Jun 24, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark June as Immigrant Heritage Month. I am also proud to represent and support Representative Linda Sanchez' House resolution to recognize June as Hispanic Heritage Month. In the closing days of Immigrant…
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.
Congressional Record · 2015-06-24
Jun 18, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, the oldest celebration honoring the end of slavery in Texas and in the U.S. In Texas, the observance of June 19 as Emancipation Day for Blacks has spread across…
Jun 17, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about one of the greatest security threats that our Nation and world face today, the threat of a nuclear Iran. I greatly respect all of the hard work that the White House, the State Department, and the…
Jun 16, 2015
Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the third anniversary of President Obama's 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA. While the Nation desperately waits for House Republicans to move forward on…
Jun 11, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remind Republican colleagues it is time to get serious about our country's transportation needs. With another highway and transit trust fund deadline on the horizon, we can no longer keep our Nation stuck with…
Jun 10, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud the Texas State Legislature in passing House Bill 48, establishing the Tim Cole Exoneration Review Commission. Tim Cole was wrongfully convicted of rape and was the first Texas man to be posthumously…
May 21, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mario Pureco- Razo and Maria Ceron-Ponce, the first husband and wife to have ever been named as teachers of the year at their respective schools. Mario and Maria immigrated to the United States…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Sam Houston Texans on their soccer team and their hard-fought journey to the 6A University Interscholastic League semifinals. These 25 young men not only demonstrated their athletic talent but…
May 1, 2015
Mr. Speaker, in April 1985, Jane Phipps began her first job as a receptionist for the office of John Murtha at the age of 19. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jane Phipps for her 30 years of service to the United States House of…
Apr 15, 2015
Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Irving Independent School District for being recognized by the College Board as the 2015 Advanced Placement District of the Year in the midsized category. This award recognizes the efforts…
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