Immigration

Washington, D.C. –Today, Congressman Marc Veasey introduced H.R. 6329, The Promise of Citizenship Act, that will make naturalized U.S. citizenship more affordable for green card holders. This legislationwill reduce the out of pocket costs of successfully applying for U.S. citizenship by providing a $500 refundable tax credit for newly naturalized citizens.

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s 4-4 decision on the President’s Immigration Executive Actions:

“Today’s decision from the Supreme Court’s Immigration Executive Actions on expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA), is a major blow to the millions of immigrant undocumented families who continue to live in the shadows.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at expanding college access for undocumented and first-generation American students.

Washington, D.C. – Congresista Marc Veasey, TX-33, y más de 15 demócratas en la cámara de representantes introdujeron H.Res. 777, una resolución que reconoce la valentía de dos estudiantes de Texas indocumentados que han sido escudriñadas a nivel nacional por sus logros académicos. La conversación nacional en contra de los estudiantes indocumentados es directamente establecida por la agenda racista de los republicanos atacando los inmigrantes, musulmanes, y los homosexuales.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, and over 15 House Democrats introduced House Resolution 777, a resolution that honors the bravery of two undocumented Texas valedictorians who recently experienced national scrutiny for publicizing their academic accomplishments. The nationwide conversation condemning a pair of hardworking graduating seniors is a direct result of the anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim, anti-LGBTQ and anti-Latino policy agenda set by Republicans.

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Veasey introduced H.R. 5444, The14^th Amendment Protection Act, that would prohibit discrimination against U.S. citizen children with undocumented parents and bar local, state and federal governments from denying them access to documents and resources they’re eligible for, regardless of their parent’s immigration status.

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in anticipation of oral arguments for United States v. Texas, the Supreme Court case challenging President Obama’s immigration executive actions to extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and implement the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) program:

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement as House Republican leadership calls for a vote on House Resolution 639, a resolution authorizing Speaker Paul Ryan to file an amicus brief on behalf of the House of Representatives in United States v. Texas, the Supreme Court case that challenges President Obama’s immigration executive actions: