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Allred Promises to Keep Working to Lower Costs as Medicare Makes Historic Announcement to Negotiate Lower Prices on 10 Drugs

By NE Dallas News Report | Sep 5, 2023

Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced the first ten prescription drugs Medicare would negotiate under new provisions passed into law by the Inflation Reduction Act. Allred has been a champion of lowering the cost of prescription drugs since his first day in Congress.

Dallas doctor: 'We have so many people that move here that, six months later are coming in with nasal and sinus problems'

By NE Dallas News Report | Aug 28, 2023

With Dallas allergies being year round it's likely that those with sinusitis are having to deal with extra inflammation, especially in the more triggering months.

Allred Named Among Most Bipartisan Members in Congress and Most Bipartisan in Texas

By NE Dallas News Report | Aug 22, 2023

Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) was named among the most bipartisan members of the House by the Common Ground Committee. This was in recognition of his efforts to work across party lines on important issues to move the country forward. Allred earned a score of 79 out of 100 points, putting him in the top four percent of all elected officials for finding common ground with colleagues on both sides of the aisle. He is the highest-scoring elected official in Texas.

Dallas doctor on sinus procedure that can fix bad breath: Patients 'tend to have a fairly quick recovery'

By NE Dallas News Report | Aug 21, 2023

Untreated sinusitis can result in complications that affect many parts of the body, aside from just the nose.

Allred Announces $7.8 Million in Federal Security Grants for Nonprofits and Houses of Worship in Texas

By NE Dallas News Report | Jul 31, 2023

In response to the hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel, Allred led a bipartisan effort to expand funding for security grants

Reps. Allred, Veasey, Castro Introduce Resolution to Fight Against Republican Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in Higher Education

By NE Dallas News Report | Jul 25, 2023

On July 20, Representatives Colin Allred (TX-32), Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) led a resolution highlighting the importance of protecting and bolstering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at institutions of higher education. The resolution responds to recent Republican-led attacks on diversity efforts in higher education institutions in Texas and across the country. As of July 2023, 40 pieces of anti-DEI legislation in 22 states have been introduced, including in Texas where Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at public colleges across the state.

National Breathe Free CEO: 'Successful people do what other people don't' describes Pellegrine

By NE Dallas News Report | Jul 14, 2023

National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers presented Adam Pellegrine of Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers with the Jack Matthews Award during the National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers Clinical Educational Convention, held June 21 to 25 in Miami.

Allred Helps Lead Intro of Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Maximize CHIPS Act While Maintaining Environmental Protections

By NE Dallas News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Building Chips in America Act would support billions in domestic manufacturing investments by streamlining federal reviews

Allred Encourages Texas Cities and Nonprofits to Apply for Federal Solar Grants Benefitting Low-Income Communities

By NE Dallas News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today encouraged cities and nonprofits in Texas to apply for $7 billion in grants to help increase access to low-cost solar energy for low-income households. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar For All grant program was passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act last Congress, which included the largest-ever investment to fight the climate crisis in history.

U.S. Rep. Allred: 'China is our largest trading partner and our biggest competitor'

By NE Dallas News Report | Jul 11, 2023

U.S. Representative Colin Allred (D-TX) stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy trade relationship with China while holding it accountable for alleged human rights abuses and regional aggression

Allred Applauds Canadian Solar’s $250 million investment in Mesquite Manufacturing Plant, Creating 1,500 Jobs

By NE Dallas News Report | Jul 3, 2023

Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) released the following statement applauding Canadian Solar’s $250 million investment in building a solar manufacturing plant in Mesquite, which is part of the 32nd District. The plant will create 1,500 jobs and will produce as many as 20,000 solar panels a day. Importantly, this project would not be possible without the financial incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act, which aim to bolster solar energy manufacturing and production.

Allred Announces $103 Million Federal Grant to DART to Modernize Bus Fleet

By NE Dallas News Report | Jul 1, 2023

Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee member, today announced that DART would receive a $103 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant to help modernize its bus fleet with low or no-emission buses, replacing about 186 buses. Allred submitted a letter of support to the FTA for this grant, which was made possible because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which Allred championed.

Allred Announces $25 Million Federal Grant to DART to Fund Trail Construction Along Silver Line

By NE Dallas News Report | Jun 30, 2023

Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today announced that DART would receive a $25 million RAISE Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The project will fund the construction of approximately 5.2 miles of shared-use trail including safety treatments, which will be built from Meandering Way in Dallas to Shiloh Road in Plano and will directly connect to several Silver Line rail station platforms. The grant was supported by the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

Rep. Allred, RM Meeks, Reps. Jacobs, Jackson, Cherfilus-McCormick, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution Supporting the African Union Joining the G20

By NE Dallas News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), introduced a resolution supporting the African Union’s permanent membership in the Group of 20 (G20). Building on the commitments made at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in 2022, the resolution calls on the U.S. to use its voice, vote, and influence at the G20 to expeditiously facilitate the African Union’s permanent membership.

Ahead of Father’s Day, Rep. Allred Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Father Engagement in Maternal and Infant Health

By NE Dallas News Report | Jun 21, 2023

Ahead of Father’s Day 2023, North Texas Representatives Colin Allred (TX-32) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced a resolution highlighting the importance of father engagement in infant and maternal health outcomes.

Allred, Dingell, Fitzpatrick, Wasserman Schultz Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Diagnostic Tests

By NE Dallas News Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 6, Representatives Colin Allred (D-TX), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), co-chair of the Congressional Cancer Prevention Caucus, Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable and accessible to women by eliminating copays and additional out-of-pocket expenses. The Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2023 requires insurance companies to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations without cost-sharing.

Allred Statement on Bipartisan Agreement to Lift Debt Ceiling

By NE Dallas News Report | Jun 11, 2023

Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) released the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan agreement to lift the debt ceiling and prevent catastrophic default.

Allred, Cammack Launch Bipartisan Collegiate Sports Caucus

By NE Dallas News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX-32) and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) on May 26 announced the formation of the bipartisan Collegiate Sports Caucus. The Caucus will be focused on issues related to collegiate sports and educating Members of Congress and the public on news and issues around college athletes and sports programs at educational institutions throughout the country.

Dallas doctor: 'When patients don't breathe well, that has a negative impact on their cardiovascular health'

By NE Dallas News Report | May 30, 2023

Sinusitis sufferers could be at risk for heart disease if they don't seek treatment.

Allred Statement on Ending of Title 42

By NE Dallas News Report | May 12, 2023

Calls for Bipartisan Reform to Fix Broken Immigration System

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