Mr. Chairman, as the proud Representative of the great military installation of Fort Bliss, Texas, and as a member of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, I thank Chairman Carter and Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz not just for their work on this bill but for being champions of bipartisan collaboration. I am so grateful to the both of them for that. While this is not a perfect bill, it does make real progress.
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Veronica Escobar
Representative · Texas · Democrat
Veronica Escobar
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to this resolution. Every day Americans are being confronted with skyrocketing prices at the gas pump and grocery store, and this resolution does absolutely nothing to address the economic crisis created by Donald Trump's economic policies, including his tariffs and an illegal war. Instead, Republicans in Congress are dumping nearly $100 billion into the budget to fund this illegal war--$100 billion.
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, NY1993
- B.A., University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX1991
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2019–PresentRepresented Texas's 16th congressional district for 4 terms.
County Judge, El Paso County, Texas
2011–2017Served as El Paso County judge from January 1, 2011, until October 10, 2017.
County Commissioner, El Paso County, Texas
2007–2011Elected 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
View details →- House Committee on the Budget
- House Committee on Appropriations
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