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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will join House Democrats in a press conference calling for substantive action to protect and restore voting rights ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Immediately following the press conference, Congressman Veasey will be available to discuss the latest developments on the Texas voter photo ID lawsuit.
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The late House Speaker Jim Wright, D-Fort Worth, was honored on the House floor last week with an hour-long tribute by several Democratic members.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 3009, "Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities" Act, which works to undermine local law enforcement departments nationwide:
"While I fully support keeping our communities safe, this piece of legislation undermines local law enforcement‘s ability to build trust in their communities and ensure public safety as part of their defined local and state responsibilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the Department of Education awarded $2.1 million in Student Support Services Grants to Dallas-Fort Worth colleges and universities:
Two Texas school districts are among the top 20 districts across the country to experience the largest reduction under the funding plan. Houston ISD, with a poverty rate of 33.9 percent, will experience a cut of $17.1 million. Dallas ISD, with a poverty rate of 36.8 percent, will experience a cut of $13 million, according to the report.