Energy and Infrastructure
Oil companies including Chevron Corp., Encana Corp., and Continental Resources Inc.have for more than a year been urging Congress to lift the ban. They argue that allowing oil exports would eliminate market distortions, create jobs and stimulate more U.S.
On Tuesday night, Cuellar said his agenda was to wrangle as many votes on the House floor from his Democratic colleagues as they voted on unrelated legislation. He is a key Democratic advocate for a repeal and his goal was to expand support from a base that includes U.S. Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, and Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth.
Eighteen Texans co-sponsored Barton's initial legislation, 15 Republicans and three Democrats — U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar, of Laredo, Eddie Bernice Johnson, of Dallas, and Marc Veasey, of Fort Worth. Another ally is U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, who took the U.S.
Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, and a bipartisan group of lawmakers that includes Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, say they'll attack the ban with repeal legislation after Congress returns from its summer recess on Sept. 8.
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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the Administration unveiled its new initiative Access Solar, which aims to increase access to solar energy for all Americans, in particular low- and moderate- income communities, and to build a more inclusive solar workforce:
Dallas, Texas— Earlier today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, rolled up his sleeves alongside Justin Murillo, employee for Dallas Parks and Recreation, cleaning up Oak Cliff parks after the Dallas area received a whopping seven inches of rain last night. As part of his ‘Marc Means Business' initiative, Veasey spent the day aiding in debris removal from Kiest Memorial Garden, performing graffiti sweeps at Kidd Springs Park, and taping off fallen trees for disposal at Lake Cliff Park.
Fort Worth/Dallas, Texas – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement following last night's seven inches of rain that has caused wide-spread flooding across the DFW Metroplex:
"My thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to all who have been affected by the torrential rain and floods in our North Texas community. Additionally, I want to thank our first responders that have been working around the clock to help those affected by this historic flooding."
Dallas, TX—On Friday, May 29, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will roll up his sleeves alongside the staff of Dallas Parks and Recreation as they prep Oak Cliff Parks for a summer of outdoor activities. As a strong advocate for health and fitness, Congressman Veasey will assist in painting handrails, maintaining park fountains and landscaping, and performing graffiti sweeps to keep Dallas' parks in top condition for the community to enjoy for exercise and leisure.