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Veronica Escobar

U.S. Representative for Texas's 16th District

Democrat · Since 2019 · Next election: 2026 · Age 57

Last updated · 7 sources

Veronica Escobar is the U.S. Representative for Texas's 16th District, a Democrat serving since 2019.

Escobar has served in the House longer than 207 of its 438 other members and longer than 18 of Texas's 36 other House members.

Escobar sits on 2 committees: Appropriations and Budget.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Escobar voted in 139 of 139 roll calls (100%). In that period, 56 bills Escobar sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Escobar has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)

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Votes

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Voted in 139 of 139 roll calls (100%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Escobar voted with the majority of House Democrats on 134 roll calls and against it on 5.

Votes against the party majority

Veronica Escobar's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultVeronica EscobarNote
Sep 16No. 309On Passage H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jul 21No. 271On Passage H.R. 6955Main Street ActPassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay
Jul 14No. 238On Passage H.R. 139Sunshine Protection ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 29No. 228On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 7757KIDS ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 4No. 201On Agreeing to the Resolution H.Con.Res. 84Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from LebanonFailedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay

Legislation

22 bills sponsored and 333 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.Res. 1603 Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

  • H.R. 10642 To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, 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.

  • H.R. 10550 Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026

    Sponsor · 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.

Campaign finance

Raised
$858,766
Spent
$704,156
Cash on hand
$270,455

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H8TX16109

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