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DEMOCRATIC
U.S. Representative · Texas 16th District
Veronica
Escobar
Terms served
4
House
Years in Congress
7.4y
Since 2019
Bills sponsored
74
All time
Bills cosponsored
1480
All time
Current staff
17
Personal office
Career staff alumni
152
Distinct people
% with party
…
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 74 bills all time · Cosponsored: 1480 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
4 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
House Committee on Appropriations
MemberHomeland Security
MemberMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
MemberHouse Committee on the Budget
MemberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 17 staffers
Staff · 17· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Y. Andino | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Jan 3, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Olga Avant-Mier | OFFICE MANAGER | Apr 8, 2020 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Juan P. Caballero | DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Mariajose Calixtro | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Dec 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Kayley N. Castillo | DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE | Jul 3, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Ariadna D. Fernandez | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Daniel Marcos Flores | DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE | Feb 14, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Benjamin W. Harrison | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Valeria L. Hersen | DEPUTY SCHEDULER | Aug 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Naajidah A. Khan | MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 30, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Mariel Larios | CASEWORKER | Jun 30, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Emily M. Loya | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Nov 5, 2020 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Aydin N. Mallery | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Marijose Ramirez | LC | May 20, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Kimberly Stevens | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Apr 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Abbey H. Thompson | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Benito Torres Jr. | SENIOR CASEWORKER | Dec 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 65 staffers · 87 interns
Alumni staff · 65· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine M. Argus | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Nov 16, 2022 to Dec 1, 2022 | |
| Lizette P. Bode | GRANTS AND OUTREACH REPRESENTA | Jan 1, 2022 to Jan 4, 2023 | |
| Susannah Byrd | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2019 to Nov 13, 2020 | |
| Bahena Katherine G. Carranza | STAFF/PRESS ASSISTANT | Jun 5, 2023 to May 5, 2024 | |
| Athina E. Castanon | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2021 to Nov 18, 2021 | |
| Mark E. Chavez | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Sep 1, 2024 to Nov 12, 2024 | |
| Valeria Cisneros | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Sep 1, 2024 to Dec 1, 2024 | |
| Priscilla I. Contreras | DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 6, 2023 to Jan 31, 2025 | |
| La Mora Elizabeth De | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Nov 17, 2025 to Nov 19, 2025 | |
| La Torre Marisol I. De | STAFF ASSISTANT | May 3, 2021 to Apr 17, 2022 | |
| Andrea Dominguez | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Nov 17, 2025 to Nov 19, 2025 | |
| Nina E. Doorley | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Oct 1, 2021 to Oct 31, 2021 | |
| Nikita Dubey | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Aug 19, 2022 to Aug 23, 2022 | |
| Barajas Victoria N. Esparza | STAFF ASSISTANT | May 2, 2022 to Jun 2, 2023 | |
| Kayla V. Eulloqui | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jan 22, 2024 to Apr 12, 2024 | |
| Clotilde M. Galdamez | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Feb 1, 2021 to Jun 28, 2021 | |
| Norma V. Gay | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Sep 9, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024 | |
| Gabrielle K. Gould | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Mar 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2021 | |
| Miguel A. Guerrero-Ayala | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Aug 3, 2022 to Aug 5, 2022 | |
| Abigail M. Holguin | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Aug 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2022 | |
| Isabelle A. Isais | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Oct 11, 2024 to Nov 11, 2024 | |
| Alyssa Kiniery | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Nov 20, 2025 to Nov 24, 2025 | |
| Caroline Grace Largoza | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2021 to Dec 10, 2021 | |
| Eduardo N. Lerma Jr. | CHIEF OF STAFF | Apr 1, 2019 to Nov 30, 2025 | |
| Donna Lopez-Medrano | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2023 to Nov 3, 2023 | |
| Elizabeth Lopez-Sandoval | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Dec 1, 2021 to Mar 13, 2022 | |
| Giuseppe V. Lopiccolo | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Aug 24, 2022 to Aug 28, 2022 | |
| Espinoza Heidy Y. Madrigal | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Sep 1, 2024 to Nov 11, 2024 | |
| Emma L. Maron | PRESS SECRETARY | Mar 2, 2022 to Mar 14, 2022 | |
| Alexa M. Marquez | COMMUNICATIONS AIDE | Feb 1, 2020 to Jul 16, 2021 | |
| Angel Martinez | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Sep 9, 2024 to Dec 1, 2024 | |
| Silvia C. Martinez | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Sep 4, 2024 to Dec 11, 2024 | |
| Judson W. McGinnes | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Sep 3, 2024 to Sep 4, 2024 | |
| Promesse Jalen M. Meshurle | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Aug 1, 2022 to Aug 3, 2022 | |
| Sophia G. Mittelstaedt | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Dec 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 | |
| Michelle D. Moreno-Silva | SHARED EMPLOYEE | May 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2022 | |
| Villasenor Carlos Murillo | DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE | Apr 20, 2020 to Sep 15, 2021 | |
| Andrea M. Onate | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Nov 1, 2021 to Dec 3, 2021 | |
| Grecia I. Ortega | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Sep 4, 2024 to Nov 12, 2024 | |
| Vazquez Sofia Ortega | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Nov 1, 2023 to Nov 3, 2023 | |
| Rina P. Patel | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Sep 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2019 | |
| Diana J. Ramos | CONSTITUENT SERVICE MANAGER | Apr 1, 2019 to Jan 30, 2020 | |
| Manuel D. Rodriguez | GRANTS AND OUTREACH REPRESENTA | Jan 5, 2023 to Jun 5, 2024 | |
| Ruby L. Rodriguez | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Oct 14, 2022 to Oct 23, 2022 | |
| Lizette P. Ruiz | GRANTS AND OUTREACH REPRESENTA | Oct 4, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Alexandra I Sabater | MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2019 to Feb 26, 2021 | |
| Zahraa M. Saheb | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | May 3, 2021 to Dec 1, 2024 | |
| Jacqueline A. Sanchez | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2019 to May 31, 2021 | |
| Kayla J. Saucedo | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Aug 18, 2022 to Aug 20, 2022 | |
| Pifas Silva | DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE | Apr 1, 2019 to Mar 10, 2020 | |
| Kieley J. Stallings | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2023 to Nov 2, 2023 | |
| Orlyanka M. Tantchou | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Nov 3, 2023 to Nov 5, 2023 | |
| Ian L. Valdez | DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE | May 17, 2023 to Jun 2, 2023 | |
| Leobardo D. Valera | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Dec 2, 2025 to Dec 5, 2025 | |
| Andres Valle | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Nov 17, 2025 to Nov 20, 2025 | |
| Vallery M. Valle | FELLOW | Sep 4, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020 | |
| Daniela Valles | STAFF ASSISTANT | Mar 3, 2020 to Apr 23, 2021 | |
| Anna Valtierra | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 | |
| Jazmine Venegas | DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 28, 2020 to Dec 30, 2022 | |
| Cira E. Vera | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Oct 14, 2022 to Nov 3, 2022 | |
| Sierra O. Wann | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Sep 3, 2024 to Dec 1, 2024 | |
| Adren D. Warling | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Feb 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2021 | |
| Catherine M. Washington | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Nov 1, 2021 to Dec 3, 2021 | |
| Tommy C. Wolfe | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Dec 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 | |
| Diamond Zuniga | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Nov 1, 2023 to Nov 3, 2023 |
Alumni interns · 87· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam I. Aguirre | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 24, 2022 to Apr 15, 2022 | |
| Ruben Aguirre | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 23, 2020 to Mar 31, 2020 | |
| Giulianna Alcantarapalai | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 8, 2024 to May 23, 2024 | |
| Isabella M. Aldrete | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 3, 2021 to Aug 13, 2021 | |
| Maria V Almaguer | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 13, 2020 to Apr 4, 2020 | |
| Miguel D. Alvarado | PAID INTERN | Aug 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2022 | |
| Sofia Avant-Mier | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Dec 6, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021 | |
| Ariel R. Barraza | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 8, 2025 to Apr 25, 2025 | |
| Brianna R. Bazan | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 3, 2023 to May 19, 2023 | |
| Chloe H. Bencomo | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 6, 2023 to Dec 1, 2023 | |
| Ryan E. Boatright | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 5, 2023 to Apr 22, 2024 | |
| Natalie N. Borrego | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 23, 2024 to Feb 2, 2024 | |
| Cristian A. Botello | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 13, 2020 to Apr 4, 2020 | |
| Mia M. Cadena | PAID INTERN | Aug 1, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 | |
| Blejer Gabriel Capuano | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 10, 2022 to Apr 6, 2022 | |
| Luis G. Caro | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 6, 2025 to Apr 25, 2025 | |
| Alexa Carranco | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 3, 2023 to Apr 8, 2023 | |
| Andrea C. Cubillos | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 2, 2022 to Apr 29, 2022 | |
| Marissa V. Cuellar | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 3, 2021 to Aug 5, 2021 | |
| Jesus Soto Arantza S. De | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 4, 2025 to May 2, 2025 | |
| Santos Andre N. De | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 8, 2024 to Apr 26, 2024 | |
| Eric R. Diaz | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 4, 2021 to Aug 13, 2021 | |
| Jorge A. Diaz | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 9, 2022 to Jul 14, 2022 | |
| Aylin A. Duarte | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 22, 2020 to Aug 18, 2020 | |
| Alejandra Esquivel | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 10, 2022 to Apr 15, 2022 | |
| Mary F. Everman | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 22, 2020 to Aug 18, 2020 | |
| Amaya D. Flores | PAID INTERN | Aug 5, 2022 to Aug 7, 2022 | |
| Anaya Marcela Fuentes | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 22, 2020 to Aug 18, 2020 | |
| Alondra Galindo-Gonzalez | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 1, 2023 to Sep 1, 2023 | |
| Rachel A. Gallivan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 6, 2019 to Aug 31, 2019 | |
| Diana L. Garcia | PAID INTERN | Sep 28, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021 | |
| Leonardo Garcia | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 5, 2021 to Apr 16, 2021 | |
| Victoria E. Gasca | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 30, 2023 to Jul 28, 2023 | |
| Hannah C. Gatewood | PAID INTERN | Aug 1, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 | |
| Huerta Mariana Gil | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 15, 2023 to Aug 25, 2023 | |
| Alejandra C. Gonzalez | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 9, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025 | |
| Damian L. Gonzalez | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 13, 2025 to May 2, 2025 | |
| Jimena Guerrero | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 15, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 | |
| Frances Gunn | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 9, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025 | |
| Alana Guzman | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 22, 2020 to Aug 18, 2020 | |
| Manuel I. Guzman | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 10, 2022 to Apr 15, 2022 | |
| Mariana O. Guzman | PAID INTERN | Oct 1, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020 | |
| Dominique M. Haynes | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 6, 2025 to May 5, 2025 | |
| Edwing Hernandez | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 13, 2022 to Apr 29, 2022 | |
| Leilany Ibarra | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Apr 28, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025 | |
| Kyle A. Jacquez | PAID INTERN | Jul 14, 2022 to Jul 31, 2022 | |
| Alessandra Jimenez-Rivero | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Aug 25, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025 | |
| Catherine C. Kane | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 15, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024 | |
| Samuel L. Kligman | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 3, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Sarmiento Leonardo G. Lopez | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 16, 2025 to Aug 29, 2025 | |
| Reanna L. Losoya | PAID INTERN | Sep 8, 2022 to Oct 7, 2022 | |
| Astrid N. MacIas | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Apr 28, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025 | |
| Kayla M. Madrid | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 6, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 | |
| Alyssa S. Martinez | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 23, 2023 to Apr 20, 2023 | |
| Leila A. Mayorga | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 6, 2025 to Apr 25, 2025 | |
| Emma K. Meehan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 11, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 | |
| Elijah J. Mendoza | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 1, 2023 to Aug 1, 2023 | |
| Abigail J. Mimbela | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 29, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024 | |
| Josselyn R. Molina | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 22, 2024 to Apr 12, 2024 | |
| Samantha M. Morales | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 22, 2020 to Aug 18, 2020 | |
| Susana K. Moreno-Salinas | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 20, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 | |
| Guillermo O. Munoz-Calanche | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 16, 2023 to Aug 15, 2023 | |
| Frida A. Murga | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 26, 2019 to Dec 9, 2019 | |
| Adriana Orozco | PAID INTERN | Sep 15, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021 | |
| Paulina M. Ortega | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 6, 2025 to May 5, 2025 | |
| Alejandro M. Ortiz | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 26, 2019 to Dec 9, 2019 | |
| Evelyn Ortiz | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 5, 2021 to Apr 16, 2021 | |
| Ramirez Keidy L. Palma | PAID INTERN | Aug 2, 2024 to Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Seher D. Patel | PAID INTERN | Sep 8, 2022 to Oct 7, 2022 | |
| Maxine M. Perez | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 6, 2025 to Apr 25, 2025 | |
| William Qian | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 8, 2024 to Feb 29, 2024 | |
| Jaganath G. Raspopovich | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 5, 2021 to Jan 30, 2021 | |
| Jesus A. Reynaga | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 8, 2024 to Apr 26, 2024 | |
| Zoe Rhee-Feitel | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 16, 2025 to Jul 18, 2025 | |
| Elianna L. Rios | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 13, 2020 to Apr 4, 2020 | |
| Hannah E. Ritter | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 5, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023 | |
| Paulina Rodriguez-Gandara | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Apr 30, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025 | |
| John D. Ruffier | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 10, 2022 to May 9, 2022 | |
| Paola L. Saavedra | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 22, 2024 to May 3, 2024 | |
| Anisa N. Sanchez | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 16, 2023 to Aug 15, 2023 | |
| Dana G. Sanchez | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 22, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 | |
| Isabella L. Soto | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 1, 2021 to Jul 29, 2021 | |
| Jay B. Tuckman | PAID INTERN | Sep 1, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020 | |
| Luis E. Valdes | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2023 | |
| Pablo Vasquez | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 3, 2025 to Apr 25, 2025 | |
| Maya R. Wall | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 10, 2024 to Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Alexa Zacarias | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 19, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
5 trips · $16,599 combined disclosed value.
Germany
House gift travel filing
German
Marshall Fund of the United States, Charles F. Kettering Foundation, Robert Bosch Stiftung, a
Feb 16, 2024 to Feb 20, 2024
$960
Nepal
House gift travel filing
Aug 25, 2023 to Sep 2, 2023
$2,392
United Kingdom
House gift travel filing
Jan 12, 2023 to Jan 17, 2023
$830
Israel
House gift travel filing
Feb 19, 2022 to Feb 27, 2022
$12,417
Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027
House · Texas 16th District
Democratic
2025
Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2025
House · Texas 16th District
Democratic
2023
Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 3, 2023
House · Texas 16th District
Democratic
2021
Jan 3, 2019 to Jan 3, 2021
House · Texas 16th District
Democratic
2019