National Security

Washington, D.C. – On October 1, 2025, the federal government shut down after Republicans blocked a resolution to extend the Affordable Care Act’s Premium Tax Credit. Without the extension, millions of Americans will see their premiums skyrocket, with some families facing thousands of dollars in monthly healthcare costs. Congressman Veasey released the following statement:

Important Government Shutdown Information

On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown.”   

This is because Republicans have not agreed to extend the ACA's Premium Tax Credit. A brief explanation is below:

The Affordable Care Act’s Premium Tax Credit was created under Obamacare, and expanded after COVID under President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act. 

Washington, D.C. –Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Rep.Brittany Pettersen (CO-7), along with 103 House Democrats, introduced a resolution today calling on Congress to condemn all forms of political violence and to reject forms of rhetoric that demonizes political opponents regardless of political ideology. The lawmakers’ call to action comes following the alarming increase of violent and fatal political attacks, including the recent assassination of political figure Charlie Kirk.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Veasey has released the following statement regarding the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Veasey released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott’s decision to call a special session on redistricting on the order of Trump:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Veasey released the following statement regarding the current Israel-Iran conflict: 

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Veasey released the following statement regarding the antisemitic terror attack in Boulder, CO on June 1, 2025: