Press Releases
Fort Worth, Texas – On Thursday, February 23, 2017, Congressman Marc Veasey will clock-in with Kemp & Sons General Services, a black-owned business in Fort Worth, Texas, for his February ‘Marc Means Business' work day. During the morning shift, Veasey will roll-up his sleeves to assist with general cleaning at the Veterans Outpatient Clinic located at 2201 SE Loop 820 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will hold a panel discussion in observation of Black History Month entitled, "Closing the Gap: African Americans in Energy." The panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities for African Americans in the energy sector. Additionally, the discussion seeks to educate Members, staffers, stakeholders and students pursuing STEM degrees or jobs in the energy industry, examine current energy policy issues and offer an outlook for the 115th Congress.
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after President Trump announced Tenth Circuit Judge Neil Gorsuch as his Supreme Court nominee to serve as the next Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court:
Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in response to President Trump's executive action to suspend refugee entry from seven Muslim-majority countries for 120 days and the resulting detention of immigrants at DFW Airport:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis ordered a cost-cutting review of the F-35 strike fighter jet:
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after President Trump signed two executive orders that instruct the Department of Homeland Security to begin constructing a wall along the southern border of the United States and mandate local law enforcement officials to carry out federal immigration responsibilities:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement after President Trump made baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2016 general election:
"When the President of the United States falsely claims that the elections are ‘rigged' and ‘voter fraud occurred by the millions' but then fails to be responsible and produce an ounce of evidence to prove his claims, he undermines the basic faith Americans have in our democratic system.
Washington, D.C. – As Senate Democrats requested a delay on the confirmation vote for President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, and 49 House Democrats delivered a letter to Majority Leader McConnell, Minority Leader Schumer, Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley and Senate Judiciary Ranking Member Diane Feinstein urging members of the Senate to deny Senator Jeff Sessions the position of U.S. Attorney General based on his past failures to protect vulnerable populations.
Washington, D.C. – This Saturday, January 28, 2017, Congressman Marc Veasey, with Special Guests Congresswoman Linda Sánchez and Consul General of Mexico Francisco de la Torre, and expert panelists will meet with the immigrant community to discuss the uncertain days ahead under the Trump Administration.
Washington, D.C. — Este sábado el 28 de enero, Congresista Marc Veasey, con invitado especiales, Congresista Linda Sánchez y el Cónsul General de México Francisco de la Torre, y expertos se reunirá con la comunidad inmigrante para discutir el futuro incierto bajo la administración de Presidente Trump.