El Paso Standard

Rep. Veronica Escobar, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing Texas’ 16th district since 2019, discussed concerns over the impacts of recent Republican policies through a series of tweets. Escobar, who succeeded Beto O'Rourke in Congress and previously served on the El Paso County Commission, expressed her views on fiscal policies and voting legislation on April 10, 2025.

On April 10, 2025, at 16:16 UTC, Rep. Escobar pointed out the potential negative effects of Republican policies on congressional districts. She shared a link for more information: "You can learn more about how your congressional district is hurt by Republicans here ".

Later the same day, at 18:03 UTC, she questioned a Republican promise regarding fiscal policies. Escobar tweeted: "Remember when Republicans promised to lower your costs? How does lifting the cap on what banks can charge you do that?". The tweet referenced changes potentially impacting consumers' financial burden.

At 20:40 UTC, Escobar raised concerns about voting rights under the Republican SAVE Act. Her tweet read: "Did you keep your maiden name after marriage? Does your birth certificate match your current legal name? Do you have a valid U.S. passport? If you answered no to any of these questions, you won’t be able to register to vote under the Republican SAVE Act." She highlighted potential barriers the Act could pose to voter registration.

Veronica Escobar, who resides in El Paso, was born there in 1969 and is 53 years old. She holds a B.A. from the University of Texas, El Paso.