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Fort Worth, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit's decision to uphold the temporary injunction on the Administration's implementation of Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA):
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.
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting against the FY 2016 Republican Budget Conference Plan, S. Con. Res. 11:
Washington, D.C. —Hoy, jueves, 16 de abril de 2015 el Congresista Marc Veasey, TX-33, introdujo H.R. 1833, FAFSA for All Act, que racionalizaría el proceso para estudiantes americanos con padres no ciudadanos, ya sean indocumentados o con estatus de trabajo legal, que solicitan ayuda federal a través de la solicitud gratis de ayuda federal a estudiantes (FAFSA en sus siglas en inglés).
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Arlington, TX – On Saturday, April 18, 2015, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will host a media briefing to discuss H.R. 1833, the FAFSA For All Act, that would streamline the process of applying for federal aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for American students who have noncitizen parents who are either undocumented or have legal work status.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Thursday, April 16, 2015, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, introduced H.R. 1833, the FAFSA For All Act, that would streamline the process of applying for federal aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for American students who have noncitizen parents who are either undocumented or have legal work status.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement in recognition of 5 years having passed since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law and the bipartisan compromise to fix Medicare payment and extend CHIP.
"Today marks the fifth anniversary since the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, 16 million workers and middle-class families finally have access to quality, dependable and affordable healthcare.
Washington, D.C. – El Congresista Marc Veasey, TX-33, miembro del caucus negro del Congreso, ha hecho pública la siguiente declaración en respuesta al reciente anuncio por parte del Fiscal General Eric Holder de como Fort Worth será una de los seis sitios piloto para la Iniciativa nacional para construir confianza y justicia en la comunidad, un programa nacional diseñado para mejorar la justicia procedimental, reducir prejuicios y apoyar la reconciliación.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement in response to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's recent announcement that Fort Worth will be one of six pilot sites for the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice, a nationwide program designed to enhance procedural justice, reduce bias and support reconciliation:
Washington, D.C.-El Congresista Marc Veasey, TX-33, ha hecho pública la siguiente declaración después de que el Presidente Obama anunciase una propuesta para hacer la universidad comunitaria libre de tasas de matriculación para millones de estudiantes: