Press Releases

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 2353, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, which would provide a short-term extension for our federal highway and transit funding programs:

"Today I voted in favor of passing the H.R. 2353, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015 in order to provide a short-term funding extension before funding expires on May 31.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016:

Washington, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting against the partisan H.R. 36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act:

Washington, D.C. – This week, as the National Defense Authorization Act goes to the House floor for consideration, U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, and U.S. Congressman Ruben Gallego, AZ-7, will host a press conference to discuss their DREAMer amendments that both passed out of the House Armed Services Committee by a bipartisan vote.

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."