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June 5, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. –– Today, Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) helped lead an effort urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow a debate and an up or down vote on the For the People Act (H.R.1/S. 949). The For the People Act passed the U.S. House in March and is a once-in-a-generation anti-corruption, voting rights, and money in politics reform bill.

June 4, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), today voted in favor of the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019. Allred is an original cosponsor of the measure which passed the House with bipartisan support.  

June 3, 2019 Casework Success Stories

Julie is a social worker from Garland who worked at nonprofit organizations for over a decade. During this time, she stayed up to date with her student loan payments in order to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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May 23, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today voted for the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. The bipartisan bill makes it easier for Americans to save more for a secure retirement and delivers tax relief to children and families, including Gold Star families, hit with unfair tax increases from the 2017 tax law.  

May 20, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. -- Democratic freshman class co-presidents Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) and Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) led a bipartisan retreat today hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Also participating in the event was Republican freshman class president Mark Green (TN-07).

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May 17, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), today voted for the Equality Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support. Allred is a cosponsor of the bill which ensures that civil rights protections for LGBTQ persons are enshrined in federal law.  

May 16, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), today voted for the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act of 2019. The bipartisan bill is a combination of several measures aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs and stabilizing the health care system.   

 

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May 16, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. -- The Dallas Morning News reported on the 737 Max hearing yesterday and Congressman Colin Allred’s (TX-32) effort as a member the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to ensure there is accountability and federal transportation officials are working toward improving our federal aviation safety protocols.  

 

May 15, 2019 Casework Success Stories

After 16 years of working in the field, Evan was excited to open his own distillery in the city of Richardson. As a Richardson resident with two children attending Richardson ISD schools, he looked forward to the prospect of contributing to the community he loved. 

May 15, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, today introduced the VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act. The bill clarifies that the U.S.

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