Rep. Veronica Escobar, a U.S. Representative from Texas, posted a series of statements on September 30, 2025, expressing concerns about potential increases in healthcare premiums and criticizing Republican legislative actions.
In her first post, Escobar warned about the consequences if Congress does not act to prevent higher healthcare costs for Americans: “If Americans get slapped with higher healthcare premiums, which will happen if we don’t act now, they won’t be able to afford their care. Even Republicans know these higher premiums would be devastating” (September 30, 2025).
She then referenced a statement by Rep. Steve Womack: “My Republican colleague Steve Womack said it best:” (September 30, 2025). The linked post did not include additional context or direct quotation from Womack.
In another message on the same day, Escobar criticized the approach taken by House Republicans regarding short-term government funding measures: “Republicans are acting like passing their short-term Continuing Resolution is business as usual. What’s happening in America is ANYTHING but business as usual. Donald Trump ignores the law and congressionally approved funding. Why we would we support a bill he’ll again” (September 30, 2025).
Veronica Escobar has represented her district since winning her first general election in 2018 against Rick Seeberger with nearly 69% of the vote. She subsequently defeated Irene Armendariz-Jackson in three consecutive elections: in 2020 with almost 65%, in 2022 with over 63%, and most recently in 2024 with nearly 60%.
