U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
Joint Economic Committee Issues Opening Statement From Chairman Beyer on Empowering Older Workers for Stronger Economy
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on Feb. 9, 2022, entitled "Building a Better Labor Market: Empowering Older Workers for a Stronger Economy":
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I would like to welcome everyone to the Joint Economic Committee's hearing titled "Building a Better Labor Market: Empowering Older Workers for a Stronger Economy." I want to thank each of our truly distinguished witnesses for sharing th
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Rep. Luria's Week Delivering for Coastal Virginia
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Last week, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), delivered for Coastal Virginia by securing more than $18.5 million for seven community funded projects, fighting to expand access to global markets for Virginia's seafood processors, and announcing $52 million in American Rescue Plan funding for transportation projects.
On Wednesday, Rep. Luria announced more than $18.5 million in funding for seven community projects
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
Disabled coal miners face barriers to adequate compensation and benefits for black lung disease. Under the Black Lung Benefits Act, coal miners who are totally disabled from black lung disease are entitled to modest benefits of roughly $700 per month plus medical benefits associated with the disease. Unfortunately, coal miners face numerous barriers to
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act Section By Section
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2022 (H.R. 6102)
TITLE I - BLACK LUNG BENEFITS
Part A - Improvement in the Process of Filing and Adjudicating Claims for Benefits
Section 101. Providing Assistance with Claims for Miners and Their Dependent Family Members
This section expands services provided by black lung clinics to assist miners, surviving s
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
Background
In 1964, Congress first established the Community Action Program (CAP), the predecessor of Community Action Agencies (CAAs), to support locally driven anti-poverty programs as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's "War on Poverty."
Today, CAAs--whose work is supported by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)--form a network of more than
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Federal Firefighters Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
Firefighters are at a greater risk from occupational illnesses because of hazards associated with their work.
Firefighters are routinely exposed t- occupational hazards ranging from diesel emissions t- carbon monoxide t- cancer-causing chemicals released during fires. Due t- their daily exposure t- stress, smoke, heat, and various toxic substances, fir
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Federal Firefighters Fairness Act Section By Section
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022 (H.R. 2499)
Section 1. Short Title
This section specifies that the bill may be cited as the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022. Section 2. Certain Diseases Presumed to be Work-Related Cause of Disability or Death for Federal Employees in Fire Protection Activities
Section 2(a) amends the Federal Employ
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
Injured federal employees rely on the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) Program to cover the costs of their care.
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) provides wage-loss compensation, medical treatment, return- to-work assistance, and vocational rehabilitation to civilian federal employees hurt on the job. Under the program, medical c
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act Section By Section
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022 (H.R. 6807)
Section 1. Short Title
This section states that the title of the bill is the "Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022."
Section 2. Inclusion of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Federal Employees' Compe
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Longshore & Harbor Workers' COVID-19 Compensation Act
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
Maritime workers are at increased risk of contracting COVID-19 due to the nature of their work.
Maritime workers across the country have continued to perform essential work throughout the pandemic. Unfortunately, many maritime workers, particularly shipbuilding and longshore workers, must work in close proximity and in confined spaces, placing them at
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Longshore & Harbor Workers' COVID-19 Compensation Act Section by Section
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
Longshore and Harbor Workers' COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2022 (H.R. 3114)
Sec. 1. Short Title
This bill may be cited as the Longshore and Harbor Workers' COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2022.
Sec. 2. Claims Related to COVID-19
Section 2 provides that employees engaged in "maritime employment" under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: School Shooting Safety & Preparedness Act
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
Background
In Sandy Hook, Parkland, and countless communities across the country, gun violence has claimed the lives of students and educators.
The first step toward stopping school shootings is better understanding when and how they happen. There is currently no official data collection on this issue, leaving a gaping hole in how the American public
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: School Shooting Safety & Preparedness Act Section By Section
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5428)
SECTION 1. Short Title.
Titles the bill the "School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act."
SECTION 2. Definitions.
* Defines the terms "firearm" and ammunition" as such terms are defined in criminal code.
* Defines the term "large capacity ammunition feeding device" as such term was defined in
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Rep. Spanberger, Colleagues Lead 100 Colleagues in Bipartisan, Bicameral Call for IRS to Address Ongoing Concerns and Processing Delays
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger alongside U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) -- as well as U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), and Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) -- led a bipartisan and bicameral group of 100 colleagues in urging the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide much needed relief as the agency struggle
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Sen. Capito Ensures Commitment to Border Security in Final Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, helped craft legislation included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 appropriations omnibus package that would protect our Homeland, strengthen border security, enhance cybersecurity, and support the work of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.
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Sen. Capito, 48 GOP Senators to President Biden: An Iran Agreement Without Broad Congressional Support Will Not Survive
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 14, 2022:
In a joint statement issued today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and 48 Republican senators told the Biden administration they will not support the revived Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran, which, according to public reports, will weaken sanctions and lessen restrictions on Iran's nuclear program.
"According to press reports, the Biden administratio
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Sen. Kaine, Senate Republican Leader McConnell Push FDA to Implement New Legal Tobacco Age Set by Their Bill
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)--who successfully worked together to pass their legislation to raise the tobacco age from 18 to 21 in 2019--pushed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue the guidance needed to fully implement and enforce that change.
"There have already been significant delays in the rulemaking process and limited communication about these
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Sen. Manchin: I Am Unable to Support Nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin to Federal Reserve Board
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to oppose the nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin to the Federal Reserve Board.
"Now more than ever, the United States must have policy leaders and economic experts who are focused on the most pressing issues facing the American people and our nation - specifically rising inflation and energy costs. I have carefully revi
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Senate Energy Committee Issues Opening Statement From Chairman Manchin on Energy Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on March 1, 2022, on energy legislation:
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Before we turn to the legislation before us today, I want to take a moment to acknowledge Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how Putin has used energy as a weapon to gain leverage over our European allies.
One thing that hasn't been talked about as much is that during this time
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Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce STEM Grants for Fairmont State, Concord Universities
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 14, 2022:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $448,352 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support STEM education focused projects at Fairmont State University and Concord University.
"It's great to see the National Science Foundation invest into programs that advance STE
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Sens. Capito, Manchin Join Bipartisan Request for Information on U.S. Protection From Russian Cyber, Disinformation Threats
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 14, 2022:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee, today joined 22 bipartisan senators requesting information from U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Aleja
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Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce STEM Grants for Fairmont State, Concord Universities
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 14, 2022:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and, both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $448,352 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support STEM education focused projects at Fairmont State University and Concord University.
"The National Science Foundation continues to be a great partner for West Virginia colleges and uni
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Sens. Manchin, Capito Lead Bipartisan Request for Information on U.S. Protection From Russian Cyber, Disinformation Threats
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, led 22 bipartisan Senators requesting information from U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on efforts to protect the Uni
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Sens. Manchin, Capito Renew Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) recently joined a bipartisan group of 30 senators in requesting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalize its proposed rule to stop all retroactive direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees. This provision is expected to reduce seniors' out-of-pocket prescription drug costs by $21.3 billion over 10 years.
In a lette
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