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Marc Veasey

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Marc Veasey is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 33rd congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development throughout his tenure. Veasey has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving access to healthcare and addressing the needs of his constituents in Texas. He has also been involved in discussions around voting rights and immigration reform, reflecting the diverse demographics of his district.

Dec 1, 2016

Mr. Speaker, thank you to my colleague Mr. O'Rourke for his work to highlight such an important issue. Since November 9th, many of the immigrants in my district of Dallas- Fort Worth have been rightfully nervous about their future in the…

Congressional Record · 2016-12-01
Nov 15, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Parrots of Polytechnic High School and their cheer team on their future performance at the 90th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. On November 23, squad members will showcase their talent…

Congressional Record · 2016-11-15
Sep 27, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2016 Texas Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, representing the Arlington Independent School District. From a young age, Dr. Cavazos' parents encouraged him and his five siblings to…

Congressional Record · 2016-09-27
Sep 21, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman, Congresswoman Sewell, for organizing this very important Special Order hour today to talk about something that is really timely, especially with elections coming up. I want to be able to stand here…

Congressional Record · 2016-09-21
Sep 14, 2016

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th birthday of Ms. Mae Cora Peterson, a resident of Fort Worth, Texas, in the Stop Six, Carver Heights community. Ms. Peterson was born on September 13, 1916, in Orangeburg, South Carolina…

Congressional Record · 2016-09-14
Sep 8, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Jeff and Deralyn Davis of Fort Worth, who celebrated 60 years of marriage on August 25 of this year. Jeff met his beloved Deralyn and began a courtship that led them to the sacred union of marriage on…

Congressional Record · 2016-09-08
Jul 14, 2016

Mr. Speaker, we ought to be able to go to the store, walk down our sidewalks, and go dancing without the fear of being shot. Democrats and Republicans in the United States House of Representatives need to come together to pass commonsense…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-14
Jul 6, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Mayte Ibarra and Larissa Martinez, two undocumented valedictorians from Texas, for their academic achievement and bravery amid the anti-immigrant rhetoric that was wielded their way. Mayte and Larissa's…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-06
Jun 10, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tell you a really cool story about two smart sisters, Estrella and Perla Ortiz, identical twins who earned the valedictorian and salutatorian status at their high school in Fort Worth. Estrella and Perla are…

Congressional Record · 2016-06-10
Jun 9, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I am calling on House Republicans to denounce the hateful rhetoric coming from the leader of their party. Week after week, House Republicans, my colleagues, publicly announce their endorsement of Donald Trump. They aren't just…

Congressional Record · 2016-06-09

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