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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Redistricting FAQs

Dear john,Donald Trump instructed Texas Republicans to engage in a power grab by re-drawing congressional districts in our state.Now that they’ve published the heavily-gerrymandered map, I’ve heard from a lot of you over the last 48 hours so let’s break down these questions.“Why is Trump doing this?…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Update on Redistricting

Congresswoman Escobar Statement onTexas Redistricting (El Paso, TX) - Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Texas redistricting map proposal that was released this morning:“Republicans, at the behest of Donald Trump, have engaged in a mid-decade redist…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

July 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM

Redistricting Resources

Dear john,El Pasoans have one last opportunity to testify in the Texas redistricting process. Because this process may impact you, I urge you to get informed and engaged.While the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting has concluded their hearings, the Senate Special Committee on Cong…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

July 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Redistricting Resources

Dear john,A few weeks ago, President Donald Trump instructed Texas Republicans to engage in a highly unusual, unscheduled mid-decade redistricting effort to pick up new GOP seats. As Republicans in the Texas Legislature proceed with the President's request, I wanted to provide you information about …

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

July 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Release the Files

Dear john,Recently, House Democrats demanded the release of the Epstein Files - which explain the crimes of convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and identify his accomplices. The American people deserve to know the truth about Jeffrey Epstein and his inner circle.House Republicans voted to…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Tele-Town Hall on Monday!

I hope you'll join me Dear john, I would like to invite you to join me on Monday, July 21st at 6pm MT for a live tele-town hall. From the passage of Trump's budget bill to the introduction of my bipartisan immigration legislation the Dignity Act, I wanted to take some time to share my latest updates…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM

The Dignity Act

Read my press release about my immigration bill Representatives Escobar, Salazar Re-Introduce Bipartisan, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill: The Dignity Act (Washington, DC) – Today, Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), along with 20 of their colleagues, ann…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM

Now that it's passed the Senate

Dear john,Now that the Senate has passed their version of the "big beautiful" bill, I want to bring this horrific provision to your attention:$1.1 trillion will be slashed for funding Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, meaning about 17 million Americans will lose their healthcare. Rese…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Read my latest op-ed for El Paso Matters

El Paso Matters: "Big, beautiful bill" enriches companies running private immigration detention facilities El Paso Matters: "Big, beautiful bill" enriches companies running private immigration detention facilities By Rep. Veronica Escobar Dear john, In the lead up to last year’s elections, Republica…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Update on the Republican Budget Bill

Dear john,As the Senate continues negotiating the Republican budget bill, nonpartisan polls released this month continue to show how unpopular the legislation is among Americans. And I'm not surprised.It's what happens when you slash hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid, kick millions off t…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Stephen Miller's Stocks

Dear john,Recently, news broke that White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Stephen Miller owns between $100k - $250k in stocks from Palantir Technology Inc., a data company that currently works with ICE. The same report also found that at least 10 other White House staffe…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM

El Paso Times: There’s still time to kill Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

There’s still time to kill Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'As seen in the El Paso Times (June 16, 2025) There’s still time to kill Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' As seen in the El Paso Times (June 16, 2025) By Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Late last month, House Republicans passed what they call their …

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

June 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Mobile Office Hours

Do you need assistance? Dear john, My team is always here to assist you, but I understand not everyone is able to stop by my office downtown. That's why I'll be hosting Mobile Office Hours this Friday, June 20th. During these office hours, I'll be discussing my work in Congress and the services my o…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

June 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM

Different Priorities, Part Two

Dear john,Earlier this year, I spoke to you about Republican bills that were introduced in the House, including legislation to "expunge" Trump's impeachments, carve his face on Mount Rushmore, and allow Trump to run for a third term.There's more legislation and news I want to bring to your attention…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM

Medicaid Cuts

Dear john,Over the weekend, a Senator held a town hall where a major topic was their budget bill. When a constituent said that people were going to die as a result of the Medicaid cuts, she said, "Well, we all are going to die" with a smile.Facing a justified uproar, the same Senator later doubled d…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

May 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall

Will I see you there? Dear john, I would like to invite you to join me on Saturday, June 7th at the Horizon High School Cafeteria at 10am MT for an in-person town hall. With the devastating Republican budget bill passing the House last week, I wanted to take some time to discuss the impacts on El Pa…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

May 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall

Will I see you there? Dear john, I would like to invite you to join me on Saturday, June 7th at the Horizon High School Cafeteria at 10am MT for an in-person town hall. With the devastating Republican budget bill passing the House this week, I wanted to take some time to discuss the impacts on El Pa…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

May 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM

The Republican Budget Bill

Dear john,The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office continues to publish its findings on the Republican budget bill. It would:decrease household resources for the poorest Americans by 2% in the short term, and 4% by 2033increase household resources for the wealthiest Americanscut $698 billion fro…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

May 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Under the Cover of Night

Dear john,Late last night, my Republican colleagues passed their reconciliation bill out of the House Budget Committee. They've now decided to move the over 1100 page bill to the next stage (consideration of the bill at the Rules Committee) at 1am EST on Wednesday.This bill is going to be devastatin…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM

RFK Jr.

Dear john,Yesterday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of Congress. When asked by my colleague if he would vaccinate his child for measles, he didn't answer the question directly.“For measles? Probably for measles I —” Mr. Kennedy began to answer before stopping himself. “You know, what I wou…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

May 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM

No more healthcare for 8.6 million people

Dear john,Late last night, my Conservative colleagues released their devastating budget plan to pay for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy and large corporations at the expense of our most vulnerable.Under the guise of DOGE and "rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse," the Majority in Washington…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

May 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM

DOGE is failing

Dear john,Despite its claims to have saved Americans $160 billion, Elon Musk's DOGE is estimated to have cost taxpayers $135 billion according to an analysis from the nonpartisan, nonprofit group Partnership for Public Service (PSP).PSP's estimate is based on the $270 billion in annual compensation …

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Mobile Office Hours

Do you need assistance? Dear john, My team is always here to assist you, but I understand not everyone is able to stop by my office downtown. That's why I'll be hosting Mobile Office Hours this Friday, May 9th. During these office hours, I'll be discussing my work in Congress and the services my off…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

May 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM

We're in a Trump Economy

Dear john,Over the weekend, President Trump joined NBC News' Meet the Press for an interview, and I wanted to highlight something he said about the economy."When does [the economy] become the Trump economy?" Kristen Welker asked. "It partially is right now. And I really mean this. I think the good p…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM

A likely recession

Dear john,This week, US consumer confidence reports were published, and the results are grim. While Donald Trump tells Americans to "hang tough," it appears many disagree. Take a look for yourself:"Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since th…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM

My thoughts on Trump's first 100 days

Donald Trump has now been in office for 100 days... Watch my video here. Dear john, Donald Trump has now been in office for 100 days, and a majority of Americans oppose his policies and do not approve of how he’s handling his job as our President. A number of different groups and media outlets have …

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM

Trump's 100 Days

At just 41%, Trump has the lowest approval rating... Do you approve of Trump's job performance? Yes No Submit survey to sign up for updates on my work in Congress.* Dear john, At just 41%, Trump has the lowest approval rating for a president's first 100 days in office going back decades to President…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM

DOJ Endorses Refunds for Jan 6 Rioters

Dear john,After Trump pardoned almost every single person, including those with other serious criminal charges, those same rioters are now arguing they're entitled to refunds from the federal government since their convictions were overturned.Most January 6th defendants convicted for their roles in …

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM

Trump Job Performance

Dear john,According to a recent CBS News poll, views about Trump's economic policies are increasingly getting worse. I want to highlight some of the most important data:Almost three-fourths (74%) of polled Americans believe the wealthy and 71% of polled Americans believe that large corporations will…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Mobile Office Hours

Do you need assistance? Dear john, My team is always here to assist you, but I understand not everyone is able to stop by my office downtown. That's why my team will be hosting Mobile Office Hours this Saturday, April 12th. We'll be joined by the El Paso Passport Agency. During these office hours, m…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Trump's Handling of the Economy

Just two short months ago, the stock market peaked. Thanks to the flurry of tariffs announced by President Trump, the S&P has crashed by 17.4% since then.This is now the worst three-day performance for the S&P 500 since October 1987.I'm angered that billions of dollars in retirement savings and inve…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM

More Mass Firings

Dear john,The Trump administration made good on last week's promise to cut thousands of jobs at federal health agencies.News outlets are reporting today that thousands of government employees were fired this morning in agencies like Health and Human Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Na…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall

Will I see you there? Dear john, I would like to invite you to join me this Saturday, March 29th at the Eastwood HS Auditorium at 9am MT for an in-person town hall. With so much news over the last few weeks, I wanted to take some time to share my latest updates with you and answer your questions. Pl…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

March 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM

A National Security Risk

I'm utterly shocked Should White House officials be using other means besides secured government channels to share highly-sensitive information? Yes No Submit survey to sign up for updates on my work in Congress.* The Atlantic just published a bomb-shell story about how Trump administration official…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

March 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Dear john,Yesterday, daylight saving time had people across the country changing their clocks. This twice a year ritual has many people divided -- I've heard from El Pasoans who want to see daylight saving time permanently adopted, and others who would rather we keep standard time permanent.I want t…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM

DOGE Staffers and their Taxpayer Salaries

Dear john,In case you missed it, a WIRED article published this week broke the news that some DOGE staffers are being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars by taxpayers from the very agencies they have been tasked with cutting.WIRED notes when Elon Musk started recruiting for DOGE in November, he de…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM

WIRED: Some DOGE Staffers are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries

WIRED: Some DOGE Staffers are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries Engineers and executives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are drawing healthy taxpayer-funded salaries—sometimes from the very agencies they are cutting.By Kate Knibbs (March 4th, 2025 3:08pm)Some staffers at El…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM

About Last Night...

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM

American Citizenship for Sale

Dear john,Recently, President Trump said he would introduce a "gold card" program where for $5 million, people could apply to become lawful permanent residents of the United States. According to NPR, he claimed the program is "going to be a route to citizenship, and wealthy people will be coming int…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Almost 6,000 Veterans Have Been Fired...

Dear john,I know so much has been going on this week, but I wanted to bring this to your attention.Led by Elon Musk, the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) has fired almost 6,000 veterans from our federal government, including over 2,500 from the Departments of Defense and Vetera…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM

The Budget Plan

Do you support it? Do you support the budget plan? Yes No Submit survey to sign up for updates on my work in Congress.* Dear john, This week, every single Conservative colleague of mine (except one) voted for their budget plan. Before the vote, I spoke on the House Floor which you can watch here. I …

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM

My thoughts on the Republican Budget

This week, in a stunning betrayal to Americans, House Republicans advanced a devastating budget plan, which would cut healthcare in order to provide $4.5 trillion in tax breaks that overwhelmingly go to billionaires. Despite Donald Trump’s promise to lower the cost of living for Americans on day one…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Different Priorities

Dear john,I want to talk to you about bills that have been introduced in the House recently:Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced separate bills to "expunge" President Trump's two impeachmentsRep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced a bill to carve President Trump onto Mount RushmoreRep. Andy Ogles propos…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM

A Possible Constitutional Crisis

Are you worried? Are you worried about a constitutional crisis? Yes No Submit survey to sign up for updates on my work in Congress.* After a federal, non-partisan judge blocked President Trump's controversial federal grants freeze and another blocked Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing YOUR sensitive in…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM

Tele-Town Hall on Monday!

I hope you'll join me Dear john, I would like to invite you to join me this Monday, February 10th at 6pm MT for a live tele-town hall. With so much news over the last few weeks, I wanted to take some time to share my latest updates with you and answer your questions. You can watch along on my Facebo…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM

These Last Few Weeks...

It’s been less than a month since Donald Trump was inaugurated as our nation’s president, and in that time, we’ve seen an unprecedented series of crises unfold daily before our eyes. He has empowered an unelected billionaire who has taken control of your personal information and the data that our fe…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Billionaire Access

Dear john,I'm writing to you about something of which I have great concern.A day after the acting Treasury Deputy Secretary, David Lebryk, abruptly resigned from his position, media outlets reported that representatives from Elon Musk's "DOGE" were granted access to the department's federal payment …

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM

The Funding Freeze

Dear john,This week, many Conservative politicians have supported the President's federal grants freeze despite the catastrophic consequences this would have on communities like ours.Speaker Mike Johnson: "I fully support it."Governor Abbott: "[The pause is] long overdue."Senator Tuberville: "[The f…

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

January 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Mobile Office Hours

Do you need assistance? Dear john, My team is always here to assist you, but I understand not everyone is able to stop by my office downtown. That's why my team will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Saturday, February 1st. We'll be joined by staffers from the Internal Revenue Service and the Texas …

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Rep. Veronica Escobar · [email protected]

January 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Trump Pardons January 6 Criminals

Dear Mr. John Doe,On his first day in office, President Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of over 1,500 people convicted of crimes related to the insurrection on January 6, 2021.Of those people, about 600 were charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers, with almo…

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