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Washington, D.C. – “Like I said, bullshit.” -Congressman Veasey
Constituents are encouraged to check any accounts normally used for Federal funds, grants, and/or programs in light of the Trump administration’s recent unconstitutional Executive Order freezing funds and grants.
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition and Representative for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, has released the following statement after news that President Trump had unconstitutionally frozen federal grants and funds:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) was reappointed today to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he will continue serving on the Subcommittee on Energy, and take on new roles on the Health, and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittees. These new appointments reflect Congressman Veasey’s growing influence among House members as an effective legislator and expert in healthcare, energy, and manufacturing policy. They also offer an opportunity to shape key legislation benefiting the people of Texas' 33rd District and the nation.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) was reappointed today to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he will continue serving on the Subcommittee on Energy, and take on new roles on the Health, and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittees. These new appointments reflect Congressman Veasey’s growing influence among House members as an effective legislator and expert in healthcare, energy, and manufacturing policy. They also offer an opportunity to shape key legislation benefiting the people of Texas' 33rd District and the nation.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Veasey, Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to avert a government shut down:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey has released the following statement following news that Elon Musk and President Elect Trump have urged Republicans shut down the government:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-1), Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) introduced the bipartisan Crisis Care Access and Response Expansion for Behavioral Health Act or the CARE for Behavioral Health Act of 2024. As we continue the vital work of addressing our nation’s mental health needs, this bill is a crucial next step for improving the delivery of behavioral health services.
Wasshington, D.C. – Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Marc Veasey (TX-33), Ann Wagner (MO-02), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) sent a joint letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra encouraging the Department to take steps to expand access to colorectal cancer screenings.
WASHINGTON – Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33), Co-chair of the Youth Sports Caucus, and Representative Colin Allred (TX-32) introduced a resolution recognizing May 2024 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month to encourage Americans of all ages to engage in physical activity and promote a healthier lifestyle.