Economy, Jobs, Housing
Economy
Texas’ 30th Congressional District is an economic hub, and home to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Congresswoman Crockett is proud to call TX-30 home, along with some of Texas’ leading companies, including Southwest Airlines, Balfour Beatty, AT&T, and Comerica Bank. In short, North Texas means business! Crockett works to be a connector, so that business as large as corporations and as small as Moms and Pops can thrive. To ensure working families can afford to live in the place they love, Crockett is a staunch advocate for raising the minimum wage, a long overdue change.
Jobs
We work to propel each other into the future, sustain ourselves, and lead productive lives. Americans wanting to work should be given the opportunity to do so, without discriminatory strings attached. Congresswoman Crockett is a believer in the power of unions, so that workers are on equal footing with those in power. Crockett defends the belief that a good-paying, fulfilling job is a human right.
Housing
As Texas continues to exponentially grow, various housing supply must be created so that all residents can lead the life they want to live, without insurmountable barrier. Congresswoman Crockett is a proponent of an array of housing options, so all adults are able to find, and afford, they home they so choose.
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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35) and the entire Texas Democratic delegation to urge the Biden Administration to quickly intervene and pause Texas' Medicaid redetermination process until the Administration can take corrective action to ensure the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) comes into full compliance with federal Medicaid requirements.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) and Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) introduced the bipartisan Farm to Fuselage Act that would update the Farm Bill to facilitate increased domestic production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. As the House Agriculture Committee begins drafting text for the 2023 Farm Bill, Crockett and Miller are making it clear to the Committee that supporting Sustainable Aviation Fuels ("SAF") is a critical bipartisan priority.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) sent a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough requesting information regarding recent reports by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) detailing racial and ethnic disparities with the Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) compensation with disability benefits. Of particular concern is the Department's low-approval rate for non-Hispanic Black Veterans, which from 2010-2020 was 61% versus 75% for White veterans.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement following the decision from Travis County District Judge Jessica Mangrum barring the state from enforcing its stringent abortion ban on women who suffer from dangerous pregnancy complications.
WASHINGTON – Today, during a House Agriculture Committee markup on cryptocurrency, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) introduced an amendment to the bipartisan cryptocurrency regulation bill which would strengthen regulations on the crypto industry, namely regarding the provisional registration framework administered by the CFTC and SEC. The amendment would:
1) require that anyone trying to file a notice of intent to register must do so with a physical address,
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) sent a letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell calling for a pause on interest rate hikes, citing strong, ongoing signs of economic normalization in her Dallas district. As representative for the Federal Reserve regional bank based in Dallas, Crockett noted that the rate hikes are hitting employers and workers in her district hard, and highlighted the disproportionate impact of a potential slowdown on her constituents - namely, Black and Latino workers.
Join Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (Texas' 30th District) for our Back to School Resource Fair and summer family fun at Fair Park.
We’ll be providing educational resources to local students, as well as offering health and workforce development resources for families. Come on out for free mammograms, too—Methodist Dallas will be bringing their mammogram mobile truck for crucial screenings. See you at 3701 Grand Ave in Dallas on Saturday, July 29 at 10:00am
For questions, please call: (214) 922-8885
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) introduced the bipartisan Senior Nutrition Task Force Act to establish a special working group to combat hunger and malnutrition among senior citizens and adults with disabilities. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) co-leads the House bill, and Senators Susan Collins (ME) and Bob Casey (PA) introduced a companion bill in the Senate.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) introducing the Delivering For Rural Seniors Act. This bipartisan legislation would allow seniors living in rural areas, seniors with disabilities, and those with mobility or transportation issues to receive home delivery services from food banks participating in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Crockett applauded her fellow Texan, Senator John Cornyn, and Senator Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico for introducing the SHOPP Act in the U.S. Senate. This is companion legislation to Crockett's bill introduced in the House with Rep. Mark Alford (MO-04) on May 9, 2023.