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Gun Violence Prevention

August 27, 2025

Fort Worth, TX- Congressman Veasey, Co-chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Caucus, released the following statement regarding the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis: 

"My heart breaks for those whose lives were stolen today at Annunciation Catholic School, in Minneapolis. Parents shouldn’t have to fear sending their kids to school. Children shouldn’t be traumatized just by walking into a classroom. My prayers are with the families, the city of Minneapolis, and the first responders on the scene.


June 2, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Veasey released the following statement regarding the antisemitic terror attack in Boulder, CO on June 1, 2025:


May 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement following the murder of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky on May 21: 


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 28, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition and Representative for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, has released the following statement after news that President Trump had unconstitutionally frozen federal grants and funds:


December 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey has released the following statement regarding the news coming out of the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison Wisconsin after the shooting that has occurred on December 16, 2024: 


July 13, 2023

WASHINGTON - In the wake of deadly gun violence in Fort Worth, Rep. Veasey introduced a resolution condemning the two horrific mass shootings in Fort Worth's Como and Polytechnic Heights neighborhoods and acknowledging the human toll of gun violence in communities nationwide. The resolution aims to spur action on the passage of common sense gun safety legislation that will help prevent gun violence and keep our communities safe.


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Veasey Gun Violece

Rep. Marc Veasey serves as the Deputy Whip of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force chaired by Rep. Mike Thompson.

The Gun Violence Prevention Task Force was established after the tragedy at Sandy Hook and has grown to a membership of more than 165 Members of Congress.


June 28, 2022

WASHINGTON – Last week, Rep. Marc Veasey voted for bipartisan legislation that takes historic steps to combat gun violence and protect Texas communities. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will help save lives by keeping weapons out of dangerous hands, strengthening mental health services and bolstering school safety. The first major gun violence prevention legislation passed by Congress in nearly three decades, and has now been signed into law by President Biden.