Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Veasey, the founder and co-chair of the Voting Rights Caucus, hosted a voting rights panel discussion on five persistent Republican voter suppression tactics. The conversation included Rep. Marc Veasey, Rep. John Sarbanes, and leading national voting rights organizations. The panel discussion, moderated by Congressman John Lewis' policy advisor, Andrew Aydin, addressed voter suppression tactics, such as: voter purges, blocking automatic voter registration, voter intimidation, outdated voter infrastructure, and restrictive voter ID laws.
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, April 4th, Rep. Veasey will host a Voting Rights panel discussion on persistent voter suppression tactics in America. The conversation will include Rep. Terri Sewell, Rep. John Sarbanes, and leading national voting rights organizations. Rep. Veasey will lead the conversation on addressing Republican voter suppression tactics that target communities of color, seniors, and people with disabilities. This event is free and open to the public.
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Veasey announced that Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control was awarded a $1.13B defense contract from the U.S. Army to manufacture Lot 14 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and associated equipment in Grand Prairie, TX.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Veasey voted to pass H.R. 7, the landmark Paycheck Fairness Act, to take a dramatic step forward to ensure that America's women receive equal pay for equal work. This legislation strengthens and closes loopholes in the 1963 Equal Pay Act to secure justice for working women in Texas and across the country.
Dallas, TX- On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, VA North Texas invites all Vietnam War Veterans in North Texas to come and have their portrait taken. Veterans will also receive Vietnam Service pins in recognition of their service to our nation.
This event will be held by VA North Texas Health Care System in partnership with Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
What:
VA North Texas hosts Veterans' Portrait Event
Time and Location:
Dallas VA Medical Center,
March 29th, 11:00AM-1:00PM CT
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Veasey, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, introduced the Postage Free Ballot Act. This bill will be a part of H.R.1. It provides funding to the United States Postal Service to cover postage for mail-in ballots in federal and local elections. This will allow voters to mail in their ballots for free.
Congressman Marc Veasey, the current President of the Texas State Society, released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Ralph Hall:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) and Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) introduced a House Resolution recognizing the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program as a critical component of America's national security. With 40 original cosponsors, this bipartisan resolution reaffirms the F-35's vital role for maintaining air superiority to preserve global security and stability.
Fort Worth, TX- Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) welcomed Speaker Pelosi to the Young Women's Leadership Academy in Fort Worth, as they took part in a discussion led by YWLA principal Tamara Albury, to highlight the school's success in inspiring and nurturing young diverse female leaders within the community. With a focus on empowering young women in math, science, and technology, the school prepares students with the academic and leadership skills they need to distinguish themselves as they aim to pursue higher education and careers in STEM fields.
Washington, D.C.- Representatives Nita Lowey (D-NY), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Kay Granger (R-TX), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Randy Weber (R-TX), Marc Veasey (D-TX), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) re-launched the Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism in the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress.
As the Co-Chairs of the Task Force, the Members of Congress issued the following joint statement: