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Health and Fitness

October 10, 2019

WASHINGTON – Congressmen Marc Veasey (TX-33), Max Rose (NY-11) and Joe Morelle (NY-25), introduced legislation this week that would use savings from Medicare prescription drug negotiations to lower Medicare Part D costs for low-income seniors.

H.R. 4620, the More Help for Seniors Act of 2019, would raise the income limits for eligibility under the Medicare Part D low-income subsidy program, which would help low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities afford needed medications by lowering copays and premiums for Medicare Part D.


August 22, 2019

Dallas, TX - Today, Congressman Veasey (TX-33) and Congressman Allred (TX-32) joined local public health care experts and advocates to unveil the Baby Box and Maternal Assistance Act of 2019 (H.R. 4201).


July 18, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) of the Energy and Commerce Committee joined his colleagues of the full Committee to advance eight bipartisan pieces of legislation to ensure our nation's health care is both affordable and accessible.

The package of bills included legislation to reauthorize public health and Medicare programs, improve drug pricing transparency and protect patients from surprise medical bills. Representative Veasey released the following statement after the passage by the full Committee:


June 23, 2017

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after Senate Republicans finally unveiled the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, a bill aimed at replacing the Affordable Care Act:


May 12, 2017

State lawmakers may soon change how many Texans vote. For many people, heading to the polls required one choice — picking either Republican or Democrat straight-ticket voting,...

Healthy life

This month, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, is among those pledging to encourage Texans — and all Americans — to have a healthier lifestyle.

Earlier this month, he introduced a resolution to designate May the "Health and Fitness Month."

"Healthy living is attainable for all Americans," Veasey said.


May 2, 2017

Washington, D.C. – On Monday, May 1, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, re-committed his pledge to empower all Americans to adopt a healthier lifestyle. By introducing a resolution to commemorate the month of May as "Health and Fitness Month," Veasey invites the nation to make healthy habits a priority.


Gear Up for My May Health Events!

Every year, I recognize the month of May as "May is Health and Fitness Month" in an effort to encourage healthy, active lifestyle choices. This year, I have scheduled FREE family friendly fitness events in the 33rd Congressional District and in Washington, D.C. to get you and your family moving!

Saturday, May 13, 2017

10:00 a.m. – Noon
Healthy Habits Demo Day
Dallas Community College
El Centro West Campus
Dallas, Texas 75212


February 16, 2017

The Alzheimer's Association North Central Texas Chapter is hosting its annual African American Seminar on Saturday Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tarrant County College South Campus Student Center with an appearance from U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey and Commissioner Roy Brooks.


November 17, 2016

Washington, D.C. – As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday we must remember the many Americans who live with limited access to affordable and nutritious food. That is why Congressman Marc Veasey introduced H.R. 6343, the Farmers Markets for Food Deserts Act,to ensure that families living in food deserts have reliable access to fresh and nutritious foods year-round.


May 10, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, is devoted to ensuring that all Americans have the tools they need to lead healthier lives. That is why for the fourth year in a row, Rep. Veasey introduced H. Res 719 designating the month of May as “Health and Fitness Month,” to inspire increased physical fitness in communities nationwide and to help children and families adapt healthy choices into their everyday routines.