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Early this year, Xinhui submitted an expedited request for a work permit from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Xinhui waited for months and even sent USCIS a letter of support from his employer, but he did not receive any update on his case.
After graduating from the University of Texas at Dallas, Andy submitted an expedited request for a work permit from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to pursue Optional Practical Training (OPT), a program that allows international students to gain more work experience after their stud
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.
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.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) received the Spirit of Enterprise award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his work in support of the business community in Congress. The award is given in recognition of support for pro-growth and pro-business policies as well as bipartisanship.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) last week voted to pass out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee the INVEST in America Act, H.R. 2. The days-long Committee hearing included legislation Allred introduced with Senator John Cornyn and will make much-needed investments in the U.S. transportation system.
After immigrating to the United States from China, Lan enrolled at the University of Texas at Dallas to further her education and pursue the American dream. This year, she graduated with her PhD and was excited to receive a job offer starting in May.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today participated in a virtual town hall with employees at Match, which is headquartered in Dallas, in the 32nd District of Texas. The discussion was moderated by Hesam Hosseini, the CEO of Match and Match Affinity.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today released the following statement in regards to the death of George Floyd and the President’s inappropriate tweets:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today voted for a bipartisan bill that will expand benefits and eligibility within the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). The Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act passed with broad bipartisan support. Allred is a cosponsor of the bill.
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Freshman Reps. Colin Allred and Anthony Gonzalez are using their shared background as NFL players to demonstrate bipartisanship in a deeply divided Congress.
Freshman U.S. representatives Colin Allred, D-Texas, and Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, may be members of opposites parties but they both have a lot in common.
They both are new to Congress, new dads and are former NFL players.
The congressmen are working together on a bipartisan effort to change the conversation in Washington D.C.
A new clinic in Garland could lower the average wait time at veterans’ health facilities in the area and would provide a new, more accessible location for veterans who live on the northern side of the Metroplex, said Rep. Ron Wright, an Arlington Republican who helped write the letter with Rep. Colin Allred, a Dallas-area Democrat.
They played on rival teams in the National Football League. They’re members of rival political parties in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congressman Colin Allred, who represents parts of Garland, and both Republican and Democratic congressional colleagues from North Texas recently sent a letter to the VA secretary. It said the recently-closed Baylor Hospital in Garland can be donated and retrofitted as a VA clinic.
But VA leadership did not provide specific solutions for what’s happening in New Mexico or other areas like North Texas, where Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, said 40-80 veterans are waiting for beds at VA hospitals every day.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred toured the facility on Friday, July 5, and in Washington, D.C., formally commended the city for its utilization in federal grants and its investment in Carver Senior Center.
U.S. Congressman Colin Allred has never forgotten the people who influenced and guided him, and laid out the opportunities to chase his dreams.
Dallas officers along with Mayor Eric Johnson and Rep. Colin Allred were in attendance during the ceremony.
Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas
The freshman Dallas Democrat unseated 11-term Republican Pete Sessions in a high-spending election last year. Allred, whose seat is being targeted by the Republican Party, is optimistic about the USMCA, seeing it as a benefit for his constituents.