Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
Ducks and Geese Protection Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Agriculture · Nov 12
This bill's text has not been analysed yet.
Veronica Escobar
Democrat · U.S. Representative for Texas's 16th district
24 sponsored · 345 cosponsored
Age 57 · In office since 2019
Contact their office: (202) 225-4831 · 2448 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website
Of the bills they sponsored: 24 are in committee.
The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.
In committee 24 bills
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
Port Staffing Reporting Act
H.R. 10845 Immigration
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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 · Oct 19
This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an assessment of standards and guidelines for managing air, land, and sea ports of entry.
Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026
H.R. 10550 Armed Forces and National Security
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Sep 24
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to notify certain members of the Armed Forces about their potential eligibility for the WIC nutrition program when they undergo a permanent change of station.
Yes· 2 of 13
- Scored +5
Is this likely to lower what families pay for groceries?
The bill raises WIC benefits accessibility by implementing presumptive eligibility and notification requirements for military families.
- Scored +5
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill provides direct support and continuity of nutrition benefits for active-duty members of the Armed Forces undergoing permanent changes of station.
No question was scored the opposite.
Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4393) to secure the border and reform the immigration laws.
H.Res. 1560 Congress
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Rules · Sep 17
This resolution sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider a specific bill, H.R. 4393, which aims to secure the border and reform immigration laws.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill H.R. 4393, which this resolution facilitates, is explicitly intended to secure the border.
- Scored +2
Does this give the federal government more power?
Securing the border and reforming immigration laws generally involves the exercise of centralized federal authority.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill focuses on securing the border and reforming immigration laws, which can restrict immigrant movement and status.
- Scored -3
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
Changes to immigration and border security laws often have significant impacts on Hispanic communities.
Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026
H.R. 10259 Immigration
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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 · Sep 3
This bill establishes requirements for the Secretary of Homeland Security before building or leasing immigration detention facilities.
Yes· 2 of 4
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires public meetings and a 60-day public comment period for detention facility construction.
- Scored +5
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The bill allows municipalities to prohibit the construction of detention facilities within their borders.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill limits federal discretion by granting local governments authority to prohibit detention facilities.
Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act
H.R. 9848 Armed Forces and National Security
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Jul 22
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to congressional defense committees.
Yes· 2 of 7
- Scored +4
Would women be better off under this?
The bill focuses on improving employment retention and professional mobility for military spouses, who are disproportionately women.
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The bill assesses ways to increase the number of children served by military childcare centers.
No question was scored the opposite.
Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act
H.R. 9739 Government Operations and Politics
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Jul 16
This bill aims to stop the government from using eminent domain on Mount Cristo Rey. The legislation finds that the mountain is a holy site used for annual pilgrimages by thousands of people.
Yes· 2 of 5
- Scored +8
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?
The bill protects a holy site and prevents the seizure of land used for religious pilgrimages.
- Scored +5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill protects a pilgrimage site frequently visited by people from the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
The opposite· 2 of 3
- Scored -5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill restricts federal funds for border-related infrastructure and security measures near the mountain.
- Scored -3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill restricts the federal government's authority to use eminent domain and fund infrastructure at this location.
Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act
H.R. 9738 Armed Forces and National Security
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Jul 16
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct an assessment regarding intergovernmental support agreements.
Yes· 2 of 5
- Scored +1
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Improved military infrastructure through streamlined construction assessments can benefit the broader veteran community.
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill directs an assessment to potentially streamline military construction through intergovernmental agreements.
No question was scored the opposite.
Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
VA Home Loan Navigator Act
H.R. 9404 Armed Forces and National Security
A Democratic bill with 8 Republican cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Jun 23
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a program providing support services to veteran and eligible borrowers.
Yes· 2 of 6
- Scored +9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill provides direct, free, and expert support to veterans navigating critical housing benefits.
- Scored +8
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill significantly enhances veteran benefits by creating a dedicated support program for navigating housing loans.
No question was scored the opposite.
Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
JROTC POWER Act
H.R. 9403 Armed Forces and National Security
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Jun 23
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to update guidance for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program.
Yes· 2 of 5
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit detailed annual reports to Congress regarding instructor pay and retention metrics.
- Scored +2
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill explicitly requires metrics to track recruiting and retention outcomes in rural and geographically isolated locations.
No question was scored the opposite.