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Fort Worth, TX – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, donned a white lab coat at the Fort Worth-based global headquarters of Alcon, where he joined the assembly line to produce surgical packs for ophthalmologists worldwide and prepared eye care products for global distribution. Under the guidance of supervisors Patrick Collier and Heath Dial, Rep. Veasey learned firsthand the hard work and attention to detail necessary to produce quality American made eye care products for international distribution.
The delegation will then travel to Ukraine to meet with leaders in Kiev to discuss political and economic reforms. In addition to DeLauro and Pelosi, the group includes: Reps. Anna Eshoo of California, Chellie Pingree of Maine, Cedric Richmond of Louisiana, David Cicilline of Rhode Island and Marc Veasey of Texas.
A fair salary can mean the difference between poverty & economic security for a family #BlackWomenEqualPay – @RepVeasey
Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, representing the 33rd Congressional District:
WASHINGTON — Texas GOP Rep. Michael Burgess and Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey don't usually vote the same way.
But the conservative Republican and liberal Democrat from North Texas were aligned this week as they both voted against a trade bill they oppose for very different reasons.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 2578, the FY 2016 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill, which would fail to protect the safety and security of hardworking American families:
Dallas, Texas— Earlier today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, rolled up his sleeves alongside Justin Murillo, employee for Dallas Parks and Recreation, cleaning up Oak Cliff parks after the Dallas area received a whopping seven inches of rain last night. As part of his ‘Marc Means Business' initiative, Veasey spent the day aiding in debris removal from Kiest Memorial Garden, performing graffiti sweeps at Kidd Springs Park, and taping off fallen trees for disposal at Lake Cliff Park.