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Another provision of the NDAA authored by Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) would have directed the Secretary of Defense to review how allowing DACA recipients to serve in the military would impact the pool of potential recruits and military readiness. The Secretary of Defense would then brief members of the House Armed Services Committee on the evaluation's results.
That provision remains in the bill, as the House Rules Committee did not allow a vote on an amendment to eliminate the Veasey language.
Washington, D.C. – This week, as the National Defense Authorization Act goes to the House floor for consideration, U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, and U.S. Congressman Ruben Gallego, AZ-7, will host a press conference to discuss their DREAMer amendments that both passed out of the House Armed Services Committee by a bipartisan vote.
"Anyone who supports taking American jobs and military service opportunities from Americans and lawful immigrants is betraying the American citizens they claim to represent," the lawmakers said of the push by Denham and others, labeling their actions "unfathomable."
Brooks said he plans to appear before the Rules panel to advocate for his amendment and for nixing the existing provision, which was authored by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.).
Seven Republicans crossed the aisle to support the second amendment, sponsored by Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas). It was approved in a 34-29 committee vote.
A second amendment, added by Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey of Texas, is asking the Defense Department to conduct a review of how including DACA recipients among the military's recruits would affect the armed forces. It passed in the same committee 34-29, gaining the support of more Republicans.
U.S. Ambassador to Honduras James Nealon, right, hears a presentation about the capabilities of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter at the Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras on May 4, 2015, along with Texas Rep. Marc Veasey, center right, and Georgia Rep. Austin Scott, center left. The Air Force says the Chnook "provides a broad range of support to U.S. and partner nation efforts to stabilize the Central American region." STAFF SGT. JESSICA CONDIT U.S. AIR FORCE
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 2029, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016:
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), offered five amendments that passed during markup of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2016. Notably, Veasey's amendment to evaluate how recent Executive Actions regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program and prosecutorial discretion for undocumented immigrants currently residing in the U.S. impacts our nation's military readiness if these individuals are made eligible for enlistment, passed by an overwhelming bipartisan vote.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in regard to House Republicans' short-term continuing resolution that would fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for merely 3 weeks:
Former President George H.W. Bush, former U.S. Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), and former Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives John Dingell (D-MI), all World War II veterans, are the Honorary Co-Chairs of the Arsenal of Democracy. U.S. House General Aviation Caucus Co-Chair, Representative Sam Graves (R-MO), andlong-time aviator U.S. Senator James M. Inhofe (R-OK) serve as co-chairs of the Honorary Congressional Committee.Other members of the Honorary Congressional Committee include Speaker John A. Boehner (R-OH), U.S.