Families in TX-18 and across the country are struggling with an affordability crisis. Enough is enough. Republicans should stop the games, take responsibility, and work with Democrats to lower costs and make life more affordable for hardworking Americans.

Happy 236 years to the U.S. Coast Guard! To the selfless men and women who put on that uniform everyday and head out to sea to protect people and our coastlines, rescue the stranded, and save lives. Thank you. And shout out to my favorite Coast Guard veterans - mom and pop!

I know how heavy it is to sit around the kitchen table wondering if a massive project like the I-45 expansion is going to push your family or your business out. I went out to TxDOT’s new workshop series to discuss how we can protect our neighborhoods and local businesses affected by the expansion.

7 years ago today, a white supremacist murdered 23 innocent people in El Paso in a horrific act of domestic terrorism. Today, we honor every victim, stand with the families whose lives were forever changed, & remember a community that has refused to let hate define it or tragedy diminish its love.

Rep. Veronica Escobar@repescobar.bsky.social · 2d ago

Every El Pasoan knows where they were on August 3rd, 2019. Today remains a solemn day, and despite the passing of time, seven years later our community continues to feel the pain, loss, and devastation from the senseless violence of that day.

Sitting down with neighbors at Hester House in Fifth Ward was a stark reminder of what’s at stake. Under a Trump agenda that ignores working people, families across TX-18 are struggling just to keep the lights on and put food on the table.

I had the privilege of meeting with the impressive young leaders from the REAL Change Organizing and Advocacy Fellowship during their day on Capitol Hill! @resultsorg.bsky.social

Houston, we have a birthday! Happy 67th birthday, @NASA. As a member of @ScienceDems, I'll keep fighting to protect NASA's funding and keep Houston the global leader in space exploration, driving us back to the Moon and beyond. 🚀

The Trump administration has spent every day dodging accountability, hiding the truth, and acting like the rules don't apply to them. That's unacceptable. Democrats are going to keep asking questions, demanding answers, and making sure no administration is above the law.

Wish Republicans had this kind of energy when it came to the Epstein files.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.

Moreno to Fauci: "Who the fuck did you think you were?"

I visited the Dilley detention facility for an oversight visit back in May, and what I saw was disturbing. These are human beings. They deserve dignity, due process, and basic humanity.

Had a great time at Kashmere Gardens Multi-Service Center's Back 2 School Resource Fair! There's nothing better than neighbors helping neighbors. I loved handing out school supplies and household essentials to help families get ready for the new school year.

At today’s hearing, Lorenzo’s sons shared the values their father lived by: work hard, do right by others, and good things will come. On the morning he was killed, Lorenzo said a prayer before leaving his driveway just after 6 a.m. He never made it home.

ICE had the money. They had $20 million specifically for body cameras. But when Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed, the officers involved weren't wearing them. At today's congressional hearing in Houston, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare made it clear that this is not normal.

17 years. That's how long working folks have been stuck at $7.25 an hour while the cost of groceries, rent, gas, and just about everything else keeps climbing. My Democratic colleagues and I believe that if you work hard, you ought to earn enough to live with dignity.

With triple digit temps hitting our district, please make sure you head to a cooling center if you need a safe place to beat the heat. Find your nearest cooling center at: tx18coolingcenters.netlify.app

Questioned another Trump official today. President Trump said companies could only get federal microchip funding if they were run by transgender people. That's simply false. When I asked his own official about it, they couldn't defend it.

Trump says there's "no money" for working families. But somehow there's always money for gold trim, flashy vanity projects, and no-bid contracts handed to political donors with bribery convictions.

Republicans are bringing a so-called congressional stock trading ban to the floor, but it’s really a voter suppression bill in disguise. It protects insider trading while making it harder for Americans to vote.

Empowering the next generation of leaders! 🌟 Had an incredible meeting with representatives from the National Boys & Girls Clubs.

Today, we honor the life and legacy of a true civil rights titan and one of my personal heroes, Congressman John Lewis. He dedicated his life to making “good trouble” and fighting for a more just future.

ICE is actively trying to cover up the murder of Houstonian, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, by sending away officers, refusing to collaborate with local law enforcement, and pressuring the 3 surviving witnesses to self-deport.

I'm the son of two veterans, my family bought our first home because of a VA home loan, I know firsthand what these benefits mean. Yet Republicans are proposing with a bill that would slash disability benefits, raise costs on VA home loans, & make life even harder for those who served our country.

Applications for our Fall 2026 Internship in our Washington, D.C. office are open! We’re looking for hardworking individuals with a dedication to public service and a passion for serving the constituents of TX-18. Visit menefee.house.gov/services/internships to apply today!

Just had my first @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social committee hearing, and instead of offering solutions, one of the witnesses couldn't even acknowledge the basic facts about racial wealth disparities in America.

Happy 713 Day, Houston! Houston is a melting pot of culture, leadership, and opportunity. I’m grateful to call this city home and represent the folks of TX-18. 🤘🏿

Happy 713 Day, Houston. This year, the day feels different. Less than a week ago, our community lost Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. His family deserves answers, and Houston deserves accountability. As I head back to Washington, I carry Houston with me.

The Trump administration wants you to take ICE at its word. Houston won't. They're already making excuses for why there isn't body camera footage. Enough with the excuses. Enough with the cover-ups. ICE, get out of Houston.

Trump's DHS spokesperson is trying to blame Democrats for why the ICE agents involved in the execution of a Houston father weren't issued body cameras. That was by design. ICE doesn’t want Americans to have evidence of its crimes.

I joined the vigil last night to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and be with a community demanding answers. Houston is speaking with one voice. We will not simply take ICE at its word. We're demanding the facts, full transparency, and an independent investigation into what happened.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo should be alive today. Houston is a city built by immigrants, including undocumented immigrants. They are our neighbors, our family members, our coworkers, and our small business owners.