Veronica Escobar U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 16th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Veronica Escobar U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 16th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Veronica Escobar, who represents Texas' 16th district in the U.S. Congress, shared her thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets on March 5, 2025. Escobar has been serving in Congress since 2019 and is known for her active engagement in legislative matters and public discourse.
On March 5, 2025, Rep. Escobar expressed her condolences over the passing of a fellow Texas representative. She stated, "I'm deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my Texas colleague @repsturner." She extended her thoughts to his family, friends, and constituents from Texas' 18th district.
Later that day, she addressed concerns regarding President Musk's policies related to compensation for those working with DOGE. In her tweet at 17:41 UTC, she noted the discrepancy between public statements and actual practices: "Despite President Musk's claim that working for DOGE meant your 'compensation is zero,' these same people are being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars BY TAX PAYERS to dismantle our federal agencies."
In another tweet posted at 19:43 UTC, Rep. Escobar announced her involvement with House Democrats in introducing new legislation aimed at protecting voting rights. She tweeted, "I'm proud to join @HouseDemocrats and introduce the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act." The bill aims to restore elements of the Voting Rights Act and ensure voting rights are preserved.
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