U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
Rep. Beyer: Bipartisan Delegation Seeks Emergency ESA Gray Wolf Listing Protections
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), and Peter DeFazio (D-OR) today led a bipartisan group of 78 Representatives urging the Department of the Interior to "immediately issue an emergency listing to temporarily restore federal protections through the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to the gray wolf."
They wrote:
"While we appreciate the Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) decision to conduct
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Rep. Foxx Applauds Education Department Reversal on Sexual Misconduct Following @EdLaborGOP Scrutiny
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2021:
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Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Department of Education (Department) withdrew its proposal to end data collection on allegations and incidents of sexual assault by school staff members:
"I was astounded when the Office for Civil Righ
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Rep. Good Statement on House Resolution to Hold Mark Meadows in Contempt
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2021:
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Congressman Good (VA-05) issued the following statement on House Resolution 851, the Meadows Contempt Resolution.
"I voted against the House Resolution to hold former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in contempt because this is a partisan witch hunt, and it needs to stop."
"As the left continues to push failed policies, the American people are the ones paying the price. It is no su
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Rep. Good Statement on House Vote to Increase Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2021:
The United States Senate and House of Representatives voted to increase the debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion, giving the Democrats a blank check through at least February 2023. Congressman Good (VA-05) issued the following statement.
"Democrats proved again today that they intend to spend as much of your money as they can get their hands on. And when that's not enough, they will borrow from your
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Rep. Griffith Opposes Debt Limit Increase
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after voting no on a bill to increase the debt limit.
"Instead of addressing the national debt, which now surpasses $29 trillion, the Biden Administration and congressional Democrats want to add trillions more through their reconciliation bill.
"Raising the debt limit by $2.5 trillion without anything in the way of spending reform on
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Rep. McEachin Votes in Support of House Resolution to Hold Mark Meadows in Contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted to support H.Res. 851 to find Mark Randall Meadows in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena issued by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack.
"Mark Meadows's decision to defy the law and ignore a congressional subpoena issued by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack is reprehensibl
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Rep. McEachin Votes to Protect Full Faith & Credit of U.S., Address Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted for must-pass legislation to prevent a first-ever default on the federal debt, which would result in economic catastrophe for nearly every American family and the entire global economy. This legislation now goes to President Biden to be signed into law, ensuring the federal government can continue to meet its financial obligations.
"Congress has a responsi
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Rep. Spanberger Breaks Dam on Provider Relief Fund Payments as Omicron Surges, Announces $163 Million for Virginia Healthcare Providers & Senior Living Facilities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
After repeatedly pushing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release remaining Provider Relief Fund (PRF) dollars to American healthcare providers, U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger today announced $163 million in PRF funding to support Virginia's healthcare workforce and patients as they combat COVID-19 and its variants.
Today's award of $163 million will help Virginia healthcare pr
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Rep. Spanberger Hosts Virtual Town Hall Focused on Issues Facing Central Virginia Families, Businesses, Seniors, & Infrastructure
HENRICO, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
This week, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger hosted an open, public telephone town hall focused on issues facing Central Virginia's families, seniors, and economy.
At the start of the event, Spanberger discussed how Virginia will strongly benefit from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was signed into law last month. During the course of the town hall, she answer
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Rep. Wexton Announces New Constituent Casework Milestones: 6,500 Cases Closed and Over $11 Million Returned to Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2021:
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced new constituent casework milestones as she approaches the end of her third year serving the people of Virginia's 10th District in Congress. Wexton's team has successfully closed 6,542 constituent cases, returned a total of $11,238,581 owed to taxpayers by the federal government, and responded to more than 175,412 calls and emails.
"Since co
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Sen. Capito Hears From Local Child Care Providers on Impact of Democrats' Disastrous Childcare Plan
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2021:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today led a virtual discussion with local childcare providers from West Virginia where she heard directly from them about the negative impacts the Democrats' reckless tax-and-spending spree legislation would have on childcare workers and families.
During the discussion, the West Virginia childcare providers outlined several examples
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Sen. Capito Votes to Support Military, Enhance Security
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2021:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA), bipartisan legislation to support our troops, strengthen the military, and enhance national security. Several provisions Senator Capito supported were included in this legislation that will benefit West Virginia.
Senator Capito issued the below st
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Sen. Capito, Colleagues Slam Democrats' Harmful Child Care Proposals in Reckless Tax-and-Spend Spree
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2021:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined a group of her Republican colleagues in discussing the harmful provisions in the Democrats' reckless tax-and-spending spree legislation and the consequences they would have on child care providers, parents, and children.
Earlier today, Senator Capito hosted a virtual discussion with local child care providers from West V
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Sen. Kaine Statement on Senate Passage of National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes numerous provisions he championed to benefit Virginia's defense community, shipbuilding industry, and victims of sexual assault.
"As a member of the Armed Services Committee, each year I work to deliver
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Sen. Manchin Announces $59.4 Million in COVID-19 Relief for 391 West Virginia Healthcare Providers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced $59,449,272 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support 391 West Virginia healthcare providers. This funding from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) was included in the CARES Act and other bipartisan COVID-19 relief packages. In addition to these funds, West Virginia healthcare prov
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Sen. Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act, Secures West Virginia Priorities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), applauded the Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). Senator Manchin secured $9.346 billion for West Virginia priorities. The FY22 NDAA authorizes $768 billion, including $740.3 billion for the
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Sen. Manchin: West Virginians Have One Month Left to Apply for Health Insurance During Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) urged West Virginians without health insurance to apply for coverage during the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment Period, which ends on January 15th, 2022. January 15th is the last day to enroll in or changes plans for coverage in 2022.
"West Virginians have one month left to apply for quality, affordable health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act
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Sen. Warner Applauds Senate Passage of Annual Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today applauded the Senate passage of the nation's annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
"I'm proud to have voted today to pass legislation that will further strengthen our nation's military and technological capabilities, as well as reaffirm our commitment to servicemembers - all while making crucial investments that will boost local economies a
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Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $2.7 Million to Keep West Virginia Communities Safe
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2021:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,726,085 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for programs across West Virginia to improve victims' services, improve forensic science capabilities, support taskforces aimed at preventing internet crimes against children and keeping neig
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Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $2.7 Million to Keep West Virginia Communities Safe
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,726,085 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for programs across West Virginia to improve victims' services, improve forensic science capabilities, support taskforces aimed at preventing internet crimes against children and keeping neighborhoods safe.
"West Virginian
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Sens. Warner & Kaine Request Federal Funding for Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Project
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) were joined by Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) and Elaine Luria (D-VA-02) in sending a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting the inclusion of at least $60 million in funding to start construction on the City of Norfolk's Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. This funding is being requested as part of the
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Sens. Warner, Portman, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Treasury Secretary to Implement Cryptocurrency Provision in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Effectively
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Rob Portman (R-OH), along with their bipartisan colleagues Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Pat Toomey (R-PA), and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asking the Treasury Department to work with Congress in order to ensure that the cryptocurrency provision included in the recently-enacted Infrastructure Investment and Job
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