National Security
Seven Republicans crossed the aisle to support the second amendment, sponsored by Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas). It was approved in a 34-29 committee vote.
U.S. Ambassador to Honduras James Nealon, right, hears a presentation about the capabilities of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter at the Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras on May 4, 2015, along with Texas Rep. Marc Veasey, center right, and Georgia Rep. Austin Scott, center left. The Air Force says the Chnook "provides a broad range of support to U.S. and partner nation efforts to stabilize the Central American region." STAFF SGT. JESSICA CONDIT U.S. AIR FORCE
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 2029, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016:
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), offered five amendments that passed during markup of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2016. Notably, Veasey's amendment to evaluate how recent Executive Actions regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program and prosecutorial discretion for undocumented immigrants currently residing in the U.S. impacts our nation's military readiness if these individuals are made eligible for enlistment, passed by an overwhelming bipartisan vote.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in regard to House Republicans' short-term continuing resolution that would fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for merely 3 weeks:
Former President George H.W. Bush, former U.S. Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), and former Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives John Dingell (D-MI), all World War II veterans, are the Honorary Co-Chairs of the Arsenal of Democracy. U.S. House General Aviation Caucus Co-Chair, Representative Sam Graves (R-MO), andlong-time aviator U.S. Senator James M. Inhofe (R-OK) serve as co-chairs of the Honorary Congressional Committee.Other members of the Honorary Congressional Committee include Speaker John A. Boehner (R-OH), U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Today, January 16, 2015, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, announced he will continue to serve as a member on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Science, Space and Technology Committee in the 114th Congress. In addition, Veasey proudly accepts his appointment by U.S House Democratic Minority Whip, Steny Hoyer, MD-5, to serve as an Assistant Whip and Regional Whip.
***Media Availability Tuesday, January 20, 2015***
Washington, D.C. – Members of the press are invited to join Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, and Yolonde Rocio, Gulf War Veteran and CD33 resident as they share their thoughts and strategize on how Congress can best represent America's veterans.
Washington D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House passed of H.R. 3979, the National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2015:
"Today, I voted in favor of H.R. 3979, the National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2015 (NDAA). This bipartisan bill was created in good faith between both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and represents our commitment to our military troops, their families, and our national security.
[Austin, Texas]– On Monday, November 10th, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, presented posthumous service medals to the family of Candelario Garcia, Jr. at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas.