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March 5, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Veasey released the following statement following Trump’s Presidential Address on March 4, 2025:

“The few moments of coherent speech by Trump at the Presidential Address was proof that he doesn't give a shit about you or your family” said Congressman Veasey. Don't be fooled, by the made-up numbers or the empty promises, this is an all-out attack on working Americans. It's an attack on American jobs. It's an attack on your health care. It's an attack on social security. Trump stands for Taxes, Tariffs, and Terminations."


January 28, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition and Representative for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, has released the following statement after news that President Trump had unconstitutionally frozen federal grants and funds:


January 14, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) was reappointed today to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he will continue serving on the Subcommittee on Energy, and take on new roles on the Health, and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittees. These new appointments reflect Congressman Veasey’s growing influence among House members as an effective legislator and expert in healthcare, energy, and manufacturing policy. They also offer an opportunity to shape key legislation benefiting the people of Texas' 33rd District and the nation.


January 14, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) was reappointed today to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he will continue serving on the Subcommittee on Energy, and take on new roles on the Health, and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittees. These new appointments reflect Congressman Veasey’s growing influence among House members as an effective legislator and expert in healthcare, energy, and manufacturing policy. They also offer an opportunity to shape key legislation benefiting the people of Texas' 33rd District and the nation.


December 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Veasey, Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to avert a government shut down: 


December 18, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey has released the following statement following news that Elon Musk and President Elect Trump have urged Republicans shut down the government: 


December 11, 2024

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Marc Veasey voted against the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act on December 11, 2024. In the past, Congressman Veasey has worked in a bipartisan manner to put forward an NDAA free of partisan influence, one that ensures national security while also addressing the needs of the nation’s servicemembers. With the recent politicization of the National Defense Authorization Act by the current Speaker, Congressman Veasey released the following statement regarding the NDAA:


August 1, 2024

WASHINGTON – This week, Representative Veasey (TX-33) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation alongside Representative Jackson (TX-13), Senator Raphael Warnock (GA), and Senator Ted Cruz (TX) to improve military recruitment at senior military colleges.


May 24, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) and his colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee successfully moved H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Investment Act and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, out of committee this week. This year’s NDAA prioritizes and invests significantly in improving the quality of life for service members.