Congresswoman Veronica Escobar

09/21/2026

It was great to welcome ReadyOne Industries employees to hear about their work and the employment opportunities for El Pasoans provided through AbilityOne.

For 49 years, ReadyOne has been a staple in our community, employing more than 1,000 disabled El Pasoans. I’m grateful for their incredible work, and I will always support the small businesses that keep El Paso running.

09/21/2026

Just this year, I was proud to secure more than $1 million for TTUHSC El Paso to acquire specialized research equipment to treat large tumors and protect healthy tissue.

But too often, communities like El Paso are not afforded the same access to advanced medical treatments, forcing cancer patients to travel hundreds of miles to seek care.

That's why I welcomed representatives from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to my DC office to discuss the role of federal funding in developing effective cancer treatments and cures.

09/18/2026

The Advisory Committee on Women’s Veterans exists to address the needs of women who have bravely served our nation. Yet they’ve had no meetings since December 2024 and no annual reports for 2025 or 2026. 

Women veterans deserve their voices to be heard. That’s why and I led our colleagues in demanding answers from VA Secretary Collins as to why the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans has not met and when its work - required by law - will resume.

09/18/2026

On this POW/MIA Recognition Day, we pause to remember the brave servicemembers who were taken as prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action.

My thoughts are with the families still waiting for answers. They are not - and never will be - forgotten.

09/17/2026

As big tech rapidly advances increasingly powerful Artificial Intelligence systems with little oversight or safeguards, I am joining a bipartisan group of my colleagues to demand House Leadership take urgent action to mitigate the risk of AI models threatening our privacy, jobs, civil rights, and safety and hold the companies developing these systems accountable.

Innovation must not come at the expense of the American people. We may not get another warning - it's time for Congress to slow down the AI race before it's too late.

A bipartisan group of my colleagues and I are urging leaders of both parties to take immediate action to address the risks posed by rapidly advancing AI.

Recent cyberattacks involving AI agents and growing warnings from leaders and researchers at the companies developing this technology make clear that these risks are no longer hypothetical.

We cannot wait for disaster to strike. We need to act now to protect the American people and ensure AI advances safely and responsibly.

With Congressman Jay Obernolte, Congresswoman Lori Trahan, Rep. Ted Lieu, Representative Sara Jacobs, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Congressman Scott Franklin, Congressman Gabe Amo, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar

https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=9218

09/17/2026

In July, I introduced my bipartisan VA Home Loan Navigator Act, alongside Rep. Jack Bergman, that would help connect our veterans with free, trusted housing counselors who can help them navigate and maximize the VA home loan benefit.

I believe that our veterans earned their benefits through their service, and I’m fighting to make sure those benefits actually work for them. It was great to chat with the folks from VAREP and continue partnering with them to advance this bill and support our veterans.

09/17/2026

This week, I was glad to meet with the Una Chapman Cox Foundation to learn more about their work recruiting, training, and retaining the professionals who serve in our nation’s Foreign Service.

I’m grateful for our diplomatic workforce and the important work they do to keep our nation safe.

09/16/2026

From lowering the cost of living to the dangers of AI and the war in Iran, there’s a million things Congress could be working on.

Instead? Mike Johnson decided to cancel Congress for seven weeks.

Republicans have had their opportunity to fix the problems they created, and they’ve failed to meet the moment.

09/16/2026

I spoke with the Texas Automobile Dealers Association to discuss how reckless tariff policies are hurting Texas manufacturers and creating challenges for the auto industry.

We face a serious moment and it is critical that we support our local American manufacturers, both with federal funding and smart policy.

09/16/2026

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