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May 14, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Veasey Joins Immigration Reform Leaders in Miami.

Yesterday, Congressman Marc Veasey joined several congressional leaders for an immigration reform forum in Miami, Florida.  The event, hosted by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, brought together congressional leaders on the front-line of immigration reform including, Congressman Luis Gutierrez, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, and Congressman Marc Veasey. 

May 8, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Ted Cruz filed five amendments to the immigration reform legislation currently before the Senate Judiciary Committee.  One of the amendments would ensure that the 11 million undocumented immigrants are not given a pathway to citizenship.  Congressman Marc Veasey released the following the statement in response to Senator Ted Cruz’s amendments:

Apr 17, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement following the unveiling of the comprehensive immigration reform plan by the Senate working group:

Apr 10, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wednesday, April 10, Congressman Marc Veasey and Douglas Interiano from Proyecto Inmigrante in Dallas-Fort Worth met to discuss the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform.  As thousands of people march on our nation’s capital, Congressman Veasey and Douglas Interiano reiterated their commitment to making comprehensive immigration reform a reality.

Mar 9, 2013 Press Release

 

Immigration Roundtable

Dallas, TX – (Friday, March 8, 2013) - Congressman Marc Veasey and Congressman Luis Gutierrez held an immigration roundtable at Mountain View College.  The roundtable discussion focused on the need to implement comprehensive immigration reform and included elected officials and community leaders from across the Metroplex.

Feb 27, 2013 Press Release

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.