U.S. Representative for Texas’s 16th District
Veronica Escobar
Position · −0.47
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Labor and Employment 11%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Budget
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Immigration
- Health
- Age
- 57
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Sponsored 20 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.
Where Escobar has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Appropriations · 25th in seniority on the minority side
- Budget · 8th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Escobar’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Escobar’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Escobar breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Escobar voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
- Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Escobar broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 12, 2026 | Save Our Shrimpers ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund)…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.On Motion to Refer · This resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly disclose records related to violations or alleged violations…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Escobar is saying
All 19 statements and posts-
Sent letter to Navy Secretary requesting information on swine use in diving experiments.
“Isobaric counterdiffusion of carbon tetrafluoride breathing gas to prevent severe decompression sickness”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Led 45 colleagues in letter demanding ICE restore detainee information to public locator system.
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to ensure military families retain WIC nutrition benefits during permanent change of station moves.
“Receiving orders to move around the country or the world is one of the most stressful sacrifices a military family can make.”
Social WelfareAI-read
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Joined 100+ members demanding ICE release shooting victim for medical care and halt deportation.
“still has the bullet lodged in his body. He’s received no pain medication and had to sleep on the floor.”
ICE Fatal Shootings HearingImmigration EnforcementAI-read
Mentions S. 183
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Led Texas Democrats requesting investigation into Social Security Disability Insurance processing delays.
Social WelfareAI-read
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Joined bipartisan letter urging House leaders to address artificial intelligence risks.
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Escobar voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 341 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Escobar’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 20
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
20 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 19 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 22 sponsored billsSponsored 22 (House median 25) · cosponsored 333 (median 289), 105 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Immigration, Health.
- H.R. 10550 Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1560 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4393) to secure the border and reform the immigration laws.Congress · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10259 DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026Immigration · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9848 Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9739 Mount Cristo Rey Protection ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9738 Streamlining Military Infrastructure ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9404 VA Home Loan Navigator ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9403 JROTC POWER ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 28% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 33% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 39% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 38% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 47% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 64% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 92% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 62% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 86% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 67% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Escobar voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DMark PocanWI-299%agreement
- DJill N. TokudaHI-299%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Escobar most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Escobar’s campaign raised $859K: $492K (57%) from individuals and $366K (43%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $270K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Escobar
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 126.
- L3harris Technologies Corporate PAC
- J Street Membership group PAC
- Deloitte Political Action Committee Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Escobar this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Historical record Pro Compare Escobar’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TX-16Democrat2019–present
Seat
- State
- Texas
- District
- 16
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 57
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4831
2448 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- El Paso
- Website
- escobar.house.gov
- RepEscobar
- repescobar
- YouTube
- UC46TX2P8K0CA_4gZv8_R2Og
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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