Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, is devoted to ensuring that all Americans have the tools they need to lead healthier lives. That is why for the fourth year in a row, Rep. Veasey introduced H. Res 719 designating the month of May as “Health and Fitness Month,” to inspire increased physical fitness in communities nationwide and to help children and families adapt healthy choices into their everyday routines.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Service Committee (HASC), released the following statement after the completion of a 14 hour full committee mark-up for H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, that passed with a 60-2 vote:
Fort Worth, TX – On Friday, April 22, 2016, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, donned the staple QT red polo and worked with Quik Trip trainer, Emily Krueger, during a routine morning at the popular convenience store in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dallas, TX – On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Congressman Veasey honored Jose Resendiz, senior from Everman High School, as the winning artist to represent the Texas’ 33rd Congressional District in the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. Resendiz’ winning entry, “Rancho Alegre,” will be displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol for a year.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in anticipation of oral arguments for United States v. Texas, the Supreme Court case challenging President Obama’s immigration executive actions to extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and implement the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) program:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, TX-30, led 8 members of Texas’ Democratic Congressional Delegation in a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan and Congressional Appropriators urging support for emergency supplemental funding to combat the Zika virus. The Zika virus originated in Brazil in 2015 and presents an imminent public health threat to the rest of the Western hemisphere, especially for pregnant women in the affected regions.
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the Supreme Court affirmed in an 8-0 decision the constitutionality of counting total population for determining voting districts:
Arlington, TX – On Friday, April 1, 2016, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, hosted DFW Metroplex students at the Bob Duncan Center in Arlington for a day-long program aimed at preparing participants to attend college, enlist in the military, or join the workforce after graduating high school.
Arlington, TX – On Friday, April 1, 2016, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will host his FREE annual Teen Summit and Job Fair from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Bob Duncan Center located at 2800 S. Center Street in Arlington, Texas.
The annual event will offer students the opportunity to learn about a range of resources to prepare for higher education, apply for military service, or join the workforce after graduating high school.
Dallas, TX – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, traded his suit and tie for a pair of khakis and hard hat to work alongside Time Warner technician, Babafemi Adesina, to assist servicing homes throughout the DFW Metroplex. During his workday, Veasey participated in a shortened training before assisting Adesina with a cable and internet installation in a customer’s home in West Dallas.