U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
Alzheimer's Task Force Co-Chairs Sens. Collins, Markey, and Warner Applaud $289 Million Increase for Alzheimer's Research in Omnibus Spending Package
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Co-chairs of Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), commended the inclusion of $3.5 billion for Alzheimer's and related dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus spending bill. This funding is a $289 million increase over the previous year's appropriations,
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House Education & Labor Committee Chairman Scott Issues Statement on Extension of Student Loan Payment Pause
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement:
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Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement urging the Biden administration to extend the pause on student loan repayment, collections, and interest accrual through 2022.
"I am urging the Biden-Harris administration to extend relief for student loan borrowers through the end of this year. Throughout the pandemic, the
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One Year Later, Rep. Wexton Highlights Unprecedented Recovery Powered by American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
One year since Democrats' American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law, Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) highlighted how this legislation changed the course of the pandemic, put working Virginians back on the path to financial security, and supported police officers, firefighters, health care workers, and other frontline heroes.
"In the year since we passed the American Rescue Plan, businesses have reopened
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Opening Statement of Sen. Capito for Oversight Hearing of Clean Water SRF Fund
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following opening statement on March 16, 2022:
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The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held an oversight hearing of the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) formula.
Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery.
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and great statement.
"I can't start without saying the images and the video that we saw,
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Rep. Beyer Introduces Legislation to Rename Arlington Post Office After Longtime Letter Carrier Jesus Collazos
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced legislation to rename the post office in Arlington on George Mason Drive (currently designated "Arlington Post Office") after local letter carrier Jesus Collazos. Collazos immigrated to Northern Virginia from Colombia in 1978 and worked for 25 years as a USPS postal carrier in Arlington. He died of COVID-19 early in the pandemic.
"Jesus Collazos was a beloved figure who
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Rep. Beyer Requests Halt to Route Changes as Increasing Flights Drive Regional Airplane Noise to Pre-Pandemic Levels
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Representative of Northern Virginia and member of the Quiet Skies Caucus, today wrote to the heads of the U.S. Secret Service and the Federal Aviation Administration seeking a halt to procedural changes for regional airplane flight patterns. Beyer's letter noted that the because the changes were not preceded by an environmental review process and were implemented just before
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Rep. Foxx Issues Opening Statement at Education, Labor Markup
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2022:
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a full committee markup regarding workers' compensation programs, school safety, and Community Services Block Grants:
"Most of the bills being presented in this markup are
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Rep. Foxx on Passage of Education, Labor Bills
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement:
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Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Committee passed legislation regarding workers' compensation programs, school safety, and Community Services Block Grants:
"With the exception of H.R. 6087, the legislation Democrats advanced today will do little to i
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Rep. Foxx: A Win for American Workers
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on March 16, 2022:
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Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after a Texas federal judge overturned a Department of Labor (DOL) final rule that rescinded a Trump-era rule clarifying the classification of workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
"Independent co
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Rep. Luria Responds to Release of VA Plan to Expand Access to Health Care Services for Coastal Virginia Veterans
WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSRep) -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), responded to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission recommendations to expand health care services for veterans in Coastal Virginia. Released yesterday, the report calls for a number of changes, including investing in modern facilities that are closer to Hampton Roads as the region experiences an increased demand for outpatient
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Rep. McEachin Announces HHS Grant to Research Adolescent Obesity
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 11 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced a $249,909 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Virginia Commonwealth University to support research into adolescent obesity.
"Many young Americans struggle with obesity, which often causes high blood pressure and high cholesterol,"said Rep. McEachin (VA-04).
"These factors can lead to cardiovascular, muscular, and
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Rep. Scott: Committee Advances Six Bills to Strengthen Social Safety Net, Build Healthier Communities
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2022:
The House Committee on Education and Labor advanced six bills that would strengthen the social safety net and build healthier communities for all Americans.
"Our responsibility for the general welfare of the nation is the provision for safe and enriching communities. Regrettably, far too many students, workers, and families do not h
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Rep. Wittman Statement on Ukrainian President Zelenksyy's Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on March 16, 2022:
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Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to Ukrainian President Zelenksyy's virtual address to Congress.
"This morning, in a powerful address to Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed the world what a real leader looks like. His unwavering dedication to his country and the Ukrainian people will go down in history as one of th
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Rep. Wittman Supports National Security, Votes Against Wasteful Government Spending
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Ranking Member on the House Armed Services Committee, supported increasing our national security and defense funding by voting in support of both H.R, 6969 - Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act and the national security and defense portion of H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, while voting against wasteful government spending in his vote aga
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Reps. McEachin, Dingell Lead 17 Members in Commending EPA Lead Strategy, Providing Additional Recommendations
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) led a group of seventeen Members in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan applauding the agency's recently released Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities. The EPA's Lead Strategy centers around three primary objectives: reducing community expo
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Sen. Capito Stresses Importance of SRF Formula for Rural Communities Facing Population Loss
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- 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 Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, questioned witnesses about the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) formula.
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DEFINITION OF NEED: "The devil is in the details. There has to be a good definition of 'What is need?' Is need you don't have enough capacity for a growing population or is it ne
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Sen. Capito Stresses Importance of SRF Formula for Rural Communities Facing Population Loss
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2022:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, questioned witnesses about the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) formula.
HIGHLIGHTS:
DEFINITION OF NEED: "The devil is in the details. There has to be a good definition of 'Wha
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Sen. Kaine Applauds Biden Administration Announcement of TPS for Afghans
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement applauding the Department of Homeland Security announcement that Afghans in the United States would receive Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
"This is an important step to help protect Afghans in the U.S., and I'm proud that Virginia has been leading the way to support our Afghan community. I want to thank President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas for taki
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Sen. Manchin Attends Ukrainian President Zelensky's Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- 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 after attending Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to Congress.
"I greatly appreciate the opportunity to hear directly from President Zelensky as he continues to show immense courage leading his country through this senseless attack from Vladimir Putin.
"The United States can and must do more to support the valiant eff
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Senate Environment Committee Ranking Member Capito Issues Opening Statement for Oversight Hearing of Clean Water SRF Fund
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2022:
The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held an oversight hearing of the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) formula.
Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery.
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and great statement.
"I can't s
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Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $9.3 Million for West Virginians Experiencing Homelessness, Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 16, 2022:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9,346,404 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program for nineteen organizations across West Virginia. The CoC awards were provided in the 2020 year-end stimulus package to help quickly reh
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Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $9.3 Million for West Virginians Experiencing Homelessness, Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 16, 2022:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9,346,404 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program for nineteen organizations across West Virginia. The CoC awards were provided in the 2020 year-end stimulus package to help quickly rehouse individual
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Statement of Senate Intel Chairman Sen. Warner on President Zelenskyy's Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Congress.
"I was incredibly moved by President Zelenskyy's words this morning and by the powerful images of the destruction inflicted on the Ukrainian people as a result of Russia's indiscriminate attacks on civilian targets.
"A
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Summary: President Biden Signs Into Law Funding for 10 Community-Requested Virginia Projects Rep. Spanberger Secured in Federal Appropriations Bill, Totaling More Than $6.4M
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 16, 2022:
U.S. President Joe Biden today signed into law funding for 10 Central Virginia projects that Spanberger successfully secured as part of a U.S. House and U.S. Senate-passed fiscal year (FY)2022 appropriations bill. The major investment in these community-requested projects totals more than $6.4 million that is now headed to Virginia's Seventh District.
Spanberger worked directly wit
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