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Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding Requests

Proposed CPFs: 

Bachman Area Transportation Plan Implementation – Safety Improvements to Improve Neighborhood Access to Bachman Lake and the Bachman Creek Greenbelt

Account: Highway Infrastructure Projects


April 10, 2025

Washington, DC: “House Republicans just voted to gut your Medicaid and your Social Security—period. Don’t let them spin it any other way,” said Congressman Veasey. “They’re calling it $1.5 trillion in ‘savings,’ but let’s be clear: that’s just code for a massive tax break for their billionaire buddies, paid for by cutting the benefits hardworking Americans have earned” said Congressman Veasey.  “More than 20% of Americans rely on these programs to keep their families fed, get the health care they need, and keep a roof over their heads.


March 29, 2025

"This nearly $5 billion contract for Lockheed Martin is yet another powerful example of how our district continues to lead in strengthening our national defense while supporting good-paying jobs right here in the district” said Congressman Veasey (TX-33). “I’ve been proud to champion programs like this one right here in the Texas 33rd, and I’ll continue standup for the livelihoods of our skilled workforce who continue to produce some of the best American made products in the world.


March 5, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Veasey released the following statement following Trump’s Presidential Address on March 4, 2025:

“The few moments of coherent speech by Trump at the Presidential Address was proof that he doesn't give a shit about you or your family” said Congressman Veasey. Don't be fooled, by the made-up numbers or the empty promises, this is an all-out attack on working Americans. It's an attack on American jobs. It's an attack on your health care. It's an attack on social security. Trump stands for Taxes, Tariffs, and Terminations."


January 14, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) was reappointed today to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he will continue serving on the Subcommittee on Energy, and take on new roles on the Health, and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittees. These new appointments reflect Congressman Veasey’s growing influence among House members as an effective legislator and expert in healthcare, energy, and manufacturing policy. They also offer an opportunity to shape key legislation benefiting the people of Texas' 33rd District and the nation.


January 14, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) was reappointed today to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he will continue serving on the Subcommittee on Energy, and take on new roles on the Health, and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittees. These new appointments reflect Congressman Veasey’s growing influence among House members as an effective legislator and expert in healthcare, energy, and manufacturing policy. They also offer an opportunity to shape key legislation benefiting the people of Texas' 33rd District and the nation.


December 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Veasey, Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to avert a government shut down: 


December 18, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey has released the following statement following news that Elon Musk and President Elect Trump have urged Republicans shut down the government: