DemocratU.S. Representative, TX-16
Veronica Escobar
In the House since Jan 3, 2019 (4 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Sep 15, 1969.
Official website · DC office 202-225-4831 · @RepEscobar
At a glance
21Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
284Bills cosponsored
1.2%Roll-call votes missed (8 of 674)
97.7%Votes with own party's majority
$1,068,096Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10845 | Port Staffing Reporting Act Immigration · 0 cosponsors | Oct 19, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Oct 19, 2026 |
| H.R. 10550 | Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Sep 24, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Sep 24, 2026 |
| H.R. 10259 | DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026 Immigration · 0 cosponsors | Sep 3, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Sep 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 9848 | Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Jul 22, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Jul 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 9738 | Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Jul 16, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Jul 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 9739 | Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Jul 16, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jul 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 9404 | VA Home Loan Navigator Act Armed Forces and National Security · 20 cosponsors | Jun 23, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Jun 23, 2026 |
| H.R. 9403 | JROTC POWER Act Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Jun 23, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Jun 23, 2026 |
| H.R. 8372 | El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Apr 20, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. May 7, 2026 |
| H.R. 7823 | To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program of the Department of Homeland Security, to provide to individuals whose enrollment in a Trusted Traveler program is denied, suspended, or early terminated an option to appeal such denial, suspension, or early termination, as the case may be, and for other purposes. Immigration · 0 cosponsors | Mar 5, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. Mar 6, 2026 |
| H.R. 6632 | El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower Modernization Act Transportation and Public Works · 0 cosponsors | Dec 11, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. Dec 11, 2025 |
| H.R. 6258 | Disarm Hate Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 12 cosponsors | Nov 21, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Nov 21, 2025 |
| H.R. 6185 | Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2025 Environmental Protection · 0 cosponsors | Nov 20, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Nov 20, 2025 |
| H.R. 5020 | Supporting Our Shelters Act Animals · 5 cosponsors | Aug 22, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. Jan 13, 2026 |
| H.R. 4757 | Pigs and Public Health Act Agriculture and Food · 2 cosponsors | Jul 25, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jul 25, 2025 |
| H.R. 2996 | CAP Act of 2025 Environmental Protection · 0 cosponsors | Apr 24, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Apr 24, 2025 |
| H.R. 2626 | PIGS Act of 2025 Animals · 1 cosponsors | Apr 3, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. Apr 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 2366 | American Families United Act Immigration · 42 cosponsors | Mar 26, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Mar 26, 2025 |
| H.R. 1678 | Homeland Security Improvement Act Immigration · 0 cosponsors | Feb 27, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. Feb 27, 2025 |
| H.R. 857 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4400 East Paisano Drive in El Paso, Texas, as the "Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building". Government Operations and Politics · 11 cosponsors | Jan 31, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Jan 31, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Appropriations
- House Committee on the Budget
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,068,096Total raised
$564,113From individuals
$967,173Spent
$216,768Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H8TX16109, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.