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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting in favor of S. 1177, Every Student Succeeds Act:
"Today's landmark legislation is a major step forward in providing a quality education to every student no matter their background. While the agreement is not perfect, I am confident that schools across the DFW Metroplex will benefit from the flexibility provided to local school districts and the increased funds to identify and address the needs of vulnerable students."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), addressed his House colleagues to share his constituents' thoughts and concerns regarding the American SAFE Act. Veasey is committed to supporting Syrian refugees and refugee resettlement while balancing the nation's evolving national security needs.
High Court Won't Hear Fee Dispute In Texas Redistricting Case
“The order upholds a Fifth Circuit panel decision from March, finding that Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, former Texas state senator Wendy Davis and others who challenged state redistricting legislation passed in 2011 are not entitled to attorneys’ fees because they only secured what amounted to a preliminary injunction and did not prevail in the case.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday:
"Today, we gather with family and friends to celebrate the American tradition of giving thanks and reflect on the blessings of the past year. As we join together at our Thanksgiving tables, we remember those who may be less fortunate and recommit ourselves to working on their behalf. It is an honor to represent the 33rd Congressional District and I wish a happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the DFW Metroplex."
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015, a bill that would not end the current refugee resettlement program, but requires the directors of federal agencies to now certify the vetting process:
"Since yesterday's vote, there has been misunderstanding about the content of the American SAFE Act and what it means for America's position as the leader of democracy and human rights in the world.
Rep. Marc Veasey recently honored two veterans who served in Asian wars. At his Fort Worth office, Veasey presented Delton Dale Parker of Fort Worth with medals he earned with the Navy from 1952 to 1955 during the Korean War. Parker received the Navy Good Conduct Medal, China Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars, the United Nations Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of H.R. 4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015:
Fort Worth/Dallas, TX –This Friday, November 20, 2015 Congressman Marc Veasey will host his FREE Annual Job Fair from 8:30 AM to noon at the Forest Hill Civic & Convention Center located at 6901 Wichita Street in Forest Hill, Texas.
Not long after Abbott's announcement, other Texas politicians voiced their support.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, said it's important to remember that the people fleeing Syria "are forced to abandon their homes due to the extreme violence perpetrated by ISIS, the very same group responsible for the attacks in Paris."
The city rebounded in the next BRAC round in 1993 when Rep. Pete Geren of Fort Worth and other civic leaders secured the creation of Naval Air Station Fort Worth, replacing Carswell with a joint reserve base that now has 40 tenant commands from multiple services. Navy Capt. Michael J. Steffen took over on Aug. 14 as the installation's 11th commander.