Minority Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Shelby County v. Holder, which questioned the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act. In a 5-4 decision, the court left Section 5 of the VRA intact, maintaining the preclearance provisions. However, the Court struck down Section 4, which determines which jurisdictions will be required to seek preclearance under Section 5. As a result, Congress must now create the new formula for determining which jurisdictions will be covered under Section 5.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score of the Senate’s bipartisan immigration reform bill, Congressman Veasey is confident that the comprehensive immigration reform will boost the economy in the 33rd Congressional District.
WASHINGTON, D.C – Rep. Steve King’s Amendment Would Defund President’s Deferred Action Plan.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted this morning to pass an amendment by Representative Steve King (R-Iowa) that would defund the President’s Deferred Action Executive Order for DREAMers. Congressman Marc Veasey delivered the following Floor remarks in opposition to the amendment:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Veasey Joins Immigration Reform Leaders in Miami.
Yesterday, Congressman Marc Veasey joined several congressional leaders for an immigration reform forum in Miami, Florida. The event, hosted by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, brought together congressional leaders on the front-line of immigration reform including, Congressman Luis Gutierrez, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, and Congressman Marc Veasey.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Ted Cruz filed five amendments to the immigration reform legislation currently before the Senate Judiciary Committee. One of the amendments would ensure that the 11 million undocumented immigrants are not given a pathway to citizenship. Congressman Marc Veasey released the following the statement in response to Senator Ted Cruz’s amendments:
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement following the unveiling of the comprehensive immigration reform plan by the Senate working group:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wednesday, April 10, Congressman Marc Veasey and Douglas Interiano from Proyecto Inmigrante in Dallas-Fort Worth met to discuss the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform. As thousands of people march on our nation’s capital, Congressman Veasey and Douglas Interiano reiterated their commitment to making comprehensive immigration reform a reality.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wednesday, February 27, Congressman Marc Veasey delivered the following remarks in support of the Voting Rights Act, Section 5. Preceding oral arguments for Shelby County v. Holder, Rep. Veasey participated in a rally outside the Supreme Court and was joined by other Members of Congress, community leaders and activists.
Remarks as prepared for delivery:
“Good morning. I’m Congressman Marc Veasey, representing Texas’ 33rd Congressional District.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Wednesday, February 13, Congressman Marc Veasey attended LULAC's 16th Annual Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. Congressman Veasey has a strong legacy of advancing the priorities of Latino families. Earlier this week, Congressman Veasey invited DREAMer Julieta Garibay to the President's State of the Union Address. The Congressman is also an original co-sponsor of the DREAM Act and the Reuniting Families Act in the 113th Congress.
Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement thanking LULAC for their service: