Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Veasey announced that, beginning yesterday, thousands of Texans will have access to affordable, quality health insurance as new online Health Insurance Marketplaces open in every state, under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
“Despite the GOP shutdown, this week, Health Insurance Marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act are now open nationwide. This health care law will allow my constituents looking for coverage to purchase affordable, quality health insurance through the new online Marketplace,” Rep. Veasey said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, Congressman Veasey announced that Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth was awarded two defense contracts that will keep 41 thousand people, in the state of Texas, working on the production of 71 F-35 Lightning II aircrafts for the Department of Defense.
The Department of Defense formally announced, on Friday, that the next two Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contracts, six and seven, of the Joint Strike Fighter program have been approved. The contracts are worth a combined $7.8 billion, much of which will be invested in the DFW area economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33 released the following statement in response to a new report by the Department of Health and Human Services that consumers in 36 states, including Texas, will see increased competition and lower than expected premiums in the Health Insurance Marketplaces:
FORT WORTH, TX -Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) issued the following statement regarding Fort Worth-based Bell Helicopter’s announcement, on Monday, that it is laying off 290 hourly workers companywide due to federal spending cuts called the sequester.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement today after the House voted 230 to 189 to pass the Republican Continuing Resolution:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) made the following statement US Airways-American Airlines merger press conference and rally which takes place in Washington today at 12:00 p.m.:
"American Airlines and US Airways joining together to form the new American is critical for the viability of both air carriers and a benefit to air passengers and the thousands of employees of both of these companies. Finalizing this deal means job security for over 24,000 Texans.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) released this statement following today’s Navy Yard shooting:
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic shootings in Washington, D.C. this morning, just blocks from the Capitol in the Navy Yard. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. Let us keep them and our brave first responders in our thoughts and prayers as the search for suspects continues and facts become known about the sad events of this morning.”
Release Date: Monday, September 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following video in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month which is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. Below are a transcript and a link to the video.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement regarding the House vote on H.R. 2775 “No Subsidies Without Verification Act”
“Today, instead of bringing up a jobs bill, House Republicans are holding the 41st Vote to undermine and repeal the Affordable Care Act.
H.R. 2775, known as the “No Subsidies Without Verification Act,” would delay millions getting coverage, placing unworkable requirements on HHS that it has no resources to perform and which are outside its role.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Texas Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) issued the following statement in observance of the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: