Press Releases
Dallas, TX – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, honored nine talented Townview School of Business and Management students during the annual Congressional App Challenge reception at El Centro Community College in Dallas, TX. Raymond Hernandez, Cesar Escobedo and Lisette Benavides composed the winning “Dark Matter” team that created the innovative app, “Accountability Tracker”. The app was developed to help other students establish and track personal and professional goals. The winning app will be displayed in a U.S. Capitol exhibit for a year.
Dallas, TX – Yesterday, Congressman Veasey left his suit and tie behind to join the furniture assembly team at Gulfstream Aerospace’s Dallas Love-Field service site. During his workday, Veasey sanded wood for conference tables, assembled furniture, and learned firsthand about the business aviation industry.
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its decision to review President Obama’s immigration executive actions to extend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and implement Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) programs:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after President Obama delivered his final State of the Union Address:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey welcomed Gloria Fuentes, owner and founder of Gloria’s Restaurant, to the nation’s capital to join him as his 2016 State of the Union guest.
***Media Availability Tuesday, January 12, 2016***
Washington, D.C. – Members of the press are invited to join Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, and Gloria Fuentes, a CD33 business owner, as they share their thoughts on how Congress can support small business owners and job growth in the DFW Metroplex.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after President Obama announced a series of executive orders to expand background checks on gun purchases:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement after the submission of the bicameral Amicus Brief in support of women health care providers in the Supreme Court review of Texas' anti-choice abortion laws:
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement reviewing his key legislative accomplishments since being sworn into office in 2013 and work he has done on behalf of the residents in the 33rd Congressional District:
"As 2015 draws to a close, I would like to take some time to reflect on some of the key legislative goals we have accomplished for the 33rd Congressional District since 2013.
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, led the Texas Democratic Delegation letter to Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services' (CMS) Acting Administrator Andrew Slavitt urging the agency to intervene and protect Medicaid beneficiaries' ability to receive care from Planned Parenthood centers in Texas. Recently, Governor Abbott's administration announced their intention to ban Planned Parenthood from participating in the state's Medicaid program.