Press Releases

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Veasey introduced H.R. 5444, The14^th Amendment Protection Act, that would prohibit discrimination against U.S. citizen children with undocumented parents and bar local, state and federal governments from denying them access to documents and resources they’re eligible for, regardless of their parent’s immigration status.

Fort Worth, Texas – On Monday, June 6, 2016, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will lead a FREE Voting Rights Forum with Congresswoman Terri Sewell, AL-7, Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, NM-1, and expert panelists, to discuss the current state of voting rights, learn about efforts to protect the right to vote, and discuss the importance of civic engagement in our communities. The forum will take place at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School located at 5700 Ramey Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM.

Dallas, TX – On Friday, May 27, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will lend a hand at Oak Cliff’s local boutique, Veronica’s Designs, as part of his monthly “Marc Means Business” initiative. Veasey will spend the morning assisting Juana Sanchez, owner, as they prep for a local family’s quinceañera that evening and learning more about the special customs and traditions that surround the Latin American celebration.

Washington, D.C. ― As we draw closer to the 2016 presidential and general elections, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, AL-7, and Congressman Bobby Scott, VA-3, co-chaired and launched the first ever Congressional Voting Rights Caucus to address the immediate need to overcome the barriers our communities face when exercising their right to vote.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, introduced H.R. 5304, the Health Expansion Loss Prevention (HELP) Veterans Act to extend the six months of healthcare and dental coverage provided to our service members released from active duty under the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) to one full year of coverage.

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, May 24, 2016, Rep. Veasey will lead a press conference to launch the first ever Congressional Voting Rights Caucus. Three years after the Supreme Court dismantled key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus is answering the call to protect and restore the right to vote for every U.S. citizen.

Washington, D.C. —Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Service Committee (HASC), released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, a bill that passed with a 277-147 vote:

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.