Representative Veronica Escobar, Democratic from Texas

Veronica Escobar

Representative · Texas · Democrat

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
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2019–Present

    Represented Texas's 16th congressional district for 4 terms.

  • County Judge, El Paso County, Texas

    2011–2017

    Served as El Paso County judge from January 1, 2011, until October 10, 2017.

  • County Commissioner, El Paso County, Texas

    2007–2011

    Elected El Paso County commissioner in 2006 and served from 2007 to 2011.

  • Communications Director to Mayor Raymond Caballero, City of El Paso

    Worked as communications director for El Paso Mayor Raymond Caballero.

  • Nonprofit Executive

    Worked in an executive role in the nonprofit sector prior to holding elected office.

Policy Focus
Immigration18%
Armed Forces and National Security14%
Environmental Protection12%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Veronica Escobar's record in Congress.

  • 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.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on the Budget
  • House Committee on Appropriations

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