Rep. Veronica Escobar
@repescobar.bsky.social
Tejana. Fronteriza. Proudly representing El Paso in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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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.
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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.
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That’s why today I introduced a comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform bill known as the Dignity Act.
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Instead of prioritizing and uplifting the most vulnerable Americans, Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill ripped away $187 billion in funding for SNAP to partially pay for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.
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Congresswoman Escobar Joins Nearly 200 House Democrats to Reverse Republican SNAP Cuts
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November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Instead of prioritizing and uplifting the most vulnerable Americans, Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill ripped away $187 billion in funding for SNAP to partially pay for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.
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I've been so proud of our Lady Miners for finishing as CUSA Regular Season Champions and for the numerous accolades they've received including Coach of the Year.
Wishing you all luck as you take on the CUSA tournament today!!
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Wishing you all luck as you take on the CUSA tournament today!!
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UTEP volleyball vs. Missouri State at Conference USA tournament: Time
Fresh off its first regular-season conference championship in program history, the 25-3 UTEP volleyball team heads to Miami for the CUSA tournament.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I've been so proud of our Lady Miners for finishing as CUSA Regular Season Champions and for the numerous accolades they've received including Coach of the Year.
Wishing you all luck as you take on the CUSA tournament today!!
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Wishing you all luck as you take on the CUSA tournament today!!
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Together with millions of Americans, I remain horrified and disgusted by the Trump administration's hardline immigration enforcement actions carried out by masked ICE agents unwilling to identify themselves.
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US Rep. Escobar renews call for national ICE mask ban after report highlights FBI concern
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar renewed calls for national ICE mask ban after report cites FBI bulletin raising concern of criminals posing as federal agents.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Together with millions of Americans, I remain horrified and disgusted by the Trump administration's hardline immigration enforcement actions carried out by masked ICE agents unwilling to identify themselves.
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For hours this morning, survivors stood on the steps of the Capitol and begged Congress to do the right thing for the young women and girls who were silenced by the very institutions meant to protect them.
Today, I voted yes to release the Epstein files because survivors deserve nothing less.
Today, I voted yes to release the Epstein files because survivors deserve nothing less.
BREAKING: House overwhelmingly passes bill to force the release of the Epstein files, sending it to the Senate.
House poised to pass a bill to force the release of the Epstein files in a bipartisan vote
The vote comes after Trump reversed course and encouraged House Republicans to support the measure he had previously opposed.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
For hours this morning, survivors stood on the steps of the Capitol and begged Congress to do the right thing for the young women and girls who were silenced by the very institutions meant to protect them.
Today, I voted yes to release the Epstein files because survivors deserve nothing less.
Today, I voted yes to release the Epstein files because survivors deserve nothing less.
UTEP’s embrace of right-wing politics in the last few years has been alarming and is unreflective of El Paso. As a loving, welcoming community, the invitation of Tom Homan is contrary to the values most El Pasoans hold dear.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
UTEP’s embrace of right-wing politics in the last few years has been alarming and is unreflective of El Paso. As a loving, welcoming community, the invitation of Tom Homan is contrary to the values most El Pasoans hold dear.
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Step 1: Implement tariffs (aka taxes)
Step 2: Realize this raised the cost of living and is the opposite of what you promised and they (among many, many other things) have made you unpopular
Step 3 (we are here): Begin reversing tariffs
Step 4: cross fingers prices come down and take credit
Step 2: Realize this raised the cost of living and is the opposite of what you promised and they (among many, many other things) have made you unpopular
Step 3 (we are here): Begin reversing tariffs
Step 4: cross fingers prices come down and take credit
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Step 1: Implement tariffs (aka taxes)
Step 2: Realize this raised the cost of living and is the opposite of what you promised and they (among many, many other things) have made you unpopular
Step 3 (we are here): Begin reversing tariffs
Step 4: cross fingers prices come down and take credit
Step 2: Realize this raised the cost of living and is the opposite of what you promised and they (among many, many other things) have made you unpopular
Step 3 (we are here): Begin reversing tariffs
Step 4: cross fingers prices come down and take credit
I hope it’s abundantly clear that Republicans don’t care about you.
They only care about themselves and billionaires.
They only care about themselves and billionaires.
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I hope it’s abundantly clear that Republicans don’t care about you.
They only care about themselves and billionaires.
They only care about themselves and billionaires.
Are you interested in interning with my DC or El Paso office for Spring 2026? Applications for both offices close this month!
For more information on how to submit applications and learn more about the internship, visit my website: escobar.house.gov/services/int...
For more information on how to submit applications and learn more about the internship, visit my website: escobar.house.gov/services/int...
Internships
Congresswoman Escobar with Fall 2024 Washington, D.C. Interns Congresswoman Escobar offers both part-time and full-time internships in her El Paso office and full-time internships in Washington, DC of...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Are you interested in interning with my DC or El Paso office for Spring 2026? Applications for both offices close this month!
For more information on how to submit applications and learn more about the internship, visit my website: escobar.house.gov/services/int...
For more information on how to submit applications and learn more about the internship, visit my website: escobar.house.gov/services/int...
Our service members and their families sacrifice so much for our country and the values we hold dearly.
To each and every one of our veterans: thank you for service. May we continue to honor you each and every day.
To each and every one of our veterans: thank you for service. May we continue to honor you each and every day.
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Our service members and their families sacrifice so much for our country and the values we hold dearly.
To each and every one of our veterans: thank you for service. May we continue to honor you each and every day.
To each and every one of our veterans: thank you for service. May we continue to honor you each and every day.
“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One.” - Donald Trump, August 2024
November 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One.” - Donald Trump, August 2024
Speaker Pelosi has been the most consequential leader of our time, a history maker, and pillar of unmatched strength, strategy, and brilliance.
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Pelosi Plans to Retire in 2027 After 39 Years in Congress
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November 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Speaker Pelosi has been the most consequential leader of our time, a history maker, and pillar of unmatched strength, strategy, and brilliance.
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Last week, federal courts reaffirmed what we knew to be true: withholding SNAP funding is illegal.
It should never have taken the courts to require the Trump administration to act and prevent millions of Americans and thousands of El Pasoans from going hungry.
It should never have taken the courts to require the Trump administration to act and prevent millions of Americans and thousands of El Pasoans from going hungry.
November 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Last week, federal courts reaffirmed what we knew to be true: withholding SNAP funding is illegal.
It should never have taken the courts to require the Trump administration to act and prevent millions of Americans and thousands of El Pasoans from going hungry.
It should never have taken the courts to require the Trump administration to act and prevent millions of Americans and thousands of El Pasoans from going hungry.
“The absolute worst part of working at a food bank is when you gotta tell people, 'that's all we got today. We're out.' And you know you can't send them anywhere because they're going to be out, too.”
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November 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“The absolute worst part of working at a food bank is when you gotta tell people, 'that's all we got today. We're out.' And you know you can't send them anywhere because they're going to be out, too.”
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Millions of Americans, including thousands of El Pasoans, will be going hungry starting tomorrow because the president is choosing not to use $6 billion in available emergency SNAP funding.
Instead, his focus is on his White House renovations.
Instead, his focus is on his White House renovations.
October 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Millions of Americans, including thousands of El Pasoans, will be going hungry starting tomorrow because the president is choosing not to use $6 billion in available emergency SNAP funding.
Instead, his focus is on his White House renovations.
Instead, his focus is on his White House renovations.
By refusing to accept the responsibility that comes with controlling our ENTIRE government, Republicans have put us on a path to decimate our economy.
On top of their One Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs, our economy can’t afford to take a $14 billion hit.
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On top of their One Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs, our economy can’t afford to take a $14 billion hit.
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Government shutdown could cost U.S. economy up to $14 billion, CBO says
U.S. senators are pessimistic that they will reach a deal to reopen the federal government.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
By refusing to accept the responsibility that comes with controlling our ENTIRE government, Republicans have put us on a path to decimate our economy.
On top of their One Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs, our economy can’t afford to take a $14 billion hit.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/29/g...
On top of their One Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs, our economy can’t afford to take a $14 billion hit.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/29/g...
The Trump administration has always had food assistance for hungry Americans on their target list.
Their “One Big Beautiful Bill” slashes $186 billion next year.
But the cuts coming next week are a CHOICE Trump and Republicans are making.
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Their “One Big Beautiful Bill” slashes $186 billion next year.
But the cuts coming next week are a CHOICE Trump and Republicans are making.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Trump administration has always had food assistance for hungry Americans on their target list.
Their “One Big Beautiful Bill” slashes $186 billion next year.
But the cuts coming next week are a CHOICE Trump and Republicans are making.
x.com/elpasomatter...
Their “One Big Beautiful Bill” slashes $186 billion next year.
But the cuts coming next week are a CHOICE Trump and Republicans are making.
x.com/elpasomatter...
Mike Johnson says that Republicans restored your right to speak your mind.
To be fair, he does laugh when he says it.
To be fair, he does laugh when he says it.
October 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Mike Johnson says that Republicans restored your right to speak your mind.
To be fair, he does laugh when he says it.
To be fair, he does laugh when he says it.
Thank you to everyone who participated in my texting town hall yesterday!
Here’s a recap of some of the most common questions I received.
Here’s a recap of some of the most common questions I received.
October 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Thank you to everyone who participated in my texting town hall yesterday!
Here’s a recap of some of the most common questions I received.
Here’s a recap of some of the most common questions I received.
At the same time, millions of Americans have started receiving notices that their healthcare costs are about to skyrocket.
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Trump hosts ballroom donors for White House dinner
President Trump on Wednesday hosted a dinner for donors helping to fund the cost of a planned White House ballroom, including leaders of major businesses. Trump held an event in the East Room that …
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October 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
At the same time, millions of Americans have started receiving notices that their healthcare costs are about to skyrocket.
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We’re two weeks into the Republican shutdown and I keep asking myself, “where are the Republicans?”
October 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We’re two weeks into the Republican shutdown and I keep asking myself, “where are the Republicans?”
I'm grateful to all our community partners and organizations that made my resource fair for federal employees this past weekend possible.
My team and I continue to update my federal employee resource page online. For more information, visit escobar.house.gov/shutdown/
My team and I continue to update my federal employee resource page online. For more information, visit escobar.house.gov/shutdown/
October 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I'm grateful to all our community partners and organizations that made my resource fair for federal employees this past weekend possible.
My team and I continue to update my federal employee resource page online. For more information, visit escobar.house.gov/shutdown/
My team and I continue to update my federal employee resource page online. For more information, visit escobar.house.gov/shutdown/
On Indigenous People’s Day, we celebrate the contributions, traditions, culture and history of Indigenous communities.
Today and every day, may we honor the legacy of the Tigua tribe of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo.
Today and every day, may we honor the legacy of the Tigua tribe of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo.
October 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
On Indigenous People’s Day, we celebrate the contributions, traditions, culture and history of Indigenous communities.
Today and every day, may we honor the legacy of the Tigua tribe of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo.
Today and every day, may we honor the legacy of the Tigua tribe of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo.
If federal employees aren’t getting paid, Members of Congress shouldn’t either.
I’m withholding my own pay until all 18,000 federal employees in El Paso and all service members at Fort Bliss are paid.
I’m withholding my own pay until all 18,000 federal employees in El Paso and all service members at Fort Bliss are paid.
October 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
If federal employees aren’t getting paid, Members of Congress shouldn’t either.
I’m withholding my own pay until all 18,000 federal employees in El Paso and all service members at Fort Bliss are paid.
I’m withholding my own pay until all 18,000 federal employees in El Paso and all service members at Fort Bliss are paid.
Support for millions of Americans losing their health insurance? ZERO
Support for farmers, who can’t sell what they’ve grown because of tariffs? ZERO
Support for the federal workforce? ZERO
But support for Argentina? $20 BILLION
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Support for farmers, who can’t sell what they’ve grown because of tariffs? ZERO
Support for the federal workforce? ZERO
But support for Argentina? $20 BILLION
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Trump administration finalizes economic rescue plan for Argentina
The announcement came after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. officials have huddled in recent days with Argentine officials.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Support for millions of Americans losing their health insurance? ZERO
Support for farmers, who can’t sell what they’ve grown because of tariffs? ZERO
Support for the federal workforce? ZERO
But support for Argentina? $20 BILLION
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Support for farmers, who can’t sell what they’ve grown because of tariffs? ZERO
Support for the federal workforce? ZERO
But support for Argentina? $20 BILLION
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
🚨 Day 9 update on the Republican government shutdown
October 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🚨 Day 9 update on the Republican government shutdown