Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, Co-Chair of the Blue Collar Caucus, released the following statement after the House voted to reauthorize H.R. 2353, The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act:
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX), member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) and 21 other original co-sponsors, in introducing the Fostering Unity Against Russian Aggression Act of 2017.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after cosponsoring H.R. 2732, the North Korea Travel Control Act, which would require the Treasury Department to issue regulations requiring a license for transactions related to travel to, from, and within North Korea by American citizens:
Washington, D.C. - "This is a sad day for all of us. It is horrifying to think that someone would target Members of Congress as they were practicing for a charity baseball game aimed at fostering a spirit of bipartisanship and sportsmanship. My thoughts and prayers remain with Congressman Scalise, the injured Congressional staffers, the Capitol Police, and first responders who sprang into action to protect all those affected."
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Legislation from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) is gaining new momentum as a record 80 U.S. Representatives back the America Votes Act. The legislation aims to protect citizens who face disenfranchisement in more than 30 states because of voter identification laws.
Washington, D.C. – As part of an effort to increase efficient natural gas production and reduce environmental harm, Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), introduced bipartisan legislation to spur innovation in methane leak detection and mitigation technologies.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey reintroduced H.R. 2777, the Veteran Home Loan Choices Act, to ensure our nation's veterans are provided all the loan options available to them. The legislation will ensure that veterans can make a well informed decision when selecting a home loan for their families.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office reported that 23 million people in the U.S. would be without insurance by 2026 if the House Republicans' amended health care replacement is enacted:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, Co-Chair of the Blue Collar Caucus and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2018:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that North Carolina had engaged in unconstitutional gerrymandering: