Press Releases

July 16, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting federal support for testing supplies in Dallas County.

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July 15, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Colin Allred (TX-32) helped introduce bipartisan legislation by Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) to re-authorize a successful Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) work-study program in congressional offices. The bill allows veterans to assist their fellow veterans with accessing the benefits and services they’ve earned. Republican Reps.

July 2, 2020 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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July 1, 2020 Press Release
Bill Includes Allred’s Bipartisan Legislation, the RAPID Act

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today voted to pass H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, a bill that provides a comprehensive investment in our nation’s transportation infrastructure.

June 29, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) voted to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, a bill that would lower costs, further secure protections for people with pre-existing conditions, negotiate lower drug prices and expand coverage. Allred is a cosponsor.  

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June 26, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) released the following statement after news that the Trump Administration will reverse its decision to end support for community-based testing sites in Dallas on June 30: 

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June 26, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) released the following statement after the Trump Administration filed a brief with the Supreme Court arguing for the repeal of the entirety of the Affordable Care Act:

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June 25, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) today sent a letter to the U.S.

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June 24, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) joined House leaders to urge passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. The bill’s announcement comes as the Administration continues to pursue its federal lawsuit that would repeal the entirety of the Affordable Care Act.

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June 23, 2020 Press Release

Garland, Texas – Today, Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) visited the new Garland VA Medical Center for the first time since the facility was secured by the North Texas VA Health Care System and opened in April to serve veterans with COVID-19. The facility began serving a broader population of veterans this week for basic services. 

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