Health and Fitness
Washington, D.C. – On October 1, 2025, the federal government shut down after Republicans blocked a resolution to extend the Affordable Care Act’s Premium Tax Credit. Without the extension, millions of Americans will see their premiums skyrocket, with some families facing thousands of dollars in monthly healthcare costs. Congressman Veasey released the following statement:
Important Government Shutdown Information
On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown.”
This is because Republicans have not agreed to extend the ACA's Premium Tax Credit. A brief explanation is below:
The Affordable Care Act’s Premium Tax Credit was created under Obamacare, and expanded after COVID under President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act.
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), along with the Texas Democrat Congressional Delegation, introduced the Texas Flood Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025, legislation that would provide $15 billion in targeted emergency funding to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster response and long-term resilience efforts in communities across Texas affected by this year’s catastrophic flooding.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Veasey released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott’s decision to call a special session on redistricting on the order of Trump:
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, slammed the passage of the so-called “Big Ugly Bill” by Republicans. Included in the bill were nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, tax breaks for the wealthy, and reductions to other vital programs that Americans rely on and pay for. Congressman Veasey released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Marc Veasey, a member of the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health, grilled HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his proposed FY 2025-2026 budget—which includes devastating cuts to lifesaving staff, hospitals, grants, and programs aimed at combating the opioid crisis.
Washington, D.C. – Following the House vote on the GOP-led reconciliation bill, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – May 16, 2025 – Yesterday, Representatives Marc Veasey (D-TX) and Jake Ellzey (R-TX) announced the official resurrection of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports, reaffirming Congress’s commitment to expanding access and increasing youth sports participation to communities across the nation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee shamefully voted to gut $800 billion from Medicaid—stripping health coverage from 14 million Americans. After a 27-hour markup, during which they attempted to hide from the public and silence the truth, Republicans unanimously voted to sign the death warrants of millions of children, mothers, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Youth Sports Caucus, introduced a resolution recognizing May 2025 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month to encourage Americans of all ages to engage in physical activity and promote healthier lifestyles across the country.