Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is a third-generation El Pasoan who proudly represents Texas’ 16th Congressional District.
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On Memorial Day, we remember all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and our founding ideals.
We are forever indebted to them for their bravery and courage, and I’ll always fight to ensure their families have all the support they deserve.
Since receiving his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Dr. Wei Wei Cheng has dedicated himself to caring for El Paso families and veterans.
This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we celebrate his dedication and effort to make El Paso stronger and healthier.
Since receiving his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Dr. Wei Wei Cheng has dedicated himself to caring for El Paso families and veterans.
This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we celebrate his dedication and effort to make El Paso stronger and healthier.
Today, the Democratic Women's Caucus and I met with Afghan women leaders on the peace process.
Their lives, freedom, and future are on the line, and it is imperative for the U.S. to work with NATO and other allies to protect the fundamental rights of women and vulnerable populations.
NEWS: I led a bipartisan letter alongside Congressman Raul M. Grijalva urging President Joe Biden to reassess the stringent and indeterminate closures and travel restrictions at US-Mexico land ports of entry.
It’s time to work together to ensure border communities like El Paso and Ciudad Juárez can gradually and safely return to normalcy. Read 👇🏽
Today, I'm proud to reintroduce the Homeland Security Improvement Act.
As Congress and President Biden work to modernize our immigration system and right the wrongs of the past, we must continue our efforts to ensure the Department of Homeland Security has the accountability and oversight it desperately needs.
Thank you Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Rep. Sylvia Garcia, Border Network for Human Rights, and ACLU for joining me on this effort to reform a system that has failed our agents, officers, border and immigrant communities, and the vulnerable souls arriving at our nation’s front door.
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), joined by Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), reintroduced H.R. 3557, the Homeland Security Improvement Act to address our nation’s immigration challenges at the southwest border in a responsible and humane manner by ensuri...
Cowards.
Senate Republicans made the decision to protect their cult leader Donald Trump instead of uncovering the truth of the deadly domestic terrorist attack that brought America to her knees. I'm disgusted!
Republican senators used the filibuster to prevent the creation of a panel modeled after the one that investigated the Sept. 11 attacks to scrutinize the assault on the Capitol. President Biden’s $6 trillion budget proposal will be released on Friday.
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LIVE NOW – Tune in as I join the Borderland Rainbow Center, Alliance For African American Health In Central Texas, and Latinos for a Secure Retirement for a community cafecito on the historic inequities that have impacted POC and LGBTQ+ communities' ability to accumulate wealth. Tune in 👇🏽
“If January 6th didn’t happen, Brian would still be here. Plain and simple.”
Officer Sicknick’s family and the hundreds of officers injured deserve the truth but the Senate GOP continues to stand with Donald Trump and his domestic terrorists. Shame!
The officers and Sicknick’s mother and partner are pressing resistant Republicans to back an independent commission to probe the attack by a pro-Trump mob.
Another horrific mass shooting in our nation has claimed the lives of nine innocent victims and devastated the community of San Jose.
Americans deserve more than thoughts and prayers. The Senate must take up House-passed legislation to #EndGunViolence.
The gunman, who apparently killed himself, was an employee of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, a regional transit agency for Silicon Valley.
Congratulations to Brissa Cervantes and all the aspiring young artists for enriching the 2021 Congressional Art Competition! Thank you for using art to bring us hope for what lies ahead this year.
See the results of the #CAC2021 👇🏽
https://escobar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=700
Join me for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition Virtual Awards Ceremony to celebrate El Paso young artists!
Thanks to the #AmericanRescuePlan, Texas families of children on free or reduced school lunch could be eligible for an up to $1,200 pandemic EBT benefit for the next school year.
Help is here for El Paso's most vulnerable children. Learn more 👇🏽
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will allocate around $2.5 billion in food benefits to all eligible families. School districts will notify families about eligibility by June 2.
VOTE NOW: Submissions for the Congressional Art Competition🎨 are in! This year, we received over 90 beautiful pieces of artwork from young El Paso artists.
The artist whose piece receives the highest number of reactions on Facebook will receive this year’s “People’s Choice Award.”
Vote today before 12pm MT👇🏽
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in the District.
The winner of the TX-16 District's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nationwide.
The COVID-19 public health crisis is not over yet, and detained immigrants and ICE employees in detention facilities remain at risk.
I’m proud to join Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Sylvia Garcia in introducing legislation to end the transfer of ICE detainees and protect lives during COVID-19.
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representatives Jason Crow (CO-6) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to reintroduce the End Transfer of Detained Immigrants Act, legislation which would immediately prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from transferring immigrant detainees between I....
Today during a House Armed Services Committee Democrats hearing, a brave survivor of domestic abuse shared the painful experiences she faced as a military spouse.
Domestic violence affects too many, and it's up to us to ensure military families have the resources they need to report and prevent abuse.
What amazing progress – 50% of the adults in our country are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19!
#WeCanDoThis and it’s never been easier to get a vaccine:
🔍 Search vaccines.gov
💬 Text your ZIP to 438829
📞 Call 1-800-232-0233
The stunning speed of the vaccines' development and rollout has helped tame COVID-19 in the U.S., which remains the worst-hit country in the world.
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One year ago, George Floyd was murdered. His words ‘I can’t breathe’ and the voices of millions renewed calls for justice for all men and women killed by police brutality.
Today we continue demanding change. It’s time to pass the #JusticeInPolicing Act.
#BlackLivesMatter
“They’re looking as a registered voter population, a new block to come in and replace the American electorate.”
House Republicans continue to put a target on El Paso’s back. Now they are fully embracing the racist and deadly "great replacement" theory.
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Members of the House Border Security Caucus on Monday toured a migrant processing center and addressed what they say is a growing immigration crisis on the southern…
Yesterday I met with reporters from El Paso’s student publications to discuss my work and priorities and answer their insightful questions.
A free press is critical to our democracy and I'm certain these talented El Pasoans will enrich and strengthen newsrooms in years to come.
Yesterday I met with reporters from El Paso’s student publications to discuss my work and priorities and answer their insightful questions.
A free press is critical to our democracy and I'm certain these talented El Pasoans will enrich and strengthen newsrooms in years to come.
After the August 3rd attack on El Paso, Governor Greg Abbott promised victims that he would take action against gun violence.
Now, he is championing the permitless carry bill and proving he is neither a man of his word nor a leader with courage. He has no shame!
Abbott has said he would sign the permitless carry proposal into law.
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The attacks against Jewish communities are reprehensible and must end.
There's no room for antisemitism in America and these acts of violence hinder our progress of cultivating dialogue, peace, and reconciliation in our country and across the world.
Preliminary research by a prominent Jewish civil rights group found an increase in online and real-world incidents of antisemitism amid the latest conflict in Gaza.
The COVID-19 vaccine is:
✅ Safe
✅ Effective
✅ Free
El Pasoans 12 years and older can help our community recover from this health crisis. Visit El Paso's walk-up sites OR schedule an appointment now👇🏽
https://epcovidvaccine.com
The COVID-19 vaccine is:
✅ Safe
✅ Effective
✅ Free
El Pasoans 12 years and older can help our community recover from this health crisis. Visit El Paso's walk-up sites OR schedule an appointment now👇🏽
https://epcovidvaccine.com
REMINDER: 🌮 Restaurant, 🍺 bar, 🚚 food truck, and related businesses have until Monday, May 24 at 6pm MT to submit applications for the #RestaurantRevitalizationFund.
Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now for funding👇🏽
https://sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund
REMINDER: 🌮 Restaurant, 🍺 bar, 🚚 food truck, and related businesses have until Monday, May 24 at 6pm MT to submit applications for the #RestaurantRevitalizationFund.
Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now for funding👇🏽
https://sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund
I thank President Joe Biden for securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and call for solutions that provide sustainable peace.
We must uphold international law and protect civilians – especially Gazan children – who are bearing the brunt of this burgeoning humanitarian crisis.
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As a part of the binational LxsDos husband and wife collaborative, Ramon Cardenas interconnects the vibrant culture, beauty, and diversity of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez in his art.
This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we celebrate his vision, passion, and work that enriches our culture and helps bring our border community closer together.
🎨 Pictured Mural: "Sister Cities" by Ramon and Christian Cardenas
As a part of the binational LxsDos husband and wife collaborative, Ramon Cardenas interconnects the vibrant culture, beauty, and diversity of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez in his art.
This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we celebrate his vision, passion, and work that enriches our culture and helps bring our border community closer together.
🎨 Pictured Mural: "Sister Cities" by Ramon and Christian Cardenas
El Paso is still suffering from the physical, mental, and financial consequences of the indescribable pain and trauma we faced on August 3, 2019.
Gun violence victims and survivors deserve more than thoughts and prayers. We must finally act to #EndGunViolence and save lives.
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Part of maintaining our country’s readiness involves providing adequate housing and the latest technologies to our servicemembers.
Today, I testified before the House Appropriations Committee Military Construction-VA subcommittee to advocate for barracks and rail infrastructural modernization at Ft. Bliss.
Learn more👇🏽
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) testified before the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies during the subcommittee’s Member Day hearing. In her remarks, Congresswoman Escobar advocated for barracks and rail infra...
Congresswoman Escobar working for broadband access for Fabens and Tornillo students
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is at work to bridge the digital divide in the Borderland by ensuring broadband access to El Pasoans. The Congresswoman testified before…
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans is living with a mental illness.
On Mental Health Action Day💚, we unite to break through stigma, express compassion for those who struggle with mental health issues, and work to ensure everyone has the support they need to live a better life.
ICYMI – Yesterday, I joined the Texas Standard to talk about my bipartisan House-passed legislation to protect the sovereignty of the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta tribes and provide them with a critical economic lifeline and opportunity to recover from the coronavirus health and economic crisis.
Listen to the full interview below 🎧👇🏽
The effort to expand gambling for two Texas tribes sailed through the U.S. House, but faces a taller task in the Senate.
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar proudly represents Texas’ 16th Congressional District in El Paso.
She took office on January 3, 2019 as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives after making history as the first woman elected to this seat and the first of two Latinas from Texas to serve in Congress.
Congresswoman Escobar serves on the prestigious House Judiciary Committee, as well as the House Armed Services Committee. She serves in leadership positions on both the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), as the Freshman Representative and Vice Chair, respectively. She is also a member of the New Democrat Coalition, and the Democratic Women’s Working Group, where she serves as Co-Chair of the Immigration Taskforce.
As a third-generation El Pasoan, Congresswoman Escobar has dedicated her life’s work to improving the lives of El Pasoans. She served on the governing body for El Paso County, first as a County Commissioner and then as County Judge. When she was first elected, the County was mired in corruption that harmed the County’s ability to effectively serve the residents of El Paso. Congresswoman Escobar fought back against those who used government for their own personal gain and worked with her colleagues to modernize and reform the organization. She also worked to make El Paso County a leader in expanding access to healthcare by working with the University Medical Center of El Paso to build primary care clinics and to build El Paso Children’s Hospital, the only children’s hospital on the U.S./Mexico Border.
Congresswoman Escobar is known as being a fierce advocate for the rights of all El Paso residents. As County Judge, she helped pass a budget that included domestic partner benefits and when marriage equality become the law of the land, she worked to make sure the County was immediately ready to process those marriage certificates. She helped raised the minimum wage at the County to $10.50 an hour to ensure that all County employees have a living wage, and she worked to make sure that unions had the opportunity to organize at the County and the University Medical Center of El Paso.
Too often, the U.S.-Mexico Border has been maligned and denigrated to advance policy interests that harm border communities. El Paso could always count on Congresswoman Escobar to stand up and correct the record and speak to national audiences about the opportunity and vitality of the U.S./Mexico border. Her advocacy included testimony before state and federal committees and six editorials in the New York Times.
Prior to her service with El Paso County, Congresswoman Escobar was an English teacher at the University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College, Communications Director for former Mayor Raymond Caballero and the Executive Director of Community Scholars, a non-profit that taught high school students who to produce public policy recommendations.
Congresswoman Escobar and her husband Michael have two children: Cristian Diego and Eloisa Isabel, and they live in Central El Paso.
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