Press Releases
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.
Washington, DC — Fort Worth Independent School District and The Congressional Award Foundation strengthened their commitment to student leaders by launching a new effort to grow tomorrow's leaders, today.
The two organizations announced today a regional collaboration, which will address the need to prepare tomorrow's workforce with tangible skills and attributes necessary to excel in a classroom setting and beyond.
Congressman Veasey released the following statement responding to the fire in southeast Fort Worth caused after several Union Pacific railroad cars derailed early Wednesday morning:
Dallas, TX, - Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement on the redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Notario Victim Relief Act to give immigrants an opportunity to seek legal asylum status, permanent residency or protected temporary stay after falling victim to fraudulent legal representation. For many immigrants, false legal representation could mean a denial of temporary protective status or a deportation order.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee heard testimony on H.R. 2088, a bill introduced by Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-09) and Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33), to reauthorize and increase funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG).
Today Congressman Veasey issued the following statement on becoming a founding Member of the Congressional Black Maternal Health Caucus:
"Nationally, black infant mortality is more than twice as high as white infant mortality," said Rep. Veasey. "As a world leader in medical advancements, it is unconscionable that this country still has the highest maternal and infant mortality in the developed world that is disproportionately affecting black women.