Press Releases
Washington, D.C.- After being appointed to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Rep. Veasey (D-TX) is proud to announce he will be serving on the following subcommittees for the 116th Congress:
Communications and Technology
Consumer Protection and Commerce
Energy
For more information on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, click here.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Veasey highlighted government data showing that at least 29,282 of Texas' federal employees are being forced to live in uncertainty and fear without a paycheck. That's the third highest number of federal workers in a state nationwide.
Letter Urges Trump to Re-open the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Conjunction with the House Vote
Washington, D.C.- Rep. Veasey (D-TX) is proud to announce his new appointment to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 116th Congress. Congressman Veasey released the following statement on the new placement:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Veasey joined House Democrats to take action to protect Texans' health care by passing a resolution that authorizes Congress to intervene in the Texas v. U.S. lawsuit, which seeks to strike down the entirety of the Affordable Care Act and its life-saving protections, including the more than 11 million Texans with pre-existing conditions.
Washington, D.C.- Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33), will be sworn into the 116th Congress on Thursday afternoon, January 3rd, by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Speaker Pelosi will conduct an individual ceremonial swearing-in ceremony for Rep. Veasey following the en masse oath of office on the Floor of the House of Representatives.
Young girl's tragic death "raises significant questions about the leadership at DHS and CBP's ability to appropriately respond to the humanitarian crisis happening at our southern borders and the agency's ability to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future."
"Today the world lost a leader and a countryman. George H. W. Bush personified all the traits of a Texan - willing to work together, show restraint when necessary, make tough decisions for the betterment of all Americans, and demonstrate deep loyalty to country. We honor his memory and his family through their time of mourning and celebration of life."
DFW job seekers to meet face-to face with major state and national employers like Bell Helicopter, Southwest Airlines, AT&T, and various State and local offices.
Washington, D.C. – On November 28th, Congressman Veasey will introduce the Diverse Small Businesses Empowerment Act to permanently cut the upfront Small Business Administration (SBA) loan fees and eliminate economic barriers institutionally faced by women, minorities and veteran small business owners. Additionally, this bill will provide targeted economic growth to a diverse group of American entrepreneurs and break down barriers that inhibit progress for minority-owned small businesses.