U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
190+ Congressional Democrats File Amicus Brief Defending EPA Clean Air Act Authority
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
more than 190 congressional Democrats submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in support of the EPA's authority to tackle the climate crisis, protect the public from dangerous air pollution, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Led by Chair Frank Pal
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190+ Congressional Democrats File Amicus Brief Defending EPA's Clean Air Act Authority
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
More than 190 congressional Democrats submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the case of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Led by Chairman Tom Carper of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Chair Kathy Castor of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, and Chair Frank Pallone, Jr. of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the
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Rep. Beyer: Statement of Egypt Human Rights Caucus on the Egyptian Government's Pending Deadline to Comply With Human Rights Conditions on U.S. Taxpayer Gifted Weapons
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Jan. 25, 2022:
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Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), co-chairs of Congress' Egypt Human Rights Caucus, issued the following statement today on the pending deadline for the Egyptian government's compliance with human rights conditions laid out by President Biden.
"We welcome the recent release of several high-profile Egyptian political prisoners, but note that these releases come as Sisi's go
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Rep. Castor; 190+ Congressional Democrats File Amicus Brief Defending EPA Clean Air Act Authority
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
On Tuesday, more than 190 congressional Democrats submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the case of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in support of the EPA's authority to tackle the climate crisis, protect the public from dangerous air pollution, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Led by Chair Kath
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Rep. Foxx: OSHA Withdrawal of the Vaccine ETS Doesn't Go Far Enough
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 25, 2022:
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Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Biden administration withdrew its emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring millions of private sector workers to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine or test weekly. Yet the administration failed to withdraw
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Rep. Griffith Introduces Bill to Ensure Supply of Domestic-Manufactured PPE During National Emergencies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced the Domestic Security Using Production Partnerships and Lessons from Yesterday (SUPPLY) Act, a bill to require the Federal Government to enter into partnerships with domestic manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to ensure a supply of PPE during national emergencies.
"The United States should never again be depend
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Rep. McEachin Condemns McConnell's Comments on African American Voters
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) sent a letter to Minority Leader Mitch McConnell condemning a disparaging comment he made about African American voters. During a press conference, Sen. McConnell insinuated that African Americans are not American citizens, prompting a swift rebuke by Congressman McEachin.
"African Americans have been systematically disenfranchised for generatio
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Rep. McEachin Launches Annual Black History Month Essay Contest
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced the launch of his annual Black History Month Essay Contest. All middle and high school students in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District are invited to participate in this year's competition, which will focus on voting rights and the work of the late Congressman John R. Lewis.
"With Black History Month fast approaching, I am
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Rep. Miller to The Hill: U.S. Must Act Now on Trade and Economic Leadership in the Indo-Pacific and China
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following commentary to The Hill:
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In an op-ed for The Hill, U.S. Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Darin LaHood (R-IL), members of the House Ways and Means Committee, highlighted the importance of their legislation, the U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific and China Act.
In the op-ed, the members write:
"U.S. economic challenges and trade silence mean one thing to China: opportunity. Over the past year, Ch
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Rep. Scott: House Committee Chairs Statement on Unveiling of the America COMPETES Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release:
The House posted text of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022. In the Committee's jurisdiction, the America COMPETES Act of 2022 includes a historic investment to increase pathways to STEM and computer science education, expand Registered Apprenticeship programs to train more
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Rep. Spanberger to HHS: Hold Drug Companies Accountable for Breaking the Law, Crack Down on Illegal Price Hikes
HENRICO, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
In response to a rash of reckless decisions by pharmaceutical companies, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger is leading a bipartisan effort to protect the 340B Drug Pricing Program and prevent additional prescription drug hikes on Virginia healthcare providers and the communities they serve.
The 340B Drug Pricing Program was enacted by Congress in 1992 with bipartisan support and is oversee
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Reps. Johnson and Beyer Celebrate James Webb Space Telescope Reaching Orbit
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) successfully reached its final destination at the second Lagrange point (L2). Over the next five months of commissioning, JWST will align its optics and calibrate its scientific instruments before the telescope begins collecting data. The main goals of Webb's mission include searching for the first galaxies formed in the universe, observing the formation o
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Reps. Pressley, Beyer Urge CDC to Collect, Publish Demographic Data on Prevalence of Long COVID
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urging it to publicly report findings on the prevalence of Long COVID, including disaggregated demographic data. Publicly reporting this critical data will help lawmakers and researchers better understand Long COVID, the depth of its public health impact
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Sen. Carper: 190+ Congressional Democrats File Amicus Brief Defending EPA Clean Air Act Authority
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release:
More than 190 congressional Democrats submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the case of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Led by Chairman Tom Carper of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Chair Kathy Castor of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, and Chair Frank Pallone, Jr. of the
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Sen. Manchin Announces $2.1 to Provide Food, Housing to West Virginians Experiencing Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,134,042 from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to counties across West Virginia as part of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. This funding will be used to provide food and housing to West Virginians experiencing food insecurity and homelessness. The American Rescue Plan pr
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Sen. Markey Joins 190+ Congressional Democrats in Amicus Brief Defending EPA's Clean Air Act Authority
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
Senator Markey, along with more than 190 congressional Democrats, submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the case of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The brief supports EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act to protect the public from harmful pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and address the climate crisis. It also rejects spurious argu
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Sen. Smith Joins 190+ Congressional Democrats in Brief to the Supreme Court Defending EPA's Clean Air Act Authority
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.), along with more than 190 congressional Democrats, submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the case of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The brief supports EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act to protect the public from harmful pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and address the climate crisis. It also rejects spu
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Sens. Capito, Manchin, and McKinley Announce More Than $37 Million From the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for Corridor H
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Congressman David McKinley (R-W.Va.) announced $37,335,171 from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fund Corridor H, the last remaining section of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) in West Virginia.
"When my EPW Committee was writing the surface transp
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Sens. Manchin, Capito, McKinley Announce More Than $37M From the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for Corridor H
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representative David McKinley (R-WV) announced $37,335,171 from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fund Corridor H, the last remaining section of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) in West Virginia.
"Completing Corridor H - West Virginia's remaining section of the Ap
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Sens. Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $2M in Federal Funding for Housing Counseling Services in Va.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022:
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $2,089,275 in federal funding to Catholic Charities USA and the Virginia Housing Development Authority for housing counseling services. The funding was awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling to provide counseling services to tenants and homeowners to improve their housing conditio
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Sens. Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $20M in Funding for Appalachian Development Highway System
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $19,962,161 in funding for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) to help further connect Virginia's Appalachian region to national Interstates. The funding, awarded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in coordination with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), was made possible by the bipartisan infrast
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Sens. Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $20M in Funding for Appalachian Development Highway System
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $19,962,161 in funding for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) to help further connect Virginia's Appalachian region to national Interstates. The funding, awarded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in coordination with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), was made possible by the bipartisan infra
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