Veronica Escobar
Representative for Texas · Democratic · United States
“Through generations of change and challenge, Raiz has remained a trusted partner for teachers, workers, and families across our region. Since 2019, more than 53,000 individuals have participated in Raiz's financial education programs, helping families build stronger financial futures.”
“Through generations of change and challenge, Raiz has remained a trusted partner for teachers, workers, and families across our region. Since 2019, more than 53,000 individuals have participated in Raiz's financial education programs, helping families build stronger financial futures.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E589-E590] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING RAIZ FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ______ HON.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E589-E590] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING RAIZ FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ______ HON.”
“When Donald Trump eliminates due process for immigrants, whether it is [[Page H1768]] for legal immigrants or students who are here with legitimate visas, he is impacting due process for all of us.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Takano for yielding. I am so grateful for his leadership and for bringing us together on the House floor to talk about what is happening here in our country every day. Americans are sounding the alarm about the crisis that our country is in.”
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“Through generations of change and challenge, Raiz has remained a trusted partner for teachers, workers, and families across our region. Since 2019, more than 53,000 individuals have participated in Raiz's financial education programs, helping families build stronger financial futures. Raiz has also awarded more than 160 scholarships, grants. and community awards, while employees have contributed more than 4,100 hours in support of local organizations and initiatives. Featured on the award-winning TV show Opportunity Knocks, Raiz was highlighted for their excellence as a financial leader, helping El Pasoans purchase homes, build credit, overcome financial challenges, and build brighter futures. I congratulate Raiz Federal Credit Union on this remarkable milestone and wish them continued success in the years ahead. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E589-E590] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING RAIZ FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ______ HON. VERONICA ESCOBAR of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, June 18, 2026 Ms. ESCOBAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Raiz Federal Credit Union as it celebrates its 90th anniversary of service to the people of El Paso. Founded in 1936 by seven visionary educators as the El Paso Teachers Federal Credit [[Page E590]] Union, Raiz was built on a belief that when communities invest in one another, families thrive.”
“Through generations of change and challenge, Raiz has remained a trusted partner for teachers, workers, and families across our region. Since 2019, more than 53,000 individuals have participated in Raiz's financial education programs, helping families build stronger financial futures. Raiz has also awarded more than 160 scholarships, grants. and community awards, while employees have contributed more than 4,100 hours in support of local organizations and initiatives. Featured on the award-winning TV show Opportunity Knocks, Raiz was highlighted for their excellence as a financial leader, helping El Pasoans purchase homes, build credit, overcome financial challenges, and build brighter futures. I congratulate Raiz Federal Credit Union on this remarkable milestone and wish them continued success in the years ahead. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E589-E590] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING RAIZ FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ______ HON. VERONICA ESCOBAR of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, June 18, 2026 Ms. ESCOBAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Raiz Federal Credit Union as it celebrates its 90th anniversary of service to the people of El Paso. Founded in 1936 by seven visionary educators as the El Paso Teachers Federal Credit [[Page E590]] Union, Raiz was built on a belief that when communities invest in one another, families thrive.”
“It is shocking, I know. Here is the thing: We can have strong border security and a fair and humane immigration system that works for our Nation. That is not what Donald Trump is doing. He is acting like a tyrant, and he will keep undermining our democracy, our country, and the rule of law as long as compliant Republicans allow him to. Will there be just four Republicans who will stand with us and their constituents to protect the Constitution, the rule of law, and law and order in this country? I hope so.”
“When Donald Trump eliminates due process for immigrants, whether it is [[Page H1768]] for legal immigrants or students who are here with legitimate visas, he is impacting due process for all of us. When Donald Trump ignores an order from the Supreme Court to bring back a wrongfully deported immigrant, he is violating the rule of law, which impacts all of us. Mr. Speaker, when Donald Trump sends immigrants to a gulag in a foreign country, believe him when he tells you that he will be doing this to U.S. citizens next. In fact, he has already begun deporting U.S. citizen children. Just today, in the House Judiciary Committee, as the Judiciary Committee was marking up the reconciliation package, which, unfortunately, many Republicans will just blindly approve, Judiciary Committee Republicans refused to protect U.S. citizens from deportation.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Takano for yielding. I am so grateful for his leadership and for bringing us together on the House floor to talk about what is happening here in our country every day. Americans are sounding the alarm about the crisis that our country is in. It is not just an economic crisis, as we see our country sinking very quickly into an economic crisis, which is being reflected in Donald Trump's poll numbers. In fact, his sinking poll numbers are even being reflected in the issue that many consider to be his strong suit with the American people, which is immigration. Americans are now realizing that Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies are targeting everyone in our country, including U.S. citizens.”
“Speaker, I urge my colleagues to have some common sense and work with Democratic colleagues. Together we can address all of this. I will be voting ``no'' on this resolution.”
“Mr. Speaker, Republicans spent the last 4 years telling Americans to trust them on the economy, and Donald Trump promised to lower costs for Americans on day one. Months into this administration, with Republicans in complete control, prices are up, inflation is up, joblessness is up, the stock market is all over the place with American retirees losing [[Page H1547]] trillions of dollars in just 72 hours, and a recession is looming. Let's be clear: Republicans have no plan to prioritize hardworking Americans, but they have a $7 trillion plan to help billionaires. They will do that by cutting Medicaid and nutrition programs and exploding the national debt by $6 trillion. This budget resolution makes Americans sicker and poorer, and it will make the rich richer. Mr.”