Human Rights
Washington, D.C. —Hoy, jueves, 16 de abril de 2015 el Congresista Marc Veasey, TX-33, introdujo H.R. 1833, FAFSA for All Act, que racionalizaría el proceso para estudiantes americanos con padres no ciudadanos, ya sean indocumentados o con estatus de trabajo legal, que solicitan ayuda federal a través de la solicitud gratis de ayuda federal a estudiantes (FAFSA en sus siglas en inglés).
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Arlington, TX – On Saturday, April 18, 2015, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will host a media briefing to discuss H.R. 1833, the FAFSA For All Act, that would streamline the process of applying for federal aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for American students who have noncitizen parents who are either undocumented or have legal work status.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Thursday, April 16, 2015, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, introduced H.R. 1833, the FAFSA For All Act, that would streamline the process of applying for federal aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for American students who have noncitizen parents who are either undocumented or have legal work status.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement in recognition of 5 years having passed since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law and the bipartisan compromise to fix Medicare payment and extend CHIP.
"Today marks the fifth anniversary since the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, 16 million workers and middle-class families finally have access to quality, dependable and affordable healthcare.
Washington, D.C. – El Congresista Marc Veasey, TX-33, miembro del caucus negro del Congreso, ha hecho pública la siguiente declaración en respuesta al reciente anuncio por parte del Fiscal General Eric Holder de como Fort Worth será una de los seis sitios piloto para la Iniciativa nacional para construir confianza y justicia en la comunidad, un programa nacional diseñado para mejorar la justicia procedimental, reducir prejuicios y apoyar la reconciliación.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement in response to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's recent announcement that Fort Worth will be one of six pilot sites for the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice, a nationwide program designed to enhance procedural justice, reduce bias and support reconciliation:
Washington, D.C.-El Congresista Marc Veasey, TX-33, ha hecho pública la siguiente declaración después de que el Presidente Obama anunciase una propuesta para hacer la universidad comunitaria libre de tasas de matriculación para millones de estudiantes:
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement following President Obama announcing a proposal to make community college tuition-free for millions of students:
"I applaud the President for ensuring that our children are provided an opportunity to achieve the American dream through higher education. It is clear that a training gap exists in our country and the only way to alleviate this is to provide equal access to higher education for all Americans and to create collaborations between businesses and educational institutions.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in regard to H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act of 2015, a bill that undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA):
Washington — A gathering of black congressional staffers and other Capitol employees stood silently on the House steps Thursday and raised their hands in the air to protest the killing of unarmed black men by police.
They bowed their heads as Senate Chaplain Barry C. Black prayed, "Forgive us when we have failed to lift our voices for those who couldn't speak or breathe for themselves" — emphasizing "breathe" in reference to Eric Garner, who died after a policeman grabbed him in a chokehold in New York.