Veronica Escobar

Congress has not passed comprehensive immigration reform in our country in nearly four decades.

I have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of our broken immigration system, and as a member of Congress, I take seriously my obligation to propose a solution. Realistic, common-sense compromise is achievable, and is especially…

I am grateful to join my colleagues as we mourn the loss of life in Ruidoso, specifically El Pasoans Stephanie and Sebastian Trotter, who took their two children on vacation for some time away during the holiday. Their children were caught…

Hegseth repeatedly lied to the American people and should be fired—along with all the others in the chat.

These are strike plans. There must be a broad investigation of how compromised our national security is because of their shocking incompetence.

I first want to also express my profound condolences to each and every one of you who've suffered loss.

I regrettably could not be present today to vote on the Floor proceedings before the House. Had I been present, I would have voted: NO on Roll Call No. 276, NO on Roll Call No. 277, YEA on Roll Call 278, and NO on Roll Call No. 279…

I look forward to the day that this Committee actually produces good work that the American people expect us to address.

There are so many critical issues that our Nation is looking to us to address.

Democrats are not attacking the institutions that are important to our democracy. Unfortunately, Republicans are.

This Committee is unfortunately focused on things that don't matter to the everyday American.

Would you please share with us, with the Committee and the American public, why it is really a terrible consequence for any State, whether it is Texas or any State, what the challenges are with a State deciding it is going to create its…

Most recently, the Texas Attorney General has targeted a nonprofit in El Paso that has long been a partner to the Federal Government.

My constituents have seen significant property damage to their property as a result of reckless and dangerous high-speed chases.

Governor Greg Abbott, under the auspices of what a Republican colleague of mine just described as Texas defending itself, has actually created an incredibly hostile environment for my community of El Paso, Texas.

I wish, wish, wish we could hear that same passion that we just heard about all racism.

President Biden did not obstruct your investigation. He was fully compliant, and with access to the millions of documents he gave you and the dozens of hours of witness interviews he facilitated, you were able to fully and totally…

It is always fascinating to me to hear folks talk about how often they have been to the border, or they parachute in to observe the border. I live on the U.S.-Mexico border. I represent a wonderful community on the border.

Dems don't want an end to this crisis.

I thank Representative Sorensen so much. I am so grateful for his leadership and support. Mr. Speaker, there are diverse groups and organizations that support the Dignity Act, from the evangelical community, to the American Chamber of…

I appreciate Ms. Manning's powerful voice. Mr. Speaker, many of the sponsors of the bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill, the Dignity Act, are relatively new to Congress, including Ms. Scholten and Ms. Manning, who you heard…

Can you imagine if we came together and actually solved the most politically divisive issue facing our Nation today? The American people would be incredibly relieved. They would be so grateful. We could check this key issue off our list…

I thank my friend, Hillary Scholten. I so appreciate her leadership and her support of the bill. Mr. Speaker, I was born and raised on the U.S.-Mexico border. I am a third-generation border resident. My children are both adults. My son…

I have said multiple times from the dais to my colleagues on this committee many of the challenges facing our service members around quality of life, housing, food insecurity, access to world class health care providers, mental health care…