Press Releases

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. - 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.

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:

Washington, D.C. – Today Rep.Veasey voted to pass the historic Natural Resources Management Act, a bipartisan conservation and public lands package that includes permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democrats voted on House Resolution 8 to pass universal background checks. Rep. Veasey, Whip for the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, supported the measure and issued the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Veasey announced today that he been appointed to serve as an Assistant Whip for the 116th Congress.

"I look forward to serving with Majority Whip Jim Clyburn as an Assistant Whip in the Democratic majority in the 116th Congress," said Congressman Veasey. "I'm honored to support Whip Clyburn in his duties to bring together the most diverse Democratic Caucus in history, to fight for our Democratic ideals, and to advance legislation for the good of all Americans."