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May 9, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in opposition to H.R.

May 8, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey voted against H.R. 1406, the Working Families Flexibility Act.   This misnamed Republican-led bill would effectively end the 40 hour work week and take away workers’ right to overtime pay by permitting employers the ability to substitute overtime pay with comp time.

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:

May 3, 2013 Press Release

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX– Congressman Introduces Congressional Resolution to Promote Healthy Living.

Congressman Marc Veasey has introduced a congressional resolution, H.R. RES 195 that recognizes May as “Health and Fitness Month.”  This legislation is the Congressman’s second bill introduced in Congress and encourages Americans to lead healthy lifestyles.

May 2, 2013 Press Release

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX– H.R.1816 and H.RES.195 Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

May 1, 2013 Press Release

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – Carlos Ramirez from Grand Prairie High School Named Winner for the Congressional Art Competition.

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Apr 29, 2013 Press Release

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX– Winning Student’s Artwork Will Be on Display in Nation’s Capitol.

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Apr 25, 2013 Press Release

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – Today, Thursday, April 25, Congressman Marc Veasey announced the formation of a judicial screening committee to highlight possible nominees to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.  With Judge Terry R. Means assuming a senior status role, the federal court will have a vacancy in the upcoming months.

Apr 18, 2013 Press Release

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX– Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement following last night’s explosion at the fertilizer plant in West, Texas:

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:

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