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Representative for Texas District 16

Born

September 15, 1969

Age 56

Phone

(202) 225-4831

Office

2448 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Texas District 16

Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 16th congressional district, based in El Paso, since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as an El Paso County commissioner from 2007 to 2011 and the El Paso county judge from 2011 until 2017.

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Voting Record — 518

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No58%

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Party align98%

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Congressional District 16

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Veronica Escobar

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratTexas District 16

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Veronica's ATmosphere Activity

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Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 15(source)

It also ensures that asylum seekers have guaranteed access to legal counsel as they go through the asylum process.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 15(source)

Our asylum reform section establishes 3 regional processing centers across Latin America so that immigrants can legally seek asylum without making the dangerous trek through the western hemisphere to the United States.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 15(source)

3. Under current law, the only way to claim asylum is to declare your intention to seek asylum at the border.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 15(source)

It updates their training and provides new guidelines, such as making it unlawful to carry out immigration enforcement actions in places like schools, hospitals, places of worship, courthouses, and more.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 15(source)

2. The border security section has funding for border infrastructure and equipment, as well as CBP agents and officers.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 15(source)

1. Eligible undocumented immigrants could enroll in our newly created Dignity Program that would grant legal status, work and travel authorities, as well as protections in this permanently renewable status.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 15(source)

Our legislation can be broken up into four sections: legal status and protections for undocumented immigrants, border security, asylum reform, and visa reform.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 15(source)

We first introduced the Dignity Act last Congress. Back then, Democrats controlled the Senate and the White House. As we find ourselves in a Republican trifecta, changes were made to the bill to reflect this new political reality and address some of the issues we’ve seen since then.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 15(source)

Together with Congresswoman Maria Salazar and a group of our Democratic and Republican colleagues, we’re trying to address an issue Congress has ignored for so long.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 15(source)

Our immigration system is broken and hasn’t been meaningfully updated in decades. That’s why today I introduced a comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform bill known as the Dignity Act. escobar.house.gov/news/documen...

Representatives Escobar, Salazar Reintroduce the Dignity Act

After more than two years of negotiation, there is an updated compromise that addresses legal status and protections for undocumented immigrants, border security, asylum reform, and visa reform.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 14(source)

Last night, I shared some exciting news on ABC7 Xtra: tomorrow, I'll be introducing my bipartisan immigration reform bill, the Dignity Act, in Congress.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 11(source)

Plus, the Department led by a Secretary best known for cosplaying that she’s in a war zone should perhaps not lecture anyone on publicity stunts.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 11(source)

I have every intention of continuing my oversight responsibilities and fighting back against the lawlessness of this administration every chance I get.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 11(source)

I would have preferred to quietly conduct my oversight responsibilities as I always have, but ICE chose not to follow the law. These ‘guidelines’ are illegal, and that deserves public scrutiny.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 11(source)

ICE responded informing me and my staff about their new procedures - we informed them of the law.

Good afternoon,

Unfortunately, we’re unable to support a visit to the El Paso facility on 7/9/25. The Department is now requiring requests be made seven (7) calendar days in advance for scheduling. Please let us know whether we can help you schedule a future visit.

Statement attributable to DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin:

“As ICE law enforcement have seen a surge in assaults, disruptions, and obstructions to enforcement, including by politicians themselves, any requests to tour processing centers and field offices must be approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security. These requests must be part of legitimate congressional oversight activities.

As for visits to detention facilities, requests should be made with sufficient time to prevent interference with the President’s Article II authority to oversee executive department functions—a week is sufficient to ensure no intrusion on the President’s constitutional authority. To protect the President’s Article II authority, any request to shorten that time must be approved by the Secretary.”

As Department guidance regarding visits to DHS facilities is updated, it will be posted to ice.gov.

ICE continues to comply with Sec. 527 but entry into detention facilities may be delayed due to exigent circumstances (including personnel and facility security considerations during protests) or time required to vet requests to ensure they are for legitimate purposes (i.e., oversight, etc.). ICE will continue to take all actions required to faithfully execute Executive Order 14159, Protecting The American People Against Invasion; we defer additional questions regarding visits to DHS facilities, including questions regarding statements by Secretary Noem or Assistant Secretary McLaughlin, to the Department.

Let us know whether you have questions or need additional information.

Regards,

Thanks for your response. Below is section 527 as you noted. As you can see, there is no language in the text that allows ICE to delay oversight performed by a member of Congress for any length of time based on exigent circumstances or time required to vet a request. Our office has a longstanding working relationship with local DHS and ICE entities and we would hope to continue that relationship. As a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, the Congresswoman looks forward to visiting the facility tomorrow and asking questions to relevant staff.

(a) None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Homeland Security by this Act may be used to prevent any of the following persons from entering, for the purpose of conducting oversight, any facility operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security used to detain or otherwise house aliens, or to make any temporary modification at any such facility that in any way alters what is observed by a visiting Member of Congress or such designated employee, compared to what would be observed in the absence of such modification:
(1) A Member of Congress.
(2) An employee of the United States House of Representatives or the United States Senate designated by such a Member for the purposes of this section.

(b) Nothing in this section may be construed to require a Member of Congress to provide prior notice of the intent to enter a facility described in subsection (a) for the purpose of conducting oversight.

(c) With respect to individuals described in subsection (a)(2), the Department of Homeland Security may require that a request be made at least 24 hours in advance of an intent to enter a facility described in subsection (a).

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 11(source)

On Tuesday morning, my staff notified ICE of my intention to conduct oversight at the Montana Ave facility the next day. This is the process we have gone through innumerable times since I was elected, through both the Trump and Biden admins, including less than a month ago.

Congresswoman Escobar plans to visit the El Paso SPC at 8915 Montana Ave tomorrow afternoon around 2:45 pm MT.

I will be the only staff member accompanying her.

She’s visited the facility before, but it’s been at least a few years since she was there.

I know she will have questions about current statistics for all the El Paso ICE facilities, as well as the status on the additional facility expected to come into service later this month.

Please let me know if you need any further information.

Best,

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 11(source)

This week, ICE illegally denied me entry into a processing facility in my district, and today, they released a statement saying I “[gave] the appearance of a political stunt intended to generate publicity rather than pursue genuine oversight.” I have some thoughts.🧵

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 9(source)

The Trump administration’s continued efforts to hide federally funded facilities from oversight by breaking the law contradicts their lofty, empty promises of law, order, and transparency.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 9(source)

The law is straightforward, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is not only blatantly breaking it herself, she is instructing local DHS staff to break it as well. It’s in Section 527 of the FY2024 DHS Appropriations Act www.congress.gov/118/plaws/pu...

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Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.socialJul 9(source)

Let me be clear: it is the law that no Member of Congress can be denied entry to facilities operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct oversight.

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Sponsored Bills(13)

H.R. 8372 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide to certain congressional committees a…
H.R. 7823 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Traveler Redress Inquiry Pr…
H.R. 6632 (119th)
To make appropriations for the replacement of the air traffic control tower at El Paso Inter…
H.R. 6258 (119th)
To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhan…
H.R. 6185 (119th)
To authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to significant actions that exacerbate…

Cosponsored Bills(60)

H.R. 8744 (119th)
To prohibit the import of certain goods produced, sourced, made, or otherwise derived from d…
Joined: 2026-05-12
H.R. 8488 (119th)
To require developers of AI-focused data centers to disclose certain information before the …
Joined: 2026-04-23
H.R. 7910 (119th)
To establish an AmeriCorps Administration to carry out the national and volunteer service pr…
Joined: 2026-03-12
H.R. 7728 (119th)
To interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to its neighbors, and for other pu…
Joined: 2026-02-26
H.R. 7645 (119th)
To prohibit the use of United States-origin defense articles in the West Bank and Gaza unles…
Joined: 2026-02-23

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Voting History

518 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-02-09	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-03	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H.R. 3123 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-02	H.R. 980 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Con. Res. 68 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7147 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 5764 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-20	H.R. 5763 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	YES	✕	Agreed to
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2312 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2270 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6504 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6500 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-12	H.R. 2683 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-09	H.R. 5184 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 1834 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 131 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 504 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed

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