Congresswoman Escobar signed a discharge petition to secure funding for TSA and other DHS employees.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Escobar signs discharge petition: On March 18, 2026, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar from Texas's 16th District announced her support for a discharge petition aimed at ensuring pay for TSA and other Department of Homeland Security employees. She stated, "We only need three Republicans to sign onto our bill to get these hard-working employees paid."
Concerns over funding allocation: Escobar highlighted the significant funding allocated for agencies like ICE and Border Patrol, arguing there should be sufficient resources to support all DHS personnel. She emphasized the need for action, saying, "Until then, there’s no reason for Republicans to block paying everyone else."
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Veronica Escobar Fundraising
Veronica Escobar recently disclosed $7.8K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on February 19th, 2026. This was the 248th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 42.4% came from individual donors.
Escobar disclosed $43.6K of spending. This was the 185th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Escobar disclosed $245.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 104th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Veronica Escobar's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Veronica Escobar Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Veronica Escobar is worth $641.5K, as of March 19th, 2026. This is the 372nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Escobar has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Veronica Escobar's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Escobar.
Veronica Escobar Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Veronica Escobar:
- 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
- H.R.4757: Pigs and Public Health Act
You can track bills proposed by Veronica Escobar on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Escobar.
2026 Texas's 16th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $1,216,930 of spending in Texas's 16th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Texas's 16th congressional district election.
