Press Releases
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."
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.
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.
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.
Washington, D.C – Rep. Veasey introduced a resolution to commemorate the month of May as "Health and Fitness Month." Today marks the sixth year in a row Congressman Veasey has demonstrated his commitment to empowering all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition.
Washington,D.C.- The Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, Representatives Marc Veasey (D-TX), Nita Lowey (D-NY), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Kay Granger (R-TX), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Randy Weber (R-TX), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), issued the following statement on the tragic shooting in a synagogue in Poway, California:
Dallas, TX – On April 23rd, Rep.Veasey joined the New Democrats Infrastructure Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Stacey Plaskett and Dallas Rep. Colin Allred for a meeting with North Texas business leaders to discuss solutions to repair and modernize our nation's infrastructure.
Dallas, TX- On Thursday, April 18th, Congressman Marc Veasey got behind the wheel as an Uber driver in the DFW Metroplex as part of his Marc Means Business initiative. During his 4-hour shift, he enjoyed conversations with North Texas residents, while driving them safely to their destinations. At the end of his shift, he earned a five-star Uber rating.