Health and Fitness
Washington, D.C. – Members of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation released the following statements after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt, a critical case that challenges Texas’ House Bill 2, a restrictive anti-abortion law passed in 2013,and represents the most comprehensive challenge to the Supreme Court’s historic ruling in Roe v. Wade in nearly a decade:
WHO WERE THE 45 DEMS?: Alma Adams (N.C.), Brad Ashford (Neb.), Ami Bera (Calif.), Sanford Bishop (Ga.), Corrine Brown (Fla.), Cheri Bustos (Ill.), G.K.
Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) already has his congressional football dream team picked out.
"Oh man, Cedric Richmond of course. I would definitely want him on the team. That would be my first round draft pick," said Veasey of the Democratic Louisiana lawmaker.
"Seth Moulton [D-Mass.] is a pretty athletic guy is my understanding. Eric Swalwell [D-Calif.] is also really athletic," he added.
Veasey and other lawmakers joined a host of gridiron stars at an educational clinic hosted by the NFL and USA Football on Wednesday evening to promote safety in tackle football.
Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, representing the 33rd Congressional District:
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.
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting against the partisan H.R. 36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act:
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2016:
WASHINGTON, DC - El Congresista Marc Veasey (TX-33) está decidido a que la vida saludable es alcanzable para todos los americanos, empoderándoles para aumentar su actividad física y mejorar su nutrición que llevan a vidas robustas. Por tercer año consecutivo, el Congresista Veasey ha introducido una resolución para designar el mes de mayo como el "Mes de la salud y el fitness."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) is dedicated to making healthy living attainable for all Americans, empowering them to increase their physical activity and to improve their nutrition to lead robust lives. For the third year in a row, Congressman Veasey introduced a resolution to designate the month of May as "Health and Fitness Month."