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February 29, 2020 Casework Success Stories

When Tekola’s employer reported his income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), they made a significant mistake by adding multiple extra decimals that resulted in them overreporting his income by millions. 

February 19, 2020 Press Release

Garland, Texas – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) hosted a roundtable in Garland with North Texas education leaders, businesses and labor leaders.

February 5, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today announced he earned a 100 from the Humane Society Legislative Fund for his voting record on animal rights, according to the organization’s 2019 legislative scorecard.

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January 31, 2020 Casework Success Stories

After Betty’s husband passed, she and her family applied for survivor’s benefits with aid and attendance from the VA for his service. Betty was now living in an assisted living facility and needed the money to pay for her care.

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January 31, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today announced that his guest for the State of the Union will be Garland resident, Shane Thompson.

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January 30, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today released the following statement after voting in favor of two bipartisan measures; one that would repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq, and one that would prohibit the use of federal funds for military action against Iran unless Congress has declared war.

January 29, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), today released the following statement after the President signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USCMA):

“This is a historic moment for our three nations and a big win for North Texas workers and businesses. USMCA will provide much-needed certainty and stability so that our economy can continue to thrive.  

January 29, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today released a report detailing his first year working for the people of the 32nd Congressional District of Texas.  

January 24, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) led a bipartisan group of Texas members of the U.S. House in writing a letter to President Trump urging swift approval of Governor Abbott’s disaster declaration request. If approved, it would make much-needed disaster relief funds available to Texans affected in Dallas, Cameron and Erath counties.      

January 22, 2020 Press Release

Richardson, Texas – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) hosted a roundtable in Richardson with education leaders and educators from the Richardson Independent School District, Richland College, the University of Texas at Dallas and the American Federation of Teachers.

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May 27, 2019 In The News

The ceremony at D-FW National Cemetery was only one of a number around North Texas. At Restland Memorial Park's Field of Honor, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, gave keynote remarks during a ceremony featuring a wreath-laying and other activities.

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May 24, 2019 In The News

Texas U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a first-term member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, says he’s been hearing from some of the 1.6 million veterans in Texas about “a back-door effort to privatize” the veterans’ agency.

May 16, 2019 In The News

The request sent to the Justice Department was signed by five House Democrats -- Tom Malinowski of New Jersey, Gerald Connolly of Virginia, David Trone of Maryland, Ted Lieu of California and Colin Allred of Texas -- as well as two Republicans, Joe Wilson of South Carolina and Ann Wagner of Missouri.

May 15, 2019 In The News

But Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, pushed the FAA on Wednesday for additional context about the meeting between Boeing and the American Airlines pilots. He asked Elwell if Boeing told the FAA about the meeting and the pilot's concerns.

May 7, 2019 In The News

Congressman Colin Allred sent certificates which were presented to each of the winners and State Senator Bob Hall provided a certificate to the winner of the Vernon Schrade Heritage Hall of Fame and a 9/11 Flag to Samantha Horwitz. Videos were played honoring each of the award winners with words from a friend or coworker.

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April 25, 2019 In The News

After completing his first 100 days in office, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred paid Wylie a visit to hear citizen concerns and meet with school officials.

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April 20, 2019 In The News

It’s been a busy year for U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. At 36, he’s been elected to Texas’ 32nd congressional district and become a father to Jordan. But no matter how far he’s come, his heart remains with Hillcrest High School.

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April 2, 2019 In The News

House Democrats are ramping up pressure on Republicans in Texas and beyond over President Donald Trump's surprise support in recent days for a lawsuit that would eliminate Obamacare in its entirety.

Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is leading the squeeze.

March 31, 2019 In The News

To learn more, I reached out to the offices of Senator John Cornyn, a Republican, who wasn't available for an interview.  I also spoke with Rep. Colin Allred, a Democrat. 

Allred says he frequently reads messages, sometimes calls constituents and helps his staffers craft responses.

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March 29, 2019 In The News
The resolution was introduced Friday by freshman Democratic Rep. Colin Allred of Texas.
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