Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Shelby County v. Holder, which questioned the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act. In a 5-4 decision, the court left Section 5 of the VRA intact, maintaining the preclearance provisions. However, the Court struck down Section 4, which determines which jurisdictions will be required to seek preclearance under Section 5. As a result, Congress must now create the new formula for determining which jurisdictions will be covered under Section 5.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives voted against passage of H.R. 1947, known as the Farm Bill. Congressman Marc Veasey provided the following remarks following the defeat of the legislation:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score of the Senate’s bipartisan immigration reform bill, Congressman Veasey is confident that the comprehensive immigration reform will boost the economy in the 33rd Congressional District.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX– As the Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates its 50th National Small Business Week, Congressman Marc Veasey invites constituents of the 33rd District to participate in the June 18th SBA event in Arlington, TX to help promote their small business.
IRVING, TX– Irving Public Library is one of 77 national recipients to receive funding from the NEA “Big Read” initiative.
Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) announced the awarding of a $16,000 grant to the Irving Public Library through the Big Read initiative. The Big Read, by the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), is an initiative designed to boost reading programs across the nation.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX– Women in Congressional District 33 Still Earn Only 85 Cents for Every Dollar Earned by Men.
Congressman Marc Veasey announced that the nation would mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy signing the Equal Pay Act into law on June 10.
“When President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act of 1963 into law, it meant that women would enter the labor force and find equality in their pay envelopes,’” Congressman Veasey stated. “However, 50 years after its enactment, we still find our nation plagued with wage disparities.”
WASHINGTON, D.C – Rep. Steve King’s Amendment Would Defund President’s Deferred Action Plan.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted this morning to pass an amendment by Representative Steve King (R-Iowa) that would defund the President’s Deferred Action Executive Order for DREAMers. Congressman Marc Veasey delivered the following Floor remarks in opposition to the amendment:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Veasey Fights to Keep Loan Interest Rates Down and Ensure College Accessibility.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – Congressman Continues Promoting Healthy Living in Honor of May is Health & Fitness Month.
Earlier this month, Congressman Marc Veasey introduced a congressional resolution, H.RES 195 that recognizes May as “Health and Fitness Month.” This legislation was the Congressman’s second bill introduced in Congress and encourages Americans to lead healthy lifestyles.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – Congressman Marc Veasey is partnering with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help constituents in Congressional District 33 learn what specific programs are available to help promote their small businesses.
Congressman Veasey will host a small business event at the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce on July 26, from 8:30-12:00pm. The event will feature Congressman Veasey, the SBA, procurement officers and certified small business leaders.