Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congressmen Marc Veasey (D-TX-33) and Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-13)announced the formation of the Blue Collar Caucus to focus Congressional efforts on alleviating the economic anxiety felt by working class Americans that was so pronounced in the 2016 election, and re-engage Democratic efforts to reach these voters.
IRVING, TX – On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, Congressman Marc Veasey will join the team of Joe’s Coffee Shop for his November “Marc Means Business” work day. As part of his work day, Veasey will roll-up his sleeves and assist the local Irving eatery as they prepare all of the Thanksgiving holiday pie orders, greet and serve customers, bus tables, and learn how the 46 year old small business continues to thrive.
Washington, D.C. – As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday we must remember the many Americans who live with limited access to affordable and nutritious food. That is why Congressman Marc Veasey introduced H.R. 6343, the Farmers Markets for Food Deserts Act,to ensure that families living in food deserts have reliable access to fresh and nutritious foods year-round.
Washington, D.C. –Today, Congressman Marc Veasey introduced H.R. 6329, The Promise of Citizenship Act, that will make naturalized U.S. citizenship more affordable for green card holders. This legislationwill reduce the out of pocket costs of successfully applying for U.S. citizenship by providing a $500 refundable tax credit for newly naturalized citizens.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey introduced H.R. 6320, the Give Veterans Home Loan Choices Act, to ensure our nation’s veterans are provided all the loan options available to them so that they can make a well-informed decision when selecting a home loan for their families.
Fort Worth/Dallas, TX –On Friday, November 18, 2016, Congressman Marc Veasey will host his FREE Annual Job Fair from 8:30 AM to noon at Mountain View College Gymnasium located at 4849 W. Illinois Avenue in Dallas, Texas.
Dallas, TX – On Thursday, November 10, 2016, Congressman Veasey will award three local veterans for their service during World War I and the Vietnam War.
Congressman Veasey will present Mr. George Padilla with four different medals that he earned during his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Padilla served in Korea from 1967 – 1970 during the Vietnam War where he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Marksman Badge & Rifle Bar, and the Korea Defense Service Medal.
Fort Worth, Texas – On Thursday, November 10, Congressman Marc Veasey will honor three local veterans with the Congressional Veteran Commendation at his annual Veterans Town Hall from 5-7 PM at American Legion Post 838 in Fort Worth. Recipients of the award include: Mr. Miguel Angel Buendia, Mr. Steven Nickolas Gonzalez, and Mr. Jason Simmons.
Washington, D.C. —In an effort to promote community engagement, develop student leadership and engage our youth in issues affecting the DFW Metroplex, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, announced the names of the 34 students who would participate in his inaugural Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for the 33rd Congressional District.
The inaugural council is made up of 34 exemplary students from 13 different schools. It brings together students with exceptional academic records and diverse extracurricular activities.
Washington, D.C. — On September 28, 2016, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, introduced H.R. 6215, the Medicaid Gap Relief Act, to automatically exempt families under the federal poverty level from paying a tax penalty for failure to have qualifying health coverage. As of 2016, 19 states have blocked Medicaid expansion that would benefit millions of low-income families in their quest to undermine the President’s signature achievement.