Biography
Marc Veasey, born on January 3, 1971, in Fort Worth, Texas, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Texas's 33rd Congressional District since 2013. He is dedicated to advocating for middle-class families, focusing on job creation, public education improvement, immigration reform, and access to quality healthcare and women's reproductive rights.
In Congress, Veasey has held several leadership roles, including serving on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Armed Services Committee. He founded the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus to address voting barriers and co-launched the Blue Collar Caucus to support unions and address issues like wage stagnation and job insecurity.
Before his congressional tenure, Veasey served in the Texas State House from 2005 to 2013, representing District 95. During this time, he held positions such as Democratic Whip and Chair of the Democratic Caucus, championing causes like affordable healthcare, better school funding, and livable wages.
Veasey began his political career as a congressional staffer for Congressman Martin Frost, focusing on economic development and community health initiatives in North Texas.
He resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with his wife, Tonya, and their son, Adam.
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Texas Wesleyan University, 1995
Political Experience
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U.S. House of Representatives: Serving Texas's 33rd Congressional District since 2013
- Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee
- Member of the House Armed Services Committee
- Founder of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus
- Co-founder of the Blue Collar Caucus
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Texas State House of Representatives: Represented District 95 from 2005 to 2013
- Served as Democratic Whip
- Chair of the Democratic Caucus
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Congressional Staffer: Worked for Congressman Martin Frost from 1998 to 2004
Veasey's legislative efforts have consistently focused on supporting middle-class families, enhancing public education, advocating for comprehensive immigration reform, and ensuring access to quality healthcare.
