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Fort Worth, TX - Today, U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in regard to one judge's decision to place a temporary injunction on the Administration's implementation of Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA):
Bills and Hollie-Jawaid's first big break came in 2011 when then-State Rep. Marc Veasey of Fort Worth sponsored a resolution, which the Texas Legislature approved, acknowledging the atrocity.
"Racial tensions ran high in Slocum," Veasey said at the time. "It was an unfortunate occurrence that went unnoticed in Texas history for many years."
Feb. 23 South, as part of its Civic Engagement Week, will host U.S Rep. Marc Veasey who will discuss his role in the community and the importance of citizens communicating their needs and opinions to their elected representatives. Veasey will be available 11.30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the dining hall (SSTU 1114). For more, call student activities coordinator Stephanie Davenport at 817-515-4803.
Fort Worth, Texas—On Monday, February 16, 2015, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will be rolling up his sleeves and handling the President's Day crowd at Lawson's Cleaners. As part of his ‘Marc Means Business' workday, Congressman Veasey will be assisting customers with their garments and dry cleaning needs.
Washington, D.C.-As the House of Representatives considers final passage of the Keystone XL Pipeline, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, offered an amendment to ensure that the manufactured goods utilized to build the Keystone XL pipeline are made in America.
The language mirrors Senator Al Franken's amendment that would ensure "none of the iron, steel, or manufactured goods used in the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline and facilities approved by this section may be produced outside of the United States."
WASHINGTON — Black lawmakers from Texans met this afternoon with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, calling it a productive session.
"The president wants to make sure he has a good dialogue with the Congressional Black Caucus for the remaining two years of his presidency," Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, said after the 90-minute meeting. "We got to talk about some things that we agree with and disagree with."
The Stark Administrative Simplification Act, which Boustany introduced with his co-sponsors — Reps. Larry Bucshon (R-IN), Ron Kind (D-WI) and Marc Veasey (D-TX) — would limit the financial penalty that can be enforced on a hospital under the Stark Law, which governs physician self-referral for Medicare and Medicaid patients.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $7.63 million to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) in Dallas, Texas through the department's Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo).
Former President George H.W. Bush, former U.S. Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), and former Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives John Dingell (D-MI), all World War II veterans, are the Honorary Co-Chairs of the Arsenal of Democracy. U.S. House General Aviation Caucus Co-Chair, Representative Sam Graves (R-MO), andlong-time aviator U.S. Senator James M. Inhofe (R-OK) serve as co-chairs of the Honorary Congressional Committee.Other members of the Honorary Congressional Committee include Speaker John A. Boehner (R-OH), U.S.
Texas Democratic members mostly stayed out of the fray, although Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, responded to an inquiry from McClatchy that turned the issue back to health care.