National Security
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.
Fort Worth, TX-- Join U.S. Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) as he honors five local veterans with the Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) at a Veterans Town Hall tonight, November 10th from 5-7 PM,
at American Legion Post 838 in Fort Worth.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) has announced that he is accepting nominations for the 2014 Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC), a program designed to honor distinguished veterans of the 33rd congressional district of Texas and preserve their stories for future generations.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) has announced that he is accepting nominations for the 2014 Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC), a program designed to honor distinguished veterans of the 33rd congressional district of Texas and preserve their stories for future generations.
Statement from Congressman Marc Veasey on July 4th celebrations:
This July 4th, as we fire up the grill, go to our community parades, relax by the pool or just spend a the day with friends and family, I wanted to reflect on our past and say thank you.
Our Founding Fathers and Mothers risked their lives fighting for freedom and independence. Their vision of a more perfect union – one in which equality, justice and opportunity is available for all – is what we celebrate today.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding the passage of the Defense Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2015: