Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) of the Energy and Commerce Committee joined his colleagues of the full Committee to advance eight bipartisan pieces of legislation to ensure our nation's health care is both affordable and accessible.
The package of bills included legislation to reauthorize public health and Medicare programs, improve drug pricing transparency and protect patients from surprise medical bills. Representative Veasey released the following statement after the passage by the full Committee:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed H.R. 2088, a bill introduced by Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-09) and Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) earlier this year, to reauthorize and increase funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG). This legislation provides the EECBG program with $3.5 billion annually for the next five years to provide states, local governments, and Indian tribes assistance to reduce fossil fuel emissions and conserve energy.
Washington D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement on the passing of businessman, philanthropist, and TexanRoss Perot:
"Ross Perot will be missed across our community. Throughout his life, as a veteran, businessman, and philanthropist, he always gave back to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and our nation. His example will inspire and his memory will endure."
WASHINGTON, DC – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday heard oral arguments in the Texas v. United States lawsuit—the latest effort by Republicans to strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions as well as every last benefit and protection provided by the Affordable Care Act. Rep. Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement in firm opposition to the latest assault on affordable, accessible health care:
Washington, D.C. – Last week, Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33), spearheaded the introduction of the Fossil Energy Research and Development Act of 2019 (H.R. 3607) with Representatives David Schweikert (AZ-06), Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Conor Lamb (PA-17). The bill continues to reauthorize research activities in the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and set priorities for the next generation of clean energy technologies that will help the energy industry continue to flourish in our country.
Fort Worth, Texas — Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement after his recent visit to investigate the deplorable conditions of several facilities used to detain immigrants along the Southern Border:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2740, a crucial piece of a comprehensive appropriations package that will fund America's defense and military operations for the 2020 Fiscal Year. Today's package includes an amendment introduced by Congressman Veasey that guarantees an additional $9 million dollars to modernize and increase the effectiveness of the United States Army's future helicopter fleet.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) led a letter with Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the establishment of provider type designation for local and regional health departments within the Texas managed care environment.
Washington, D.C. – Rep.Veasey (TX-33) and Rep. Stauber (MN-08) introduced H.R. 2344, the bipartisan Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2019, which will remove the financial burdens small businesses face, and shift financial accountability to federal agencies for extra work ordered. H.R. 2344 will also hold federal agencies responsible for the financial burdens incurred from change orders on small construction contracts.
Fort Worth, TX - Rep. Veasey joined high school students from I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and Visual Performing Arts for a tour of the Amazon fulfillment center in Fort Worth to discuss STEM career opportunities, learn about automation, and hear how investments in higher education can lead to a career path at companies like Amazon.