Congresswoman Escobar discusses data center regulations and drunk driving amendments during a House Appropriations markup session.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Escobar addresses key amendments: During the House Appropriations Committee markup on the Fiscal Year 2027 bills, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar highlighted two amendments. One aimed to prevent federal funding for a policy allowing data center construction without local input, while the other, passed by Republicans, restricted federal research on technologies to prevent drunk driving.
Concerns over data centers: Escobar expressed her community's concerns about the rise of data centers, citing issues such as increased electricity demand and water usage amid a drought. She emphasized the need for public engagement before construction begins and criticized Meta for not participating in community discussions.
Escobar's stance on drunk driving prevention: In opposing the Republican amendment that blocked research on drunk driving technologies, Escobar underscored Texas’ high drunk driving fatalities and called for more options to combat the issue. She argued that limiting research options would hinder efforts to create safer communities.
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Veronica Escobar Fundraising
Veronica Escobar recently disclosed $112.9K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 770th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 53.3% came from individual donors.
Escobar disclosed $69.7K of spending. This was the 974th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Escobar disclosed $288.3K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 778th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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Veronica Escobar Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Veronica Escobar is worth $641.5K, as of June 4th, 2026. This is the 373rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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Veronica Escobar Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Veronica Escobar:
- H.R.8372: El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness 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.6632: El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower Modernization Act
- H.R.6258: Disarm Hate Act
- H.R.6185: Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2025
- H.R.5020: Supporting Our Shelters Act
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