Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, a third-generation El Pasoan, proudly represents Texas’ 16th Congressional District.
She took office on January 3, 2019 as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives after making history as the first woman elected to this seat and the first of two Latinas from Texas to serve in Congress.
Congresswoman Escobar serves on the prestigious House Judiciary Committee, House Armed Services Committee, House Ethics Committee, and the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. In addition, she serves as Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
In my time in Congress, I have worked to protect health care benefits for all. I am proud to cosponsor bills, like the Social Security 2100 Act, that will boost Medicare for seniors and ensure that Social Security is solvent for the good of our nation. This bill would expand benefits for current and future Social Security recipients; cut taxes for over 10 million seniors, and ensure the system remains solvent through the end of the century. If you need help with your benefits, please call my El Paso office at 915-541-1400 to speak to a caseworker.