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April 22, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced the bipartisan Veterans Claim Transparency Act.

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April 14, 2021 Casework Success Stories

Laura had filed an amended tax return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the 2018 filing period. With the amended return submitted, she was due a refund payment from the IRS, but after more than a year, she still hadn't received it. Frustrated by the long delay, Laura decided to contact Rep.

March 29, 2021 Press Release

DALLAS  – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) announced today that he will take a short paternity leave after he and his wife, Alexandra Eber, welcomed their new son, Cameron Eber Allred. Allred released the following statement regarding his paternity leave.

March 20, 2021 Press Release

Garland, Texas – Today, Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) visited the Garland VA Medical Center, attended their coronavirus vaccination clinic, and spoke with staff about the newly established hospital’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic and care for North Texas veterans. 

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March 18, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), today voted in favor of the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021. Allred is an original cosponsor of the measure which passed the House with bipartisan support.  

March 10, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan Act.

March 8, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) led his bipartisan colleagues, Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Andy Kim (NJ-03), in introducing the Homeland and Cyber Threat (HACT) Act.

March 3, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today voted for H.R. 1, the For The People Act. Allred is a cosponsor of this bill that would establish automatic and same-day voter registration, end partisan gerrymandering, stop voter purges, and restrict voter ID laws.

February 27, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) voted to pass a COVID relief package.

February 25, 2021 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 an original cosponsor of the bill which would codify civil rights protections for LGBTQ Americans in federal law.  

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January 28, 2021 In The News

Small business owners trying to navigate the terrain of COVID-related government loans and the pandemic economy have a chance to ask questions and get updates on available assistance Friday.

January 20, 2021 In The News

“I’ve seen this for decades with the NCAA—they’ve never known how to approach this issue,” says Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas), a former Baylor linebacker. “We’re really back at square one. The clock is ticking.”

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January 8, 2021 In The News

"Let's be clear, this is one of the worst attacks in our history. Not in our modern history, in our entire history," Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, said in an interview on Capital Tonight. "The sacking of the U.S.

January 6, 2021 In The News

Democratic Congressman Colin Allred, who represents District 32 in Texas, called the day's events "treasonous" and "seditious" in a statement. He said the storming of the Capitol was a result of the President and his allies refusing to accept the results of the presidential elections.

January 6, 2021 In The News

As a violent mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters pounded on the House chamber’s doors after breaching security at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Dallas Rep. Colin Allred – a hulk of a man who once played in the NFL – took off his jacket and tie.

“I was prepared for whatever might come,” he said.

December 11, 2020 In The News

In a virtual town hall Thursday hosted by Dallas U.S. Rep.

November 28, 2020 In The News

Congressmen Colin Allred and Van Taylor spoke with FOX 4 about if there is real movement in Washington.

November 27, 2020 In The News

As they entered the studio to record the KXAS (NBC 5) and The Dallas Morning News’ Sunday political show Lone Star Politics, Democrat Colin Allred tugged on Republican Van Taylor’s jacket and told him that he needed Taylor’s backing on a piece of prescription drug legislation.

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October 29, 2020 In The News

Rep. Colin Allred, a Texas Democrat who participated in the summit, said he doesn’t believe child care should be a partisan issue, which is why he was glad to take part in the event led by Ivanka Trump. 

September 24, 2020 In The News

Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio), a former Ohio State and NFL receiver, introduced in the House his version of a bill to allow college athletes to benefit financially from their name, image and likeness through endorsements deals. While expected, the news is significant, as Gonzalez’s bill is bipartisan in nature, essential for legislation to potentially pass through a split Congress. Rep.

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