Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Coming on the heels of last month's vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, Congressman Veasey (TX-33) introduced the Diversity in Leadership Act—legislation establish a grant program in the Department of Defense to increase the number of women, LGBT individuals, and underrepresented minorities in military and civilian leadership positions of the Department of Defense.

WASHINGTON, D.C – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), current member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and former member of the House Armed Service Committee released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021:

"Today, I voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395)—a sweeping bipartisan package that honors America's values, strengthens our security and advances America's leadership in the world.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) of the Energy & Commerce and the Small Business Committees released the statement following today after he joined his colleagues to pass a bipartisan spending package:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, North Texas Congressmen Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Ron Wright (TX-06) introduced the bipartisan National Medal of Honor Monument Act. The legislation will recognize the city of Arlington, Texas as the new home of the National Medal of Honor Museum and also create a monument in Washington, D.C. to honor the valiant service of our nation's Medal of Honor recipients.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Kevin Hern (OK-01) of the House Committee on Small Business introduced bipartisan legislation that will mitigate the effects of sudden growth, protecting small businesses from being prematurely forced out of the small business category. Moreover, this legislation would grant small businesses additional time to transition before competing in the open market.

"I believe the work of our military, and the sacrifices their families make on behalf of our country, deserve our continued support. That is why in February, I introduced a bill that would prohibit the expenditure of millions of taxpayer dollars on President Trump's frivolous exercise. A better use of those resources, would be for this Administration to work with Congress to provide additional support for our military families, ease the transition to civilian life, and assist in operations at the Department of Veteran Affairs," said Congressman Veasey.

Fort Worth, TX –On Friday, November 17, 2017, Congressman Marc Veasey will host his FREE Annual Job Fair from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Tarrant County College South Gymnasium located at 5301 Campus Drive in Fort Worth, Texas.