Human Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), addressed his House colleagues to share his constituents' thoughts and concerns regarding the American SAFE Act. Veasey is committed to supporting Syrian refugees and refugee resettlement while balancing the nation's evolving national security needs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015, a bill that would not end the current refugee resettlement program, but requires the directors of federal agencies to now certify the vetting process:
"Since yesterday's vote, there has been misunderstanding about the content of the American SAFE Act and what it means for America's position as the leader of democracy and human rights in the world.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of H.R. 4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision to maintain an injunction on the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, issued the following amended statement after Texas' Health and Human Services Commission removed Planned Parenthood from the state Medicaid program:
Dallas, Texas – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, CA-38, and former State Senator Wendy Davis along with community stakeholders will discuss the varying challenges facing women in the workforce at the local, state, and federal level in a panel discussion.
During the 2015 Women's Conference, panelists will discuss a range of topics from the role that Congress can play in addressing the obstacles confronting today's working mothers to the real-life consequences of the wage gap and the inaccessibility of affordable childcare.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the recent outbreak of violence in Jerusalem:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, addressed a Joint Meeting of Congress:
"Today, I had the privilege of witnessing history. Pope Francis' address to Congress challenged elected leaders to address the moral challenges of our generation with an open heart and a spirit of compassion and cooperation.
Now Democrats see a chance to use the pope's appearance to advance their own political agenda. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is also planning a series of events this week to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month and the pope's visit to encourage Congress to take up immigration reform. "Pope Francis, we ask you to use your voice to help us advocate for the undocumented and people living in poverty in our community," said Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) in one of the videos.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, el congresista Marc Veasey , TX- 33, anunció que Lissette Moreno del North Texas Dream Team lo va acompañar en la galería de la Cámara de Representantes cuando el Papa Francisco dará un discurso ante el Congreso en una sesión conjunta el jueves, 24 de septiembre. En varias ocasiones, El Papa ha llamado a la comunidad mundial en la necesidad de enfrentar el 'desafío moral de la migración' y Moreno ha trabajado para defender los derechos de la comunidad de inmigrantes indocumentados en Tejas y en los Estados Unidos.