | $10,500 | |
| JOBE MATERIALS | $7,000 | |
| TROPICANA BUILDING | $7,000 | |
| HOUGHTON FINANCIAL | $7,000 | |
| GORDON DAVIS | $7,000 | |
| WINDSTAR LPG | $7,000 | |
| TRANSTELCO | $7,000 | |
| NULL | $7,000 | |
| FOX AUTO | $7,000 |
Contributions from individuals who listed that employer, itemized only. Companies themselves cannot give to a federal candidate’s campaign.
Entries that name no employer, as written on the filings: NOT EMPLOYED $105,248 · SELF-EMPLOYED $43,880.
Source: Federal Election Commission, openFEC API · filings through Oct 14, 2026
Personal financial disclosures
Stock trades (periodic transaction reports)
None filed in 2025 or 2026.
The annual report lists assets, income and debts for the prior year and is due May 15; an extension of up to 90 days is allowed. A periodic transaction report lists a trade of more than $1,000 and is due within 45 days of it.
Source: Clerk of the House, financial disclosures · as of Oct 27, 2026
Profile
Facts from official records. The small numbers open each fact’s source.
At a glance
| Born | September 15, 19691,2 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | El Paso, TX1,2 |
| Home town listed | El Paso, TX1 |
| Party | Democratic1 |
| In the House since | January 3, 20192 |
Education
- B.A., University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, 1991
- M.A., New York University, New York City, NY, 1993
As listed in the Congressional Directory.1
Professional history
- College professor
- Non-profit executive
- Communications director
- El Paso County Commissioner, 2006-10
- Judge, El Paso County, 2011-17
As the member’s office lists it in the Congressional Directory, in that order.1
Biographical Directory entry
ESCOBAR, Veronica, a Representative from Texas; born in El Paso, El Paso County, Tex., September 15, 1969; attended Loretto Academy, El Paso, Tex., and graduated from Burges High School, El Paso, Tex.; B.A., University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Tex., 1991; M.A., New York University, New York, N.Y., 1993; college professor; nonprofit executive; communications director, Mayor of El Paso, Tex.; El Paso County, Tex., commissioner, 2006-2010; El Paso County, Tex., judge, 2011-2017; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Sixteenth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2019-present).2
The official summary kept by the House and Senate historians, word for word.
Offices
Washington, DC
2448 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4316
202-225-4831
Local office
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | 221 N Kansas St, Suite 1500 | 915-541-1400 |
Office list: congress-legislators (CC0), as of Oct 27, 2026.
Sources
- Official Congressional Directory, 119th Congress (February 20, 2026 edition). U.S. Government Publishing Office for the Joint Committee on Printing.
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Office of the Historian, U.S. House (History, Art & Archives).
Researched Oct 28, 2026. Each fact was checked against a saved copy of its source.
