Veronica Escobar: “I am urging the committee to consider increasing the border set-aside created in the FAST Act for surface transportation…”

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

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…

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