WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following opening statement for an Oct. 27, 2021, hearing entitled "Help Wanted: A Stronger Labor Market for Robust Growth": * * * One of the most important things we can do as a Congress is to help build a policy environment that encourages the creation of well-paying, high-quality, safe jobs. Jobs that allow Americans to support themselves and their families. To create opportunities that pr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2021: Today on CBS's Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine applauded Friday's House passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and urged for swift passage of the Build Back Better bill, legislation he called "the biggest pro-child bill that will have been done in the history of this country," given its inclusion of the Child Tax Credit, universal pre-K, an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Larry Bucshon M.D. (R-Ind.-08) issued the following statement on Virginia's Gubernatorial election where the first Republican was elected since 2009. Since 2013, Virginia has had a Democrat as Governor and since 2008 has voted in favor of the Democratic Presidential Candidate. "Virginia's election results clearly show that the American people are disillusioned with Democrat policies that are  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, released the following statement after the House passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, formally sending the legislation to President Biden for his signature. "Here in Virginia, we have 577 bridges and over 2,124 miles of highway in poor condition and in need of repair. 473,000 Virginians lac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted to help pass H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to deliver robust federal investments in America's crumbling infrastructure. The bipartisan, bicameral bill, which passed the Senate with a vote of 69-30 on August 10, 2021, makes historic investment in America's roads and bridges, water infrastructure, resilience, and internet. "I was prou  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement after the House voted to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill. "Tonight, instead of playing politics, I put America and West Virginia first," said McKinley. "America's infrastructure has been in dire need of modernization and this bipartisan infrastructure bill is what community leaders from one panhandle to the other have   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following fact sheet: What's NOT in the Infrastructure bill? * There are NO new or increased taxes. * All reckless spending on "social infrastructure" in in the Reconciliation bill - McKinley opposes and has fought against the Democrats' SEPARATE partisan $4 trillion spending bill. What IS IN the Infrastructure bill for West Virginia? * West Virginia will receive $3.013 BILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES - a robust increase   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement regarding her vote against House Democrats' Infrastructure Bill/Pathway to Socialism. "West Virginia needs targeted investment in our roads, bridges, waterways, and broadband. "Projects like King Coal Highway, Corridor H, and the Bluestone Dam will help meet our state's transportation and growth needs - and I look forward to suppor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework. "The passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill delivers an essential pillar of President Biden's domestic agenda. "This bill represents a much-needed investment in jobs  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger tonight voted with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a historic, job-creating, and bipartisan infrastructure package. The bill now advances to President Joe Biden's desk to be signed into law. According to a report (https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/society-news/article/2021/01/12/deteriorating-infrastructu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2021: Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to pass a historic bipartisan deal that will repair and rebuild the nation's infrastructure to improve the everyday lives of Virginia families. This once-in-a-generation investment in infrastructure will grow our economy, create good jobs, and make our country more competitive. "I'm proud that today we are delivering one of the most significant b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 6, 2021: * * * Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) issued the following statement after voting against the House Majority's proposed infrastructure package. "I support investing in our infrastructure. But I will not support a package that fails to responsibly invest taxpayer dollars in genuine infrastructure projects. "Of the $550 billion in new spending, only $110 billion - or 17.6% - goes to roads,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the below statements following the House of Representatives' passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and their passage of a rule to advance consideration of separate legislation to pursue their partisan reckless tax-and-spending spree in the coming weeks. O  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $6,936,461 in funding for West Virginia in the past two weeks. Senator Manchin announced awards, ranging from regional airport support to youth substance use prevention and more. More details on the awards are listed below. * $4,521,554 from the American Rescue Plan for West Virginia airports: Senator   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement applauding House passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: "With tonight's passage in the House of Representatives, Congress is finally doing what it has been promising for generations: investing in America's infrastructure. This bipartisan package will fix crumbling roads and bridges, improve trave  more