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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia

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House Labor Committee: Republicans Offer Employer Incentive for Paid Leave Programs
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), and Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) introduced H.R. 4248, the Workflex in the 21st Century Act, a bill that encourages and allows employers to imp  more
House Passes Spanberger's Legislation to Strengthen America's Pharmaceutical Supply Chain, Allow Continuous Manufacturing Research to Receive National Science Foundation Funding
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives last night voted to pass U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger's bipartisan legislation to strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain and support ongoing continuous manufacturing research. The Continuous Manufacturing Research Act would allow the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants for research into advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing -- includi  more
Rep. Beyer Statement on House Passage of Jan. 6 Select Committee Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on June 30, 2021: * * * Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who represented fallen U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick and fallen Metropolitan Police Officer Jeffrey Smith, and represents Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, today issued the following statement on the House's adoption of a resolution creating a Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. "Today every Hous  more
Rep. Connolly Reintroduces Cameras in the Courtroom Act
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) reintroduced the Cameras in the Courtroom Act, which would ensure transparency and accountability in the judicial branch by televising open proceedings before the United States Supreme Court. Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA). "Our nation's highest court is not some mystical priesthood that ca  more
Rep. Luria Delivers Floor Speech on Infrastructure Projects in Hampton Roads
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Congresswoman Elaine Luria today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the INVEST In America Act (H.R. 3684), a $547 billion surface transportation infrastructure package that includes funding for critical projects in Hampton Roads. "Members of Congress must be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, and I advocated for these projects that will support my c  more
Rep. Luria Legislation Connects SNAP Recipients With Phone and Internet Service
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Congresswoman Elaine Luria today introduced the Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2021. This bipartisan bill would lower the cost of phone and internet access for households that benefit from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Congresswoman Luria was joined by Congressman John Katko (R-NY-24). "One of the biggest lessons we learned during the C  more
Rep. Luria Votes to Establish Select Committee to Investigate Jan. 6 Insurrection at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Congresswoman Elaine Luria today voted for H.Res. 503, which would establish a Select Committee to investigate the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6. The 13-member panel is tasked with investigating and reporting "upon the facts, circumstances, and causes relating to the January 6, 2021, domestic terrorist attack upon the United States Capitol." "I swore an oath many times as a Navy o  more
Rep. Luria Votes to Expedite Special Immigrant Visa Process for Afghan Interpreters, Contractors, Security Personnel
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elaine Luria this week voted for the Honoring Our Promises through Expedition (HOPE) for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 (H.R. 3385), which waives the requirement for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants to undergo a medical examination while in Afghanistan. The Afghan SIV Program provides much-needed safety for Afghan interpreters, contractors, and other personnel who aided the U.S. governm  more
Rep. McEachin Announces Nearly $500,000 in Funding for Virginia Commonwealth University
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 1 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced a grant from the National Science Foundation to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for $497,139 for a field-based study on rivers and human interaction. "This kind of study is particularly valuable here in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District, where the James River bisects the district en route to the ocean," said Rep. M  more
Rep. McEachin Secures Community Project Funding for Water Upgrades in Virginia's 4th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Rep. A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced that he secured inclusion of a total of $8,432,000 for three local transportation projects in the 2022 House Appropriations Subcommittee of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies bill. "It is my honor to fight for our district in Congress, and I am proud to have secured much-needed funding for these three jurisdictions to meet signific  more
Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Legislation to Incentivize Employers for Paid Leave Programs
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) introduced H.R. 4248, the Workflex in the 21st Century Act. This legislation encourages and allows employers to implement paid leave programs and flexible work arrangements voluntarily without the need for a burdensome and inflexible one-size-fits-all federal mandate. Miller-Meeks introduced this legislation with Reps. Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Cat  more
Rep. Mooney Introduces the Financial Guidance Review Act
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Alex Mooney, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman Alex X. Mooney (R-WV) introduced the Financial Guidance Review Act (H.R. 4232). This legislation requires financial regulators to conduct an annual review ensuring that non-binding guidance does not have costly and harmful economic effects. "No guidance should have substantial economic effects, and guidance should not be used as an end-around the normal rulemaking process. This bill strength  more
Rep. Scott, Sen. Murray Urge Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, urged President Biden to extend the pause on federal student loan payments, which is currently set to expire at the end of Septem  more
Rep. Wexton Votes to Establish Select Committee on Jan. 6 Insurrection
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to pass H.Res. 503, which empowers Congress to find the truth of the January 6 insurrection at the United States Capitol and ensure that this assault on democracy does not happen again. This legislation will create a Select Committee charged with investigating and reporting upon the facts and causes, as well as making recommendations to prevent similar domestic t  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $1.2 Million in Pandemic Relief From FEMA
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,249,080 to the West Virginia Adjutant General's Office through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding is directed to reimburse the state of West Virginia's emergency purchase   more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $16.6 Million for W.Va. Head Start Programs
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $16,643,270 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start and Early Head Start programs across West Virginia. "Investing in West Virginians at an early age is essential for a bright future. Head Start programs provi  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Join Bipartisan Letter to Ambassador Tai Highlighting Importance of Reconvening Trade Talks With Taiwan
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and today joined their colleagues in sending a letter led by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Mark Warner (D-VA) to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai highlighting the importance of reconvening trade agreement talks with Taiwan. "We respectfully request that you prioritize these talks and take steps to begin  more
Sens. Warner, Kaine Statement on Nominations of Heytens for Fourth Circuit and Giles, Nachmanoff for Eastern District of Va.
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement on President Biden's nominations of Virginia Solicitor General Toby J. Heytens for the upcoming vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Patricia Tolliver Giles and U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff for the vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexan  more
Sens. Warner, Kaine Statement on Nominations of Heytens for Fourth Circuit and Giles, Nachmanoff for Eastern District of Va.
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement on President Biden's nominations of Virginia Solicitor General Toby J. Heytens for the upcoming vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Patricia Tolliver Giles and U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff for the vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alex  more
Sens. Warner, Rubio Lead Bipartisan Letter to Ambassador Tai Highlighting Importance of Reconvening Trade Talks With Taiwan
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA) Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Marco Rubio (R-FL) Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai, highlighting the importance of reconvening trade agreement talks with Taiwan. "We respectfully request that you prioritize these talks and take steps to begin l  more
Subcommittee Hearing on State & Local I.T. Infrastructure Highlights Urgency of Modernization Initiatives After COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Virginia, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, held a hearing to explore the role of Congress and the federal government in accelerating IT modernization initiatives for states and localities as they work together to fortify and improve our nation's public IT infrastructu  more
Support Grows for Rep. Spanberger's Bipartisan Bill to Assist Virginians Returning to the Workforce, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Backs $180 Weekly Payments to American Workers Who Start New Jobs
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today backed U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger's bipartisan bill to provide $180 weekly payments to Virginians who find new jobs after being unemployed. Spanberger's Strengthening Unemployment Programs to Provide Opportunities for Recovery and Training (SUPPORT) for New Workers Act would help unemployed Americans get back into the workforce by helping  more