WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Representatives John Garamendi (CA-03) and Donald S. Beyer (VA-08), co-chairs of the Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, today led 51 of their colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden urging the United States to take bold steps to reduce its reliance on nuclear weapons, elevate arms control, and retire former President Donald T  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 26, 2022: On Thursday, the Joint Economic Committee, led by Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), released a new report examining the economy- and society-wide benefits of closing the Medicaid coverage gap. In 11 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, 2.2 million workers who earn above their state's Medicaid eligibility threshold but below the pov  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: More than 190 congressional Democrats, including Congressman Tony Cardenas (CA-29), 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 Pallone, Jr. o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news on Jan. 26, 2022: United States Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) joined Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and other lawmakers today in introducing legislation to make bold investments in a workforce capable of preparing for and responding to climate change. The Climate Resilience Workforce Act builds the skilled, equitable, and necessary workforce that America needs to achieve climate resilience while crea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 26, 2022: * * * Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding House Democrats' so-called China competitiveness bill: "The last thing America needs right now is another legislative masquerade orchestrated by House Democrats - and yet, that's exactly what we've re  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Jan. 26, 2022: * * * Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today visited Manifold Mining in New Castle. The facility mines cryptocurrency and repairs computers used in mining. Griffith issued the following statement. "Cryptocurrency is emerging as a valuable technology in today's economy. It is important for policymakers to understand this industry, be aware of the potential benefits it can bring to our lo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Jan. 26, 2022: * * * The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded St. Mary's Health Wagon, commonly known as the Health Wagon, $40,800 for telehealth equipment. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement. "I have long advocated for telehealth services as a way to reach underserved and isolated communities. The pandemic has proven the value of these services, and I suppo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced two grants totaling $634,162 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). VCU will receive $487,141 for its Resiliency Workforce Training Program to help prevent burnout for health care professionals and other workers, and $147,021 to support research into aging. "Our health   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet: The success and competitiveness of the American economy depends on the strength of our nation's workforce. The America COMPETES Act will connect our nation's students and workers with the skills they need t- succeed in high-tech industries while keeping our economy competitive in the years ahead. These investments will allow more K-12 schools t- offer th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: 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 workers, and strengthen America's e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: On Thursday, the Joint Economic Committee, led by Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), released a new report examining the economy- and society-wide benefits of closing the Medicaid coverage gap. In 11 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, 2.2 million workers who earn above their state's Medicaid eligibility threshold but below the poverty line are rendered ineligible   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, 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 arguments made b  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Colorado U.S. Representatives Jason Crow, Ed Perlmutter, Diana DeGette, and Joe Neguse joined U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) and U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) and more than 180 congressional Democrats in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the case of West Virginia v. Environmen  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Huntington today that highlighted the impact of local employers, and programs and partnerships that are driving workforce development in the region. First, Senator Capito toured the Level 1 Fasteners facility with president and owner Andrea Bourelais, and discussed her continued work in Congress to secure  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: Senator Hirono, along with more than 190 congressional Democrats, submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a case looking at the EPA's ability to regulate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions under the Clean Air Act (CAA). "In Hawaii, we understand the sense of urgency in addressing climate change as we continue to experience its   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Jan. 26, 2022: * * * U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement from the Supreme Court. "Justice Breyer has served admirably on this nation's highest court for more than 27 years, and he will leave a lasting legacy of fairness and justice. "I look forward to working with my colleagues and with President Biden to confirm a qualified nominee to  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement on Jan. 26, 2022: * * * U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued a statement on the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer and the vacancy on the Supreme Court of the United States. "Justice Breyer has dedicated much of his life to upholding the rule of law and we are grateful for his service. I wish him a happy and fulfilling retirement. "I take my Constitutional responsibility to advis  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) visited the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department to discuss the need for additional COVID-19 treatments to help combat the Omicron variant. Senator Manchin then called U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to urge him to allocate these COVID-19 treatments to vulnerable populations, such as West Virginia  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner today joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide penalty relief for taxpayers amid extensive, ongoing processing backlogs at the IRS. The House version of the letter was led by U.S. Representatives Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.-38), Darin LaHood (R-Ill.-18), Richard   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Following a recent $65 million settlement between the U.S. government and Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC) LLC, a privatized military housing provider that pled guilty to fraudulent business practices, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined 16 Democratic Senators in a new oversight effort to protect the nation's servicemembers from unsanitary, unsafe living conditions at military base housing operated by BBC  more