Health and Fitness

Washington, DC: “House Republicans just voted to gut your Medicaid and your Social Security—period. Don’t let them spin it any other way,” said Congressman Veasey. “They’re calling it $1.5 trillion in ‘savings,’ but let’s be clear: that’s just code for a massive tax break for their billionaire buddies, paid for by cutting the benefits hardworking Americans have earned” said Congressman Veasey.  “More than 20% of Americans rely on these programs to keep their families fed, get the health care they need, and keep a roof over their heads.

Washington, DC: Earlier today, Congressional Vision Caucus Co-Chairs, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Marc Veasey (TX-33), reintroduced the Bipartisan Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act. The EDVI Act will establish grants for states and communities to improve children’s vision and eye health through screenings, early interventions, and coordinated systems of care.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Marc Veasey, Lloyd Doggett, and Lizzie Fletcher led Texas Democrats in sending  a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Dr. Susan Monarez expressing deep concern over the surging measles outbreak in Texas and across the country. The lawmakers requested an urgent, detailed report on the CDC’s efforts to contain the outbreak, combat vaccine misinformation, and assess the impact of workforce reductions on outbreak response.

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."

Washington, D.C. – “Like I said, bullshit.” -Congressman Veasey

Constituents are encouraged to check any accounts normally used for Federal funds, grants, and/or programs in light of the Trump administration’s recent unconstitutional Executive Order freezing funds and grants.

Our offices are actively monitoring the situation and working to get further clarification from the relevant authorities on the matter.

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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:

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) was reappointed today to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he will continue serving on the Subcommittee on Energy, and take on new roles on the Health, and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittees. These new appointments reflect Congressman Veasey’s growing influence among House members as an effective legislator and expert in healthcare, energy, and manufacturing policy. They also offer an opportunity to shape key legislation benefiting the people of Texas' 33rd District and the nation.