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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.

Jan 9, 2015

Amendment XXVII: ``No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.''

Congressional Record · 2015-01-09
Dec 3, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I rise today about my concern for the safety and security of Israel, the Middle East, and the U.S. Negotiations for Iran to end its pursuit of a nuclear weapon were recently extended without assurances that Iran would slow or…

Congressional Record · 2014-12-03
Sep 17, 2014

Madam Speaker, each year from September 15 until October 15, the Nation celebrates the many contributions of Latinos during Hispanic Heritage Month. In my home State of Texas, the Hispanic community continues to relish in the cultural and…

Congressional Record · 2014-09-17
Sep 16, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call on House Republican leadership to stop playing games and start governing. We are scheduled to debate 36 bills this week, but many are just repeated failed attempts that went nowhere beyond this House…

Congressional Record · 2014-09-16
Sep 9, 2014

Madam Speaker, while House Republicans spend the next 2 weeks bringing up silly partisan bills aimed at embarrassing the President, House Democrats remain focused on the real solutions that matter to the American people. It is time to put…

Congressional Record · 2014-09-09
Jul 30, 2014

Mr. Speaker, while America waits for House Republicans in Washington to bring immigration reform to a vote, we cannot forget about the invisible casualties of our broken immigration process, notario fraud victims. While there are many…

Congressional Record · 2014-07-30
Jul 29, 2014

Mr. Speaker, this week House Republicans will be considering a resolution that would authorize the Speaker of the House to sue President Obama. This lawsuit is frivolous. It is also wasteful and without merit. We must focus on critical…

Congressional Record · 2014-07-29
Jul 23, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I rise to talk about the Democrats' plan to get the middle class working in America again. The Democrats' Make It In America plan will boost job growth by giving employers tax incentives for jobs created in the U.S. It also…

Congressional Record · 2014-07-23
Jul 16, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in solidarity with Israel in its fight to defend itself and its people against Hamas, a known terrorist organization. The recent rocket attacks from Hamas have proven it is dedicated to the destruction of the…

Congressional Record · 2014-07-16
Jul 10, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage my colleagues to do the right thing: to work across the aisle and take swift action to address the humanitarian crisis that our Nation is currently facing. As a parent, I look at the situation at our…

Congressional Record · 2014-07-10
Jun 24, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month. This month I join my colleague, Representative Saanchez, as an original cosponsor recognizing the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of…

Congressional Record · 2014-06-24

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