Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement marking the passing of former Speaker of the House, Jim Wright:
"With Speaker Jim Wright's passing, America has lost one of its most distinguished and dedicated public servants, I have lost a great friend and mentor, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has lost a tireless advocate whose impact in the region has been broad and deep. From transportation and flood control to aviation and economic prosperity, Speaker Wright was a tremendous champion for North Texas.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2016:
WASHINGTON, DC - El Congresista Marc Veasey (TX-33) está decidido a que la vida saludable es alcanzable para todos los americanos, empoderándoles para aumentar su actividad física y mejorar su nutrición que llevan a vidas robustas. Por tercer año consecutivo, el Congresista Veasey ha introducido una resolución para designar el mes de mayo como el "Mes de la salud y el fitness."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) is dedicated to making healthy living attainable for all Americans, empowering them to increase their physical activity and to improve their nutrition to lead robust lives. For the third year in a row, Congressman Veasey introduced a resolution to designate the month of May as "Health and Fitness Month."
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting against the FY 2016 Republican Budget Conference Plan, S. Con. Res. 11:
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 2029, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016:
Washington, D.C. —El Congresista Veasey, TX-33, miembro de la Comisión de la Cámara para Servicios armados (HASC en sus siglas en inglés), ofreció cinco enmiendas que fueron aprobadas durante el Remarque de la ley de autorización de defensa nacional para el año fiscal 2016.
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), offered five amendments that passed during markup of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2016. Notably, Veasey's amendment to evaluate how recent Executive Actions regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program and prosecutorial discretion for undocumented immigrants currently residing in the U.S.
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), offered five amendments that passed during markup of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2016. Notably, Veasey's amendment to evaluate how recent Executive Actions regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program and prosecutorial discretion for undocumented immigrants currently residing in the U.S. impacts our nation's military readiness if these individuals are made eligible for enlistment, passed by an overwhelming bipartisan vote.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX –El lunes, 27 de abril, el Congresista Marc Veasey nombró a Paola Rivera, estudiante de Segundo año en la Academia de bellas artes de Grand Prairie, estudiante ganadora de la competición de arte del Congreso por el Distrito 33º. La obra ganadora de Rivera, "Marco," será colgada para su exposición en los pasillos del Capitolio de los Estados Unidos durante un año.