Statements and posts
19 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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.
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Led letter requesting information on VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans.
Military Health CareAI-read
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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Ratepayer Protection Act
Voted for Ratepayer Protection Act but criticized it as insufficient data center regulation.
“While I voted in favor of this bill, it represents the absolute bare minimum that Congress should be doing. If this is as far as Republicans will go to protect American communities, it is a pathetic response to what is a top priority for communities like mine. I will continue to push Republicans to allow bills that…”
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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill
Opposed Russia sanctions bill due to provisions granting Trump tariff authority without oversight.
“I will continue to support strong sanctions that hold Putin and his regime accountable, and I will continue fighting for Congress to exercise its constitutional responsibility over the economic and foreign policy tools of the United States.”
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActInternational AffairsAI-read
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Congresswoman Escobar Honors El Pasoans During Commendation Ceremony
Hosted commendation ceremony recognizing outstanding El Paso community members across education, arts, science and advocacy.
“It is a privilege as our community’s federal representative to recognize the strength, resilience, and talent of our honorees.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Introduced bill requiring DHS community consultation before building detention facilities.
“It’s far too easy for the federal government to create chaos and confusion and leave communities in the dark.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Extend Government Funding
Voted for continuing resolution funding government through mid-December.
“I will continue to work diligently through the Appropriations Committee to advance long term funding bills that prioritize our community and avoid the culture war provisions my Republican colleagues continue to obsess about.”
Government ShutdownAI-read
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Congresswoman Escobar Urges TCEQ to Provide More Information on Marathon Refinery Incident
Sent letter to state environmental agency requesting information on Marathon Refinery emissions incident.
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Congresswoman Escobar Visits FCI La Tuna
We have infrastructure needs at nearly every federal facility - all over the country.
“My team and I just completed our oversight visit at La Tuna, which has been slated to be shut down next year, leaving hundreds of federal employees without their jobs and even more detainees whose families and lawyers are here in this community to be shuttled elsewhere across the country.”
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Congresswoman Escobar Celebrates Rep. Salazar’s Vatican Meeting on the Bipartisan Dignity Act
It’s been four decades of Congressional inaction that has led us to the tragedies occurring before our very eyes every day.
“I’m thrilled that my colleague and legislative partner, Rep. Salazar, spoke with Pope Leo XIV about our legislation, the Dignity Act.”
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Congresswoman Escobar Calls for EPA to Investigate Marathon Refinery Incident
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason strongly urging the agency to launch an investigation into last week's…
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Congresswoman Escobar Announces Socorro Warehouses Will No Longer Be Used by ICE
My priority is to work with Socorro leadership to support our shared constituents and their needs.
“My team and I have worked diligently to elevate these issues within DHS and ICE and ensure that the voices of our community were heard. My priority is to work with Socorro leadership to support our shared constituents and their needs. This news will help all of us focus on that path ahead instead of the greater…”
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Congresswoman Escobar Announces Fall 2026 Youth Opportunities
Today, the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced leadership opportunities and ways for teens and young adults to get involved in public service and the community.
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Congresswoman Escobar Statement Remembering August 3rd
Today remains a solemn day, and despite the passing of time, seven years later our community continues to feel the pain, loss, and devastation from the senseless violence of that day.
“Every El Pasoan knows where they were on August 3rd, 2019. Today remains a solemn day, and despite the passing of time, seven years later our community continues to feel the pain, loss, and devastation from the senseless violence of that day.”