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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia

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Rep. Foxx: Parents Bill of Rights Will Usher in a New Era of Education
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Dec. 2, 2021, in support of the Parents Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 6056): * * * "There has been a push to silence parents around the country. Powerful teachers unions, several school boards, Democrat politicians, and the Biden Justice Department have all voiced opposition to the rights of parents to have a say in their child's edu  more
Rep. Good Statement on Passage of the Further Extending Government Funding Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2021: * * * Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) voted against H.R. 6119 the Further Extending Government Funding Act. The bill would extend current government funding through February 18, 2022, and provide supplemental funding for Afghan refugee resettlement. "Once again, the House voted to extend government funding without any spending reforms when we already have over $29 trillion of debt. "Worse, this spen  more
Rep. Griffith, Sens. Warner, and Kaine Urge Increased Federal Help for Buchanan County Residents Affected by Flooding and Mudslides
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) asked President Joe Biden to approve an appeal that would grant federal assistance to individual residents in and around Hurley, Va. who were affected by the severe flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred on August 30, 2021, causing extensive damage in the area. Following the extreme rainfal  more
Rep. Hoyer Meets With Greater Washington Partnership to Discuss Regional Benefits From the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2021: * * * This morning, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met virtually with the CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership, JB Holston, and members of the Greater Washington Partnership, to discuss the historic regional benefits of the bipartisan infrastructure law, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, for families across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. He released the following  more
Rep. McEachin Votes to Keep the Government Open
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted to help pass H.R. 6119, the Further Extending Government Act, to continue government funding through February 18th, 2022. It makes minimal changes to address the most urgent of needs during the period of the continuing resolution and provides $7 billion to continue supporting Afghanistan evacuees. "Today, I joined my Democratic House colleag  more
Rep. Miller Highlights Her U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific and China Act in Ways and Means Hearing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Today in a Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee hearing titled "Supporting U.S. Workers, Businesses, and the Environment in the Face of Unfair Chinese Trade Practices," Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) highlighted her bill, the U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific and China Act. Thank you Chairman Blumenauer and Ranking Member Buchanan, and thank you to all of our witnesses for being  more
Rep. Spanberger Announces Spotsylvania High School Educator Kristi Rice Recipient of 2021 Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger today announced that Spotsylvania High School educator Kristi Rice has received the 2021 Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award from the U.S. Department of Education and the National Security Agency. Rice is a local, state, and national leader in expanding cybersecurity education and increasing access to high-quality programs to groups underrepresented   more
Rep. Spanberger Statement on Vote to Avoid Government Shutdown Ahead of the Holidays, Maintain Critical Federal Services
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after voting with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to keep the federal government open through February 18, 2022. "Shutting down the government would be a reckless decision -- and I am troubled by the fact that many of my fellow lawmakers view a shutdown as a way to score cheap political point  more
Rep. Wittman Votes Against Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2021: * * * Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting against today's Continuing Resolution. "Today's Continuing Resolution passage is just the latest example of Washington kicking the can down the road and its 'budgeting by crisis' mentality. In this age of procrastination and irresponsible spending in Washington, Continuing Resolutions have become a   more
Sen. Capito Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Settlement Payments for Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today joined her colleagues in introducing legislation to prevent payments for legal settlements for illegal immigration, something the Biden administration is considering to the tune of $450,000 per person. Under the Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Ill  more
Sen. Capito Joins Bloomberg TV to Discuss President Biden's Inflation Crisis, Vaccine Mandate, Reckless Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Bloomberg TV to discuss the latest on President Biden's inflation crisis, her efforts to challenge the administration's private sector vaccine mandate, and the harmful provisions in the Democrats' $5 trillion reckless tax-and-spending legislation. HIGHLIGHTS: ON INFLATION IMPACT UNDER PRESIDENT BIDEN: "Our constituents ar  more
Sen. Capito Pushes for Transparency, Efficiency in Delivering Broadband to West Virginia's Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, questioned administration nominees on their commitment to working in a transparent way to help bring needed funding to unserved and underserved areas of West Virginia for high-speed broadband deployment. During Senator Capito's round of question  more
Sen. Manchin Announces $250k From American Rescue Plan to Support Tamarack Foundation for the Arts
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $250,000 from the American Rescue Plan for the Tamarack Foundation for the Arts in Charleston. This funding is distributed through the National Endowment for the Arts and will help the arts and cultural sector in West Virginia recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. "The Tamarack Foundation for th  more
Sen. Manchin Leads Robust Discussion on Outdoor Recreation Legislation, Commits to Working on First-Ever Bipartisan Recreation Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to consider several outdoor recreation bills, including a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee. During the hearing, Chairman Manchin highlighted the economic impact o  more
Sen. Manchin Questions Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonough on Restoring VA Accountability During Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), questioned Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), during the SVAC committee hearing on steps the VA is taking to regain Veterans' trust and restore accountability at facilities. For years, Senator Manchin has fought to hold the VA and leadership accountable for their failures   more
Sen. Manchin Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) voted to prevent a government shutdown and fund the federal government through February 18th, 2022 through a continuing resolution. "In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the new Omicron variant emerges, I will not vote to shut down the government for purely political reasons. There is too much at stake for the American people. But let me be clear,   more
Sen. Manchin, Witnesses Praise Bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to consider several outdoor recreation bills, including Senator Joe Manchin's (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Act. Both Chairman Manchin and the witnesses praised the bill as an opportunity to facilitate people's ability to e  more
Sen. Warner Leads Va. Democratic Delegation in Letter Requesting Support for Norfolk Harbor Project
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) led members of the Virginia congressional delegation in requesting at least $159 million in federal funding for the Norfolk Harbor Widening and Deepening project. In a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Shalanda Young and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor, the lawmakers requested that this funding be appr  more
Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $2.6 Million to Establish Medical Training Facility, Create Jobs in Keyser, West Virginia
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $2,600,000 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Recovery Assistance grant to Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, West Virginia. This funding w  more
Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $2.6M to Establish Medical Training Facility, Create Jobs in Keyser, W.Va.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today announced a $2,600,000 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Recovery Assistance grant to Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, West Virginia. This funding was made available thr  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $466k to Support Local Food Program, Improve Health Outcomes in Mingo County
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $466,509 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to the Williamson Health and Wellness Center local food program. This program will work to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, expand nutritional kno  more
Sens. Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $8B in Transportation Funding Thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today announced Virginia transit and highway systems are expected to receive more than $8 billion in federal funds over the next five years as a result of the bipartisan infrastructure deal signed into law last month. "The bipartisan infrastructure law is delivering real, hard-fought wins to communities across the Commonwealth and the nation  more
Sens. Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $8B in Transportation Funding Thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today announced Virginia transit and highway systems are expected to receive more than $8 billion in federal funds over the next five years as a result of the bipartisan infrastructure deal signed into law last month. "The bipartisan infrastructure law is delivering real, hard-fought wins to communities across the Commonwealth and the nation t  more