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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wednesday, February 27, Congressman Marc Veasey delivered the following remarks in support of the Voting Rights Act, Section 5. Preceding oral arguments for Shelby County v. Holder, Rep. Veasey participated in a rally outside the Supreme Court and was joined by other Members of Congress, community leaders and activists.
Remarks as prepared for delivery:
“Good morning. I’m Congressman Marc Veasey, representing Texas’ 33rd Congressional District.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Wednesday, February 13, Congressman Marc Veasey attended LULAC's 16th Annual Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. Congressman Veasey has a strong legacy of advancing the priorities of Latino families. Earlier this week, Congressman Veasey invited DREAMer Julieta Garibay to the President's State of the Union Address. The Congressman is also an original co-sponsor of the DREAM Act and the Reuniting Families Act in the 113th Congress.
Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement thanking LULAC for their service:
FORT WORTH, TX – Congressman Marc Veasey has invited Julieta Garibay to be his special guest at President Obama’s State of the Union Address tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12. Julieta has strong ties to Texas’ 33rdcongressional district and has been one of the most visible leaders in the DREAM Act movement.
FORT WORTH, TX – Immigration Reform is a Top Priority for Congressman Veasey.
Following today’s immigration reform announcement by President Barack Obama in Las Vegas, Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement:
“I applaud the President for leading us in a monumental task that is long overdue. The 11 million undocumented immigrants can’t want another week, another month or another year. It’s time to step up and tackle this issue in a bipartisan manner.