U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
Amid Reports of Racial Discrimination at Ukraine's Border, Warner Pushes to Ensure That All Refugees Are Granted Equal Access to Safety
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 3, 2022:
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter today urging the Ukrainian government to ensure that Africans in Ukraine are not blocked from evacuating the country or seeking safety amid Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine.
This letter comes on the heels of reports that individuals from Africa and Asia have been discriminated against whil
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Manchin Questions National Security Experts on Banning Russian Imports, Russian Nuclear Threats
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee, questioned Ms. Heather A. Conley, President of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, and Mr. Roger Zakheim, Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. Senator Manchin questioned the witnesses on the path forward for
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Rep. Foxx Leads Bipartisan Effort to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement:
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Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after introducing the RETURN Act, bipartisan legislation that would make it easier for consumers and manufacturers to keep opioids off our streets.
"The bipartisan Reduce Exposure and the Threat of Unused Residual Narcotics (RETURN) Act has one simple goal: to make it easier for both manufacturers and consumers to keep opioids of
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Rep. Good Votes for Bipartisan Veterans Policy While Speaker Pelosi Plays Political Games
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
This week, the House of Representatives voted on proposals related to healthcare benefits for veterans impacted by burn pit toxins.
Congressman Good joined an overwhelming majority of Republicans and voted against H.R. 3967, the so-called Honoring Our PACT Act after House Democrats broke with the tradition of crafting veterans' benefits bills in a bipartisan fashion.
If Pelosi's partisan bill becomes law, the
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Rep. Griffith Issues Statement on H.R. 3967
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement on H.R. 3967.
"I believe it is important that we support our veterans who were exposed to toxic substances released by burn pits, and I have backed bills that would do so.
"The bill that passed the House today, H.R. 3967, however, is not the solution to this problem because it contains too many extraneous provisions.
"The Senate has alread
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Rep. Luria Advances Legislation to Expand Health Care Access to Burn Pit Veterans
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Rep. Elaine Luria (VA-02), advanced the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2021 to broaden the definition of toxic exposure, expand access to comprehensive health care services covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and strengthen benefits for veterans were exposed to toxic substances during their service.
The Honoring Our PACT Act passed today includes two of Rep. L
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Rep. McEachin Announces Over $500,000 Grant to VCU to Curb Suicide Rates in Va.
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 3, 2022:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) today announced a $525,609 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
This grant will specifically fund studies to look at the genetics of suicidality to identify and dissect psychosocial pathways to risk.
"Suicides in Virginia have tragically increased over the last decade," said Rep.
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Rep. McKinley Stands Up for Veterans, Expanding Access to Va. Health Care and Benefits for Those Exposed to Toxic Chemicals
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 3, 2022:
Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) took action today in support of West Virginia's veterans by voting yes on the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
The PACT Act expands health care benefits to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their service, like Agent Orange, radiation, and burn pits.
"Our veterans risked their lives in def
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Rep. Miller Introduces West Virginia's Matthew Christiansen in Congressional Roundtable on Addiction Recovery
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) this week introduced Dr. Matthew Christiansen as the witness at a Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness and Growth roundtable on addiction recovery. Dr. Christiansen is the Director of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Drug Control Policy. He also practices primary care and addiction medicine at Marshall Health, is an As
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Rep. Miller Urges Congressional Leadership to Pass Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 3, 2022:
Congresswoman Miller (R-WV) today led 28 of her colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to Congressional leadership calling for swift passage of the Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act.
Introduced by Congresswoman Miller in December 2021, the bipartisan legislation would reinstate the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) through the end of calendar year 2021. The ERTC wa
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Rep. Wittman Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on State of Surface Navy
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Virginia, ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Sea Power and Projection Forces, issued the following news release:
United States Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Sea Power and Projection Forces, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the state of the Surface Navy.
Rep. Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery:
I want to thank Chairman Courtney for yielding and
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Rep. Wittman Opening Statement at Joint Hearing on State of the Surface Navy
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following opening statement:
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Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces Rob Wittman (VA-01) gave the following statement at the Seapower and Projection Forces and Readiness Joint Hearing on the State of the Surface Navy.
Congressman Wittman's Opening Statement as Prepared for Delivery.
"I want to thank Chairman Courtney for yielding and especially thank Chairman Garamendi and Ranking Member
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Sen. Capito Joins Bipartisan Effort to Ban Russian Energy Imports
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and a bipartisan group of their colleagues in introducing the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act, which would prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal.
"The United States should not be subsidizing Vladimir Putin's wa
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Sen. Capito Joins Colleagues in Pressing White House for Accounting of Trillions in COVID-19 Spending
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
After President Joe Biden reiterated in his State of the Union Address his plans to ask Congress for additional COVID-19 funding, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) yesterday joined 35 of her Republican colleagues in a letter, led by U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah), to the president requesting an accounting of how the federal government has allocated trillions in taxpayer funds to co
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Sen. Kaine: Va. & Md. Senators Announce More Than $120 Million for WMATA
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-MD) announced $120,145,016 in federal funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). This funding, awarded through the Department of Transportation (DOT), was authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) supported by the Senators and signed by President Joe Biden.
"One year ago, we vo
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Sen. Manchin Blasts Short-Sighted, Partisan Actions That Put American Energy Reliability, Security, and Independence at Risk
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered the following remarks during a full committee hearing to review recent actions of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relating to permitting construction and operation of interstate natural gas pipelines and other natural gas infrastructure projects.
The hearing also featured testimony
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Sen. Manchin Blasts Short-Sighted, Partisan Actions That Put American Energy Reliability, Security, Independence At Risk
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2022:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered the following remarks during a full committee hearing to review recent actions of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relating to permitting construction and operation of interstate natural gas pipelines and
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Sen. Manchin: FERC Actions Contribute to 'Death By A Thousand Cuts' of Fossil Fuels That Are Critical to American Energy Reliability, Security, Independence
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2022:
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to review recent actions of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relating to permitting, construction and operation of interstate natural gas pipelines and other natural gas infrastructure projects. During the hearing, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV)
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Sen. Manchin: FERC's Actions Contribute to 'Death By a Thousand Cuts' of Fossil Fuels That are Critical to American Energy Reliability, Security and Independence
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to review recent actions of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relating to permitting, construction and operation of interstate natural gas pipelines and other natural gas infrastructure projects. During the hearing, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, pressed the FERC commissioners on their reckless de
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Sen. Warner Joins Bipartisan Effort to Ban Russian Energy Imports
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) joined Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and a bipartisan group of Senate and House members in introducing the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act, which would prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal into the United States.
In 2021, the Un
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Sen. Warner: Va. & Md. Senators Announce More Than $120 Million for WMATA
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-MD) announced $120,145,016 in federal funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). This funding, awarded through the Department of Transportation (DOT), was authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) supported by the Senators and signed by President Joe Biden.
"One year ago, we
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Sens. Capito, Carper, Boozman Introduce Recycling, Composting Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2022:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the EPW Committee, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), also a member of the EPW Committee, today introduced two pieces of legislation focused on recycling and compost
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Sens. Kaine, Markey & Duckworth Introduce Bill to Help People Living With Long COVID
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP) Committee, led the introduction of the Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education (CARE) for Long COVID Act, legislation to help people living with long-term COVID-19 symptoms. This bill would improve research on long COVID as well as provide resources for people with long COVID. U.S. Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and T
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Sens. Manchin, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ban Russia Energy Imports
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee introduced the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act which would prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal. They were joined by Senators John Tester (D-MT),
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Sens. Warner & Kaine Introduce Resolution Celebrating the Centennial of Navy Aircraft Carriers
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced a Senate resolution celebrating the centennial of Navy aircraft carriers.
"Aircraft carriers are instrumental to our national security," said the Senators. "In the century since America's first aircraft carrier, the USS Langley, was commissioned in Portsmouth, Virginia has continued to play a major role i
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Sens. Warner & Kaine Introduce Resolution Celebrating the Centennial of Navy Aircraft Carriers
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced a Senate resolution celebrating the centennial of Navy aircraft carriers.
"Aircraft carriers are instrumental to our national security," said the Senators. "In the century since America's first aircraft carrier, the USS Langley, was commissioned in Portsmouth, Virginia has continued to play a major role in
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Sens. Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity Among Students
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine joined Senator Elizabeth Warren, as well as a bicameral group of their colleagues, in urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack to issue guidance clarifying college students' eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to address the growing food insecurity crisis among college students.
"College students repr
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