Seniors
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, unveiled H.R. 1645, the Transportation for Elderly and Disabled Individuals Act that would reinstate an allowance for cities such as Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite, Texas to use federal transit funding for operation and maintenance costs for transit services for the elderly and disabled.
Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, unveiled H.R. 1645, the Transportation for Elderly and Disabled Americans Act that would reinstate an allowance for cities such as Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite, Texas to use federal transit funding for operation and maintenance costs for transit services for the elderly and disabled.
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 219-206 to pass the FY 2015 omnibus spending package:
"Tonight, I stood alongside many of my House Democratic colleagues in voting against the 2015 omnibus spending bill that undermines our nation's national security and threatens the economic stability of hardworking American families.
Our nation's Social Security system celebrated its 79th anniversary on Thursday, and Alliance members commemorated the important event by throwing more than 30 birthday parties across the country with cake and balloons. Celebrations focused on the long term success of the Social Security system and the need to expand the program in order to meet the needs of current and future retirees. The landmark program was signed into law by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14th, 1935.
Dallas, TX – This week, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, voted against proposed cuts to transportation and housing funding that provides a vital safety net for America's most vulnerable populations.
Veasey tours home rebuilt with HUD funds, days after House Republicans slash funding to federal housing programs
Dallas, TX – This week, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, voted against proposed cuts to transportation and housing funding that provides a vital safety net for America's most vulnerable populations.
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WASHINGTON — Texas Democrats in Congress slammed proposed state rules requiring extra training for Obamacare navigators Wednesday, and they've asked Attorney General Eric Holder to intervene.
Navigators help consumers sign up for health insurance through online exchanges set up under the Affordable Care Act.
Federal rules require navigators to have 20 to 30 hours of training. Rules proposed by the Texas Department of Insurance would add 40 more hours, require criminal background checks, and charge a fee of up to $800 for certification.
Dallas, TX – Rep. Marc Veasey, TX-33, visited the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) on Monday, November 4 to tour the facility and to discuss hunger and the potential impacts of food assistance programs due to recent food-aid funding cuts.
Earlier this month, SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, was cut by 5 percent after the 2009 Recovery Act's temporary increase in benefits expired leaving participants with just $1.40 to spend per meal. According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 3.5 million Texas residents receive SNAP benefits.
Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement, today, in response to Texas' restrictive voter ID law which stopped