Jun 11, 2019
Mr. Speaker, on May 31, the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General published an alarming report that confirms the terrible consequences of the Trump administration's failure to truly address the humanitarian…
Veronica Escobar
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Veronica Escobar is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 16th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as immigration reform and social justice throughout her tenure. Escobar has been vocal about the need for comprehensive immigration reform, highlighting the challenges posed by the current system. She has emphasized the importance of finding common-sense solutions to these longstanding issues.
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Jun 4, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019. This bill would provide Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED recipients with the relief and certainty that they and our country need in order to…
May 23, 2019
Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of an El Paso hero, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Eugene Chisolm, who was inducted yesterday into the 82nd Airborne Division's All American Hall of Fame. Colonel Chisolm, known affectionately as…
May 23, 2019
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Texas? There was no objection…
May 22, 2019
Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, I would like to thank Congresswoman Waters for her incredible work and leadership on this bill, which will help restore trust in Federal consumer protections and ensure…
May 22, 2019
Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 39, line 24, strike ``and'' and insert a comma. Page 39, line 25, insert before the…
May 22, 2019
Madam Chair, I have no further speakers or comments. I urge all of my colleagues to support my amendment and the underlying bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McHENRY. Madam Chair, I urge a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back…
May 21, 2019
Madam Speaker, today, we recognize a historic day in our Nation, the 100th anniversary of the House passage of the 19th Amendment, which, once ratified, granted most women the right to vote, bringing them one step closer to equality with…
May 16, 2019
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today to offer an amendment to H.R. 987, the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act. The navigator program is crucial to communities like El Paso…
May 16, 2019
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 45, strike lines 20 through 24 and insert the following: (A) by amending subparagraph…
May 16, 2019
Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that my amendment be modified in the form that I have placed at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the modification. The Clerk read as follows: Modification to Amendment No. 20 printed…
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