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September 3, 2020 Press Release

DALLAS – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today released a video sharing stories from constituents of the 32nd District of Texas who submitted their experiences with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Nearly 2,000 North Texans submitted their concerns on changes to mail service to Allred.

August 26, 2020 Press Release

DALLAS – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today released a short survey seeking feedback and input from North Texans in the 32nd District regarding the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Allred has been a vocal champion of the USPS and has voted to provide additional resources so it can continue stable and reliable mail operations during this pandemic.

August 22, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today voted for the Delivering for America Act, a bill that would prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from making operational changes impacting the delivery of the mail.

August 20, 2020 Press Release

DALLAS – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today visited the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Dallas Processing and Distribution Center. Allred visited the facility to see first hand the impact of the Administration’s changes on postal workers and the delivery of mail in North Texas.

August 12, 2020 Casework Success Stories

Earlier this year, John submitted his 2019 tax return on paper and confirmed it was received by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in early March.

August 12, 2020 Casework Success Stories

After getting her degree, Lisa owed about $70,000 in federal student loans. In 2017, Lisa filed an application with the Department of Education (DOE) to discharge her loans due to total and permanent disability. The application was approved, and Lisa’s loan balance became zero.

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August 12, 2020 Casework Success Stories

Earlier this year, David completed an online application to receive Social Security benefits in January. Soon after, he successfully submitted the necessary paperwork to his local Social Security office. Following the completion of his application, David waited patiently for an update to his application status.

July 31, 2020 Casework Success Stories

Knowing that his employer health insurance benefits were expiring in July, John submitted an application to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to re-enroll in Medicare months in advance.

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July 31, 2020 Casework Success Stories

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Jill applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to secure her small business’ future through financial difficulties brought on by the pandemic.

July 29, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) will be attending the funeral service of Congressman John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The service will take place on Thursday, July 30.  

Allred released the following statement ahead of the services: 

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March 18, 2020 In The News

For small business owners and the employees they just laid off, help could be on the way soon, Congressman Colin Allred said Wednesday.

March 6, 2020 In The News

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX 32nd District) hosted a town hall Friday with Dallas County Health and Human Services to discuss the latest news surrounding the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and resources that are being made available to the public.

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March 6, 2020 In The News

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred sought to reassure the public that officials from Washington, D.C., to Austin to Dallas are working together to keep North Texas “safe and healthy” as the new coronavirus makes its way across the country.

February 12, 2020 In The News

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Health Administration is still the largest integrated health care system in the nation and a crucial resource for many veterans.

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February 12, 2020 In The News

And if that wasn’t compelling enough evidence, there was also a strong and highly detailed letter of support from Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, the member of Congress who represents the Texas district where Navaz Ebrahim lives.

February 7, 2020 In The News

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred honored the victims of Monday’s shooting at Texas A&M-Commerce on the floor of the House of Representatives, using a speech to call on the Senate to take up House bills that tighten background checks for gun purchases and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.

February 5, 2020 In The News

A little over halfway through President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday – an event that will be remembered most for partisan rancor – Dallas Rep. Colin Allred received a bit of a surprise.

February 3, 2020 In The News

Congressman Colin Allred, along with five other lawmakers, penned a letter to President Donald Trump requesting swift approval of Gov. Greg Abbot’s disaster declaration request, Allred’s office announced.

February 3, 2020 In The News

 President Donald Trump’s ongoing impeachment trial looms over during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, but Texas lawmakers are bringing guests to highlight other issues important to them, like lowering prescription drug costs and immigration.

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