Human Rights
Washington, D.C. – Just weeks away from one of the most important general elections of our time, Congressman Marc Veasey introduced two pieces of legislation, a resolution Expressing the Support for the Passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015 and the All Ballots Count Act of 2016, to preserve the right to vote and to dismantle barriers that prevent some Americans from participating in our nation’s democracy.
Washington, D.C. – On the heels of the 2016 presidential election, ensuring unfettered access to the ballot box for all Americans is more important than ever. For this reason, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, co-chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus (CVRC) introduced H.Res. 866, a resolution to commemorate the month of September as “National Voting Rights Month,” to highlight the importance of this sacred right.
Fort Worth / Dallas, Texas —Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement to commemorate the 51st anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act into law:
Dallas, TX –Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, hosted a mobile town hall to talk and listen to the residents of the DFW Metroplex on what Congress can do to work on their behalf on a host of issues, including jobs and the economy, constituent services, and what legislation can help curb senseless acts of gun violence.
Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down Texas’ HB2 law, ruling abortion clinic restrictions unconstitutional:
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s 4-4 decision on the President’s Immigration Executive Actions:
“Today’s decision from the Supreme Court’s Immigration Executive Actions on expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA), is a major blow to the millions of immigrant undocumented families who continue to live in the shadows.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of affirmative action in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, co-chairman of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, introduced H.R. 5557, The Poll Tax Prohibition Act, to ensure the underlying costs of restrictive photo voter ID laws don’t prevent everyday Americans from exercising their right to vote. Three years after the Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Rep. Veasey remains committed to protecting voters from the modern day poll tax.
Washington, D.C. – Congresista Marc Veasey, TX-33, y más de 15 demócratas en la cámara de representantes introdujeron H.Res. 777, una resolución que reconoce la valentía de dos estudiantes de Texas indocumentados que han sido escudriñadas a nivel nacional por sus logros académicos. La conversación nacional en contra de los estudiantes indocumentados es directamente establecida por la agenda racista de los republicanos atacando los inmigrantes, musulmanes, y los homosexuales.
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Veasey introduced H.R. 5444, The14th Amendment Protection Act, that would prohibit discrimination against U.S. citizen children with undocumented parents and bar local, state and federal governments from denying them access to documents and resources they’re eligible for, regardless of their parent’s immigration status.