Veronica Escobar

Representative · TX-16 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2019

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Veronica Escobar

Representative · TX-16 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2019

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

338 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 9917 · AI Kill Switch Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 24, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
H.R. 9904 · Deputy Darren Almendarez Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9752 · Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 9728 · Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
H.R. 9550 · Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
H.Res. 1391 · Impeaching Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9489 · GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9473 · Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
H.R. 9432 · LIFT the BAR Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
H.Res. 1366 · Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9289 · Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9270 · Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
H.Res. 1320 · Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9018 · Fostering TRUST Act of 2026
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 5, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 8914 · No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8802 · January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8744 · TREE Act
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 8730 · Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 17, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 15, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8568 · Lowering Utility Bills Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 20, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8494 · To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 24, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 8488 · AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8386 · RECOVER Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 8254 · Water Access and Affordability Act
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.

338 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 9917 · AI Kill Switch Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 24, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
H.R. 9904 · Deputy Darren Almendarez Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9752 · Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 9728 · Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
H.R. 9550 · Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
H.Res. 1391 · Impeaching Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9489 · GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9473 · Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
H.R. 9432 · LIFT the BAR Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
H.Res. 1366 · Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9289 · Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9270 · Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
H.Res. 1320 · Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9018 · Fostering TRUST Act of 2026
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 5, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 8914 · No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8802 · January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8744 · TREE Act
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 8730 · Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 17, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 15, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8568 · Lowering Utility Bills Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 20, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8494 · To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 24, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 8488 · AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8386 · RECOVER Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 8254 · Water Access and Affordability Act
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.