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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, Congressman Veasey (TX-33) joined his colleagues to pass a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a National Defense Authorization Act that honors our values, strengthens our security and advances America's leadership in the world. The legislation authorizes $732 billion in discretionary spending for our national defense for FY 2021 and passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 335 to 78.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Representatives Marc Veasey (TX-33) and David B. McKinley, P.E., (W.Va.-1) introduced the Accelerating Carbon Capture and Extending Secure Storage through 45Q (ACCESS 45Q) Act. This bipartisan legislation extends the date for projects to begin construction to claim the 45Q tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration by ten years. It also provides a direct pay elective for the full value of the tax credit, which makes it more useful for project developers.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement after Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) was elected Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC):
"I want to congratulate my friend and colleague, Congressman Maloney, on being selected to lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee during this pivotal moment in history.
FORT WORTH, TX – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) of the Energy and Commerce Committee, applauded the city Fort Worth's recent announcement that four TX-33 neighborhoods will soon have access to free public internet in the next few months.
Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement after getting updated information from local leaders about damage sustained to local businesses and housing during Tuesday night's tornado in Arlington, Texas:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two Veasey-led bills to curb the nation's opioid epidemic.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) joined his colleagues to pass the America's Conservation Enhancement Act—legislation that authorizes more than $1 billion for federal wildlife and habitat conservation through fiscal 2025.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) joined his colleagues to pass an updated version of the Heroes Act—legislation that addresses the critical needs that have developed since the House passed an earlier iteration of the bill that protects the lives and livelihoods of the American people amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) of the Energy and Commerce Committee, joined his colleagues to pass the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act – a package of bipartisan bills to put our nation on the path to achieve a clean energy future that lifts up and protects all communities in our country. Today's legislative package includes several pieces of legislation Rep.
ASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Marc Veasey (TX-33), Shelia Jackson Lee (TX-18), and Barbara Lee (CA-13) along with local Fort Worth civil rights activist, Opal Lee, held a press conference urging Congress to pass the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act (H.R. 7232)—legislation that was introduced earlier this year.