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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, introduced H.R. 5304, the Health Expansion Loss Prevention (HELP) Veterans Act to extend the six months of healthcare and dental coverage provided to our service members released from active duty under the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) to one full year of coverage.
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Service Committee (HASC), released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, a bill that passed with a 277-147 vote:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Service Committee (HASC), released the following statement after the completion of a 14 hour full committee mark-up for H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, that passed with a 60-2 vote:
Texas’ GOP leaders protest Obama’s newest gun control proposal
President Barack Obama’s latest call for state and local governments to enact more controls on weapons purchases at gun shows and elsewhere is getting the same response it has for years: Most elected officials in Texas won’t budge.
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U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, disagreed.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement reviewing his key legislative accomplishments since being sworn into office in 2013 and work he has done on behalf of the residents in the 33rd Congressional District:
"As 2015 draws to a close, I would like to take some time to reflect on some of the key legislative goals we have accomplished for the 33rd Congressional District since 2013.
‘Thoughts and prayers are not enough,’ says lawmaker amid shower of post-shooting tweets
Here are the rest of the congressional thoughts and prayers: “Rep. Marc Veasey ✔ @RepVeasey
"My thoughts & prayers are with the #SanBernandino community as the tragic events in southern CA unfold.”
Not long after Abbott's announcement, other Texas politicians voiced their support.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, said it's important to remember that the people fleeing Syria "are forced to abandon their homes due to the extreme violence perpetrated by ISIS, the very same group responsible for the attacks in Paris."
The city rebounded in the next BRAC round in 1993 when Rep. Pete Geren of Fort Worth and other civic leaders secured the creation of Naval Air Station Fort Worth, replacing Carswell with a joint reserve base that now has 40 tenant commands from multiple services. Navy Capt. Michael J. Steffen took over on Aug. 14 as the installation's 11th commander.
Dallas, TX – Join U.S. Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) as he honors seven local veterans with the Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) at a Veterans Town Hall on Tuesday, November 10th from 5-7 PM, at American Legion Post 453 in Dallas.
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Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas— On Sunday, November 8, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will present Dr. Norman Robinson, a 94 year old World War II Veteran, with his restored Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with Bronze Service Star for his service in the United States Army Air Force. Veasey's office helped Dr. Robinson obtain his medals by contacting the appropriate federal agencies.