Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wednesday, February 27, Congressman Marc Veasey delivered the following remarks in support of the Voting Rights Act, Section 5. Preceding oral arguments for Shelby County v. Holder, Rep. Veasey participated in a rally outside the Supreme Court and was joined by other Members of Congress, community leaders and activists.
Remarks as prepared for delivery:
“Good morning. I’m Congressman Marc Veasey, representing Texas’ 33rd Congressional District.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement following the American Airlines-U.S. Airways merger:
“I applaud today’s merger announcement. American Airlines is a key Metroplex employer and the American Airlines-U.S. Airways merger means both companies will continue employing people in Dallas and Fort Worth. This was a deal that both management and labor worked on, and it’s a win for everyone involved.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Wednesday, February 13, Congressman Marc Veasey attended LULAC's 16th Annual Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. Congressman Veasey has a strong legacy of advancing the priorities of Latino families. Earlier this week, Congressman Veasey invited DREAMer Julieta Garibay to the President's State of the Union Address. The Congressman is also an original co-sponsor of the DREAM Act and the Reuniting Families Act in the 113th Congress.
Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement thanking LULAC for their service:
FORT WORTH, TX– Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement, following tonight’s State of the Union Address by President Barack Obama:
“Tonight, President Obama presented his vision for leading our country forward. The President outlined his plan for building a strong middle class and a strong America. He outlined priorities important to working families in my district and across the country.
FORT WORTH, TX – El Congresista Marc Veasey ha invitado a Julieta Garibay al discurso a la nación del Presidente Obama este martes, 12 de febrero. Julieta tiene fuertes enlaces al distrito 33 de Texas y es una de las líderes más visibles del movimiento de los “soñadores.”
FORT WORTH, TX – Congressman Marc Veasey has invited Julieta Garibay to be his special guest at President Obama’s State of the Union Address tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12. Julieta has strong ties to Texas’ 33rdcongressional district and has been one of the most visible leaders in the DREAM Act movement.
FORT WORTH, TX – Congressman Veasey Selected to Key Subcommittees for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Today, Congressman Marc Veasey’s office announced his subcommittee assignments on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. In December, Congressman Veasey was named to the powerful House Armed Services Committee.
FORT WORTH, TX – Immigration Reform is a Top Priority for Congressman Veasey.
Following today’s immigration reform announcement by President Barack Obama in Las Vegas, Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement:
“I applaud the President for leading us in a monumental task that is long overdue. The 11 million undocumented immigrants can’t want another week, another month or another year. It’s time to step up and tackle this issue in a bipartisan manner.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Marc Veasey was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner January 3rd, 2013.