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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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the faculty, staff, and students of Trinidad Garza Early College High School at Mountain View for being named a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School. For the last 33 years, the Department of Education…
Absolutely. When I graduated from college, paying back my student loans was very, very difficult. And I will tell you that one of the things that I lucked into when I was still in my twenties was that I became a congressional aide. I…
Congressman Swalwell, thank you very much. I really appreciate your leadership on Future Forum and bringing up important issues like student debt. It is a real issue that so many of our young people struggle with when they graduate from…
Yes. I have absolutely heard so many stories like that. And it is really interesting. I think, when we are all in our twenties, we never think that we are going to get older. I have been working in politics now since I have been in my…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a dedicated Fort Worth community leader, Erma Johnson Hadley, who passed away last week after a very long battle with cancer. Mrs. Hadley was born in Leggett, Texas, where she graduated from…
Mr. Speaker, while I voted ``no'' on rollcall vote 532, I intended to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. ____________________
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address a very important issue that continues to trouble the American people, and that is the Republican obsession of denying a woman and families' access to certain healthcare services like birth control…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my Republican colleagues to please don't shut down the government. Let's work together. Let's put politics aside and do what is best for the American people. By the end of this month, we are expected to…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Fourteen years ago, our Nation faced an unparalleled tragedy that forever changed us. Today our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims that perished in…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 50th celebration of the Diez y Seis parade in my hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. In 1965, Juanita Salinas and Pauline Valenciano both recognized that Fort Worth did not have a public celebration for…
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that I be removed as a cosponsor from H.R. 3412. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas? There was no objection. ____________________
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