Years in Office
6
Bills Sponsored
69
Bills Co-Sponsored
1420
Committees
2
Veronica Escobar Biography
Veronica Escobar, a former county commissioner and judge known for her advocacy on border issues, was elected to represent Texas’s 16th Congressional District in 2018. She focuses on immigration reform, affordable healthcare, and veterans’ affairs, reflecting the needs of her El Paso community. Escobar authored the Homeland Security Improvement Act and serves on the House Judiciary and Armed Services Committees. Her leadership emphasizes transparency and local engagement, ensuring her district’s diverse voices are represented in national policy.
Education
- M.A., New York University, New York City, NY(1993)
- B.A., University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX(1991)
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Veronica Escobar's congressional service.
Veterans Health Care Access
Secured funding for a new VA health clinic in El Paso to expand services for local veterans.
Border Infrastructure Funding
Helped obtain federal funding for modernization of the Bridge of the Americas port of entry in El Paso.
Domestic Terrorism Prevention
Co-introduced the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act after the 2019 El Paso shooting to enhance federal response to hate crimes.
Military Sexual Assault Reform
Supported and advanced reforms to address sexual assault in the military, including co-sponsoring the I Am Vanessa Guillén Act.
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