Seniors
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Marc Veasey, co-chairman of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, released the following statement after President Trump announced the formation of his misleadingly named 'Election Integrity Commission':
"My first point is undisputed by anyone with real expertise and integrity in examining elections: In-person voter fraud is rare to the point of being statistically irrelevant.
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after House Republicans forced a vote on Trumpcare, a bill that would eliminate health protections for 24 million Americans by repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after House Republicans revealed their Affordable Care Act replacement plan, the American Healthcare Act:
"After years of claiming to be on the cusp of unveiling a better healthcare plan than the Affordable Care Act, House Republicans big healthcare reveal proves to be all smoke and mirrors.
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to protect our nation's seniors, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, introduced H.R. 6457, the Preventative Services Medicare Parity Act, that will update preventative services coverage for Medicare recipients. The bill would require Medicare to cover senior healthcare recommended by the U.S. Preventative Services Taskforce
On October 5th and October 7th, I will be hosting senior seminars in Dallas and Fort Worth to help TX-33 senior residents learn more about the different resources available to them. The events will help residents avoid common mail fraud scams, learn safety tips, how to apply for Medicare, how to ensure they receive their full Social Security benefits, and how to stay healthy and fit at any age.
Washington, D.C. – On the heels of the 2016 presidential election, ensuring unfettered access to the ballot box for all Americans is more important than ever. For this reason, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, co-chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus (CVRC) introduced H.Res. 866, a resolution to commemorate the month of September as “National Voting Rights Month,” to highlight the importance of this sacred right.
A Federal District Court Judge has ruled that Texas must modify its 2011 photo voter ID law to allow voters to cast a regular ballot in this year’s election after showing an alternative identification and signing a simple declaration form. Read more about how you can cast your ballot in the upcoming elections, even if you do not have a photo ID.
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Fort Worth / Dallas, Texas —Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement to commemorate the 51st anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act into law:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, co-chairman of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, introduced H.R. 5557, The Poll Tax Prohibition Act, to ensure the underlying costs of restrictive photo voter ID laws don’t prevent everyday Americans from exercising their right to vote. Three years after the Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Rep. Veasey remains committed to protecting voters from the modern day poll tax.
Fort Worth, Texas – On Monday, June 6, 2016, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will lead a FREE Voting Rights Forum with Congresswoman Terri Sewell, AL-7, Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, NM-1, and expert panelists, to discuss the current state of voting rights, learn about efforts to protect the right to vote, and discuss the importance of civic engagement in our communities. The forum will take place at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School located at 5700 Ramey Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM.