Blue Collar Jobs
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after President Trump announced Tenth Circuit Judge Neil Gorsuch as his Supreme Court nominee to serve as the next Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court:
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas — Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the Federal Transit Administration announced a $150 million dollar grant for the construction of the TEX Rail project, a 27-mile commuter rail project that will connect downtown Fort Worth to DFW Airport:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement after President-Elect Donald Trump took to Twitter to criticize the production of the Lockheed F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a critical job creator in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex:
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congressmen Marc Veasey (D-TX-33) and Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-13)announced the formation of the Blue Collar Caucus to focus Congressional efforts on alleviating the economic anxiety felt by working class Americans that was so pronounced in the 2016 election, and re-engage Democratic efforts to reach these voters.
IRVING, TX – On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, Congressman Marc Veasey will join the team of Joe’s Coffee Shop for his November “Marc Means Business” work day. As part of his work day, Veasey will roll-up his sleeves and assist the local Irving eatery as they prepare all of the Thanksgiving holiday pie orders, greet and serve customers, bus tables, and learn how the 46 year old small business continues to thrive.
Fort Worth/Dallas, TX –On Friday, November 18, 2016, Congressman Marc Veasey will host his FREE Annual Job Fair from 8:30 AM to noon at Mountain View College Gymnasium located at 4849 W. Illinois Avenue in Dallas, Texas.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, introduced H.R. 6064, the Partnerships for the Future Act, to better train students in well-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Congressman Veasey’s Partnerships for the Future Act would direct the Department of Labor to create a competitive grant pilot program to provide additional tools for educating and training our workforce to thrive in the 21st century workforce.
Dallas, TX – On Monday, September 19, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will work the afternoon shift at the Oak Cliff K-TOWN Wheels-New & Used Tires shop. As part of his ‘Marc Means Business’ work day, Veasey will greet customers, help with tire repair services, and will even assist in K-TOWN’s signature hand car washing services.
Dallas, TX – On Friday, July 22, 2016, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will work the breakfast and lunch shifts at a local Dallas McDonald’s restaurant. As part of his ‘Marc Means Business’ work day, Veasey will greet customers, serve as a crew leader motivating employees, distribute prepared meals to drive-thru customers and learn more about the daily responsibilities of fast food workers and managers.
Dallas, TX –Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, hosted a mobile town hall to talk and listen to the residents of the DFW Metroplex on what Congress can do to work on their behalf on a host of issues, including jobs and the economy, constituent services, and what legislation can help curb senseless acts of gun violence.