With news of a “temporary truce” with China on our self-imposed tariffs, we’re really getting a crash course on the “Art of the Deal.“
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Texas District 16
Veronica Escobar
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No58%
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Party align98%
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Veronica Escobar
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratTexas District 16
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FEMA’s Acting Administrator was fired - one day after he told those of us on the Appropriations Committee that he didn’t believe the agency should be eliminated.
Is that why Donald Trump and Secretary Noem fired him?
Apparently, independent thoughts not allowed.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...
In what feels like a pivotal point in history, I join millions around the world praying for our first American Pope whose emphasis of humility and peace is needed more than ever.
This week, Democrats have been fighting for a vote on legislation to protect Medicaid and food assistance programs from devastating budget cuts.
Republicans instead prioritized renaming the Gulf of Mexico.
We're for making your life better. They're for placating Trump.
I encourage my colleagues to sign on to our bill and prioritize healthcare and food assistance instead of tax breaks for their billionaire friends.
All it takes to end this devastation is for four Republicans to have the courage to stand up for their constituents and join the Democratic effort to protect Medicaid and SNAP.
The Republican budget slashes Medicaid and food assistance with more than $1 trillion in cuts.
These cuts will eliminate healthcare that millions of Americans depend on and will defund vital nutrition programs that prevent hunger.
Yesterday, I signed the Democratic discharge petition that would force an up-or-down vote in the House to protect Medicaid and food assistance from devastating budget cuts.
escobar.house.gov/news/documen...
The Republican plan is to rip away your healthcare to pay for billionaire tax cuts.
As we return to Washington, Republicans are callously bickering about how many billions of dollars are "acceptable" to cut from Medicaid and trying to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico.
Republicans’ idea of the people’s work.
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
How convenient.
Trump wants to end these programs to give billionaires massive tax cuts. Republicans want you to have less so that billionaires can have more.
Trump’s promised “golden age” will be only be golden for the richest among us.
Don’t believe me? Read his budget.
These programs have helped millions of Americans, especially those who are economically disadvantaged or part of the now-shrinking middle class.
Donald Trump’s budget seeks to severely cut or in some cases completely eliminate them. The results would be increased poverty.
Federal programs seek to keep Americans out of poverty, ensuring they can lead productive lives and contribute to their communities and our country.
Programs for housing, nutrition, workforce development and education have been hallmarks of who we are as a country.
A budget is a statement of values. Donald Trump’s budget identifies what’s important to him — and what is not.
His budget will make America sicker, poorer and less educated.
He proves once again that he doesn’t care about hard-working Americans.
“My division collects MILLIONS in tax revenue for the American people,” said a former IRS employee. “Several people will now not pay what they owe to the American people, and they will continue to not pay because there is no one there to ensure their compliance.”
www.huffpost.com/entry/doge-e...
US consumer confidence reports were recently published, and the results are grim.
Despite Donald Trump telling Americans to "hang tough," people across the country are worried about an upcoming recession, including 78.8% of El Pasoans I polled in an email earlier this week.
Regardless of who you are or who you love, we must never allow our fellow Americans to be treated as second-class citizens.
You can read my full press release here: escobar.house.gov/news/documen...
The relentless barrage of attacks against the LGBT+ community by Republicans across the country continues the erosion of civil rights for Americans.
That's why I'm proud to support the Equality Act, which strengthens federal protections against discrimination.
How long until Republicans and right-wing media personalities start saying having more than two toys is woke?
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552 total votes
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| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
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| 2025-01-03 | — | Election of the Speaker | NOT_VOTING | — | — | Johnson (LA) |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Call by States | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.
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