Immigration
WASHINGTON–U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, will bring DREAMer activist Lissette Moreno as his guest to Pope Francis' speech to a joint session of Congress on Sept. 24, he announced Friday afternoon.
Texas lawmakers look forward to Pope Francis' address to Congress
Moreno, under federal protection from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), was brought to Texas as a child by her parents, and received degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Women's University under Texas' Dream Act. She testified in support of the law earlier this year.
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson participated in the bipartisan 2015 Congressional Forum held by the Dallas Regional Chamber at the Westin Galleria Dallas.
Leaders of our North Texas U.S. Congressional delegation will discuss important federal-level issues impacting our region. Topics covered will include immigration, health care, infrastructure, and federal budget priorities. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson(tentative),Rep. Pete Sessions, Rep. Jeb Hensarling, andRep. Marc Veaseywill join us at this informative luncheon.
De Izq., los congresistas Luis Gutiérrez, Marc Veasey y el especialista Douglas Interiano en foro sobre migración.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 3009, "Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities" Act, which works to undermine local law enforcement departments nationwide:
"While I fully support keeping our communities safe, this piece of legislation undermines local law enforcement‘s ability to build trust in their communities and ensure public safety as part of their defined local and state responsibilities.
Para confirmar su asistencia
Sabado, 18 de Julio 2015
CONGRESISTA
MARC VEASEY (TX-33)
presenta
Foro Informativo sobre DACA/DAPA
con Invitados Especiales:
Congresista Luis Gutierrez (IL-4)
Carolyn Kemokai, representante, Oficina de Ciudadanía y Servicios de Inmigración
Douglas Interiano, Director Ejecutivo, Proyecto Inmigrante ICS, Inc.