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Veronica Escobar

U.S. Representative · Texas's 16th congressional district

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

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Recent votes

Veronica Escobar is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 8 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted yes
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Voted yes
    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 313
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 213: 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".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 311
  5. Voted no
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted no
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted no
    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · · House roll call 308
  8. Voted yes
    H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · · House roll call 307
  9. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 210: 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".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 306
  10. Voted yes
    H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 305

Bills sponsored

22 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. H.R. 10550: Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026
    Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Latest action 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.
  2. H.Res. 1560: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4393) to secure the border and reform the immigration laws.
    Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  3. H.R. 10259: DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026
    Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · Latest action 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.
  4. H.R. 9848: Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act
    Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  5. H.R. 9739: Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act
    Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  6. H.R. 9738: Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act
    Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  7. H.R. 9404: VA Home Loan Navigator Act
    Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  8. H.R. 9403: JROTC POWER Act
    Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  9. H.Res. 1327: Supporting the designation of May 2026 as "Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month".
    Introduced May 29, 2026 · Latest action May 29, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  10. H.R. 8372: El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026
    Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · Latest action May 7, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

51 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Res. 1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 1, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 4 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 10259: DHS Community Consultation Act of 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.
  • H.R. 2366: American Families United Act

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 23, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

35 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

49 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 4 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 10550: Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026
  • H.R. 9848: Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act
  • H.R. 9738: Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
Texas's 16th congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-4831
  • Office 2448 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4316
Source

Website escobar.house.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the House recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.