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Fort Worth, TX — Congressman Veasey released the following statement in regards the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) announced takeover of the Fort Worth Independent School District (Fort Worth ISD): 

"Let’s be clear: this takeover has nothing to do with improving the lives of low-income, children in Fort Worth ISD. This hostile takeover is about one thing: paving the way for underperforming charter schools and private school vouchers to dominate public education in Fort Worth.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Veasey has released the following statement on the 2nd anniversary of the October 7th Attacks: 

Washington, D.C. – On October 1, 2025, the federal government shut down after Republicans blocked a resolution to extend the Affordable Care Act’s Premium Tax Credit. Without the extension, millions of Americans will see their premiums skyrocket, with some families facing thousands of dollars in monthly healthcare costs. Congressman Veasey released the following statement:

Important Government Shutdown Information

On Wednesday, October 1, the Federal Government “shutdown.”   

This is because Republicans have not agreed to extend the ACA's Premium Tax Credit. A brief explanation is below:

The Affordable Care Act’s Premium Tax Credit was created under Obamacare, and expanded after COVID under President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act. 

WASHINGTON, DC –  Congressman Veasey (TX-33), Congresswoman Crockett (TX-30), Congresswoman Johnson (TX-32), Congresswoman Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Escobar (TX-16), Congressman Doggett (TX-37), Congressman  Casar (TX-35), Congressman Gonzalez (TX-34), Congresswoman Garcia (TX-29), and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the shooting at an ICE processing facility in Dallas, TX: 

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Veasey (TX-33), releases the following statement on the horrific shooting that has left two dead at a Dallas ICE processing center: 

Washington, D.C. –Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Rep.Brittany Pettersen (CO-7), along with 103 House Democrats, introduced a resolution today calling on Congress to condemn all forms of political violence and to reject forms of rhetoric that demonizes political opponents regardless of political ideology. The lawmakers’ call to action comes following the alarming increase of violent and fatal political attacks, including the recent assassination of political figure Charlie Kirk.

Washington, D.C.– Congressman Veasey (TX-33) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), announced on National Voter Registration Day that they are introducing legislation to make September “National Voting Rights Month.” Considering recent concerns over voting rights, awareness, and suppression, Rep. Veasey and Senator Wyden have released the following statement: