Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Veasey and other members of Congress will join, Hispanic civil rights organization, The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) to discuss key policy issues impacting the U.S. Hispanic community.
WHO: Congressional Remarks – The Honorable Marc Veasey
Congressional Remarks – The Honorable Raul Grijalva
Congressional Remarks – The Honorable Henry Cuellar
Congressional Remarks – The Honorable Ruben Hinojosa
IRVING, TX– Irving Public Library is one of 77 national recipients to receive funding from the NEA “Big Read” initiative.
Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) announced the awarding of a $16,000 grant to the Irving Public Library through the Big Read initiative. The Big Read, by the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), is an initiative designed to boost reading programs across the nation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Veasey Fights to Keep Loan Interest Rates Down and Ensure College Accessibility.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX– Congressman Introduces Congressional Resolution to Promote Healthy Living.
Congressman Marc Veasey has introduced a congressional resolution, H.R. RES 195 that recognizes May as “Health and Fitness Month.” This legislation is the Congressman’s second bill introduced in Congress and encourages Americans to lead healthy lifestyles.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – Carlos Ramirez from Grand Prairie High School Named Winner for the Congressional Art Competition.
Yesterday, Congressman Marc Veasey announced Carlos Ramirez from Grand Prairie High School as the winning student for the 33rd District’s Congressional Art Competition. Carlos Ramirez is a senior at Grand Prairie High School and his winning entry, “Sewing Machines” will hang on display in the U.S. Capitol for a year.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX– Winning Student’s Artwork Will Be on Display in Nation’s Capitol.
Fort Worth Star Telegram
In November’s election, Tarrant County elected its first black representative to the U.S. Congress, Rep. Marc Veasey. He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2005 and served until winning a seat in the US Congress this election cycle. Veasey, who grew up in Fort Worth, said he can see a difference in the city’s neighborhoods from when he was a kid.