- Ms. Veronica Escobar
- Current Democratic Representative
- Texas District 16
- Age: 57
- Phone: (202) 225-4831
- Official Website
Mt. Cristo Rey's cultural and religious significance is central to our region. Seizing this community asset in order to build a border wall is consistent with the Trump administration’s blatant disregard for what communities like ours value. https://t.co/vC5Jhx2xPn
RT @FP4America: Foreign policy doesn't stay overseas. It shows up in your grocery bill, your gas prices, your rent. @RepEscobar, @RepKamlag…
Our immigration system has been broken for over 40 years. Families, businesses, and entire communities live with that sober reality every day. That’s why this endorsement from @ProbSolveCaucus on my legislation, the Dignity Act, matters. 🧵
RT @ReichlinMelnick: The Dignity Act is a bipartisan compromise that is certainly imperfect, but has quite a lot for the frustrated middle.…
Republicans refused to join us in extending tax credits for the ACA and the American people are paying the price. https://t.co/5joOdGHN1X
There is an acknowledgment from Republicans and Democrats in Congress that the status quo cannot remain. The Dignity Act is a solution. I believe the best time for reform was long ago, the second best time is right now.
Or… https://t.co/w8x9nZzX1h
Star Wars is one of the most anti-authoritarian series ever created. Donald Trump as the Emperor…now THAT would be accurate. https://t.co/x3GvYt05cy
For over two months, Democrats pushed legislation to avoid the DHS shutdown - a bill identical to the Senate bill that passed 34 days ago. 🧵
The Republican Farm Bill will hurt families and farmers, paving the way to more cruelty and exploitation of helpless animals. 🧵
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Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
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Committee on the Budget
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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 -
HR.2626 - 2025-04-03
PIGS Act of 2025 -
HR.2366 - 2025-03-26
American Families United Act -
HR.1678 - 2025-02-27
Homeland Security Improvement Act -
HR.857 - 2025-01-31
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4400 East Paisano Drive in El Paso, Texas, as the "Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building". -
HR.612 - 2025-01-22
Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025 -
HR.10452 - 2024-12-17
Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2024 -
HR.10360 - 2024-12-11
Department of Defense Climate Resilience and Readiness Act -
HR.10141 - 2024-11-15
Homeland Security Improvement Act -
HR.10117 - 2024-11-13
Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2024 -
HR.9865 - 2024-09-27
Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2024
| 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 |
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