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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia

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House Education Chairman Scott Issues Statement on House Passage of Bill to Lower Insulin Costs
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement after the House passed the Affordable Insulin Now Act (H.R. 6833): * * * "Today, the House took a critical step to ensure that Americans can get the affordable insulin they need. For people across the country, access to insulin can mean the difference between life and death. Yet, our nation's consumers continue to face skyrocketing insulin costs. "In ju  more
House Education Chairs Scott, Wilson Introduce Legislation to Update Nation Workforce Development Programs
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Higher Education Workforce Investment Subcommittee Chairwoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) introduced the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, legislation to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), H.R.7309, and expand America's workforce   more
On U.S. House Floor, Rep. Spanberger Honors Former Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star Executive Editor Phil Jenkins for His Commitment to Virginia & Local Journalism
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today honored Phil Jenkins -- former Executive Editor of The Free Lance-Star in Fredericksburg, Virginia -- on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize his nearly 24 years of service to his community, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the spirit of local journalism. In her remarks, Spanberger shared reflections from Jenkins's former colleagues  more
Rep. Foxx Issues Readout on Parental Rights Roundtable
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) hosted a roundtable discussion on the importance of protecting parental rights. Following the meeting, Republican Leader Foxx said: "Ideologically driven K-12 curriculum is unacceptable. Efforts to reform K-12 education should focus on increasin  more
Rep. Foxx Issues Statement on Weil Nomination to Lead Labor Department Wage & Hour Division
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Virginia Foxx (R-NC) gave the following statement in response to the Senate's failed cloture vote on President Biden's nomination of David Weil to run the Wage and Hour Division at the Labor Department: "David Weil's open hostility to economic opportunity and innovation re  more
Rep. Foxx Opposes Democrats' Radical Drug Price Control Scheme
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on March 31, 2022: * * * Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Virginia Foxx (R-NC) gave the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 6833, the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which imposes socialist drug controls, worsens the root problem of high insulin prices, and raises the cost of health care coverage   more
Rep. Foxx Reacts to Democrats' Introduction of Workforce Development Bill
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) reacted to the Democrats' introduction of workforce development legislation: "The majority's decision to bypass a bipartisan opportunity is truly unfortunate. I will continue working toward substantive reforms for America's workforce development  more
Rep. Foxx: Democrats' Drug Price Control Legislation is Dangerous Power Grab
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 6833, the so-called Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would bring our country one step closer to a socialist health care system. Key Excerpts from Republican Leader Foxx's Remarks: "Americans are r  more
Rep. Foxx: Don't Let Left Reinterpretation of Title IX Erase 50 Year of Progress for Women
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: On the House Floor, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) condemned the Left's reinterpretation of Title IX to erase women from sports. Republican Leader Foxx's Remarks: "The strides women have made across all corners of the sports world deserve to be celebrated, not torn to piece  more
Rep. Good Issues Official Statement on the Supreme Court Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman Good opposes Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's elevation to the Supreme Court of the United States and urges Senators Warner and Kaine to vote against the nomination in light of recent revelations about her pattern of weak sentencing in cases where predators took advantage of victimized children. "In addition to being unable to define the term "woman", and therefore being clearly unable to defend women  more
Rep. Luria Advances Legislation to Lower Drug Costs by Capping the Price of Insulin
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) voted to cap the out-of-pocket price of insulin at no more than $35 per month. The Affordable Insulin Now Act caps out-of-pocket costs for insulin at no more than $35 per month in Medicare Part D and commercial health insurance. The legislation ensures vital and affordable access to life-saving medication for the more than 37 million people in the United States who have diabetes, i  more
Rep. Luria Introduces Legislation to Assist Survivors of Sexual Assault & Harassment in the Military
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), introduced the Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Claims Coordination Act to better assist survivors of sexual assault and harassment in the military access the medical care they need and the compensation they deserve. Rep. Luria's legislation will require improved communication and coordination between the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA)   more
Rep. McEachin Helps Pass Legislation to Lower the Cost of Insulin for Virginians
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted in support of H.R. 6833, the Affordable Insulin Now Act, to address the high cost of insulin and lower costs for Virginian families. The legislation would lower out-of-pocket costs for Americans with diabetes by ensuring no patient, regardless of their insurer, pays more than $35 per month for the medication. "Too many Virginians face undue financial burde  more
Rep. Miller Congratulates Covenant School Boys and Girls Basketball Teams on U.S. House Floor
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today to congratulate the Covenant School boys and girls basketball teams. The Covenant School is a K-12 classical Christian school located in Huntington, West Virginia. The high school boys basketball team took home the National Championship in their division at the National Christian School Athletic Association  more
Rep. Mooney's Statement on President Biden's Extreme Budget Missing Hyde Amendment
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Alex Mooney, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: This week, President Joe Biden released his proposed budget for FY2023. For the second year in a row, his Far-Left spending agenda leaves out the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment is a longtime bipartisan policy that bars the use of federal funds to pay for abortion. The Hyde Amendment has saved the lives of more than 2.4 million unborn children in the United States. "As radical as President Biden's   more
Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet: For decades, the United States has chronically underfunded workforce training programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is the backbone of our nation's workforce development system. The law provides training and career services that help working people across the country get the skills they need and help employers secure a  more
Rep. Wexton Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin for Virginia Families
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted for landmark legislation to deliver lower insulin costs for Virginia families. By capping out-of-pocket expenses, the Affordable Insulin Now Act will ensure that Virginians pay no more than $35 for a monthly supply of insulin. "No one in America should have to sacrifice the care they need because they can't afford the costs," said Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton.  more
Rep. Wexton, Fellow Co-Chairs of Transgender Equality Task Force Lead Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), Marie Newman (D-IL), and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), co-chairs of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Transgender Equality Task Force, led 34 of their colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing International Transgender Day of Visibility, which occurs each year on March 31. "At a time when the rights and dignity of transgender people are under fierce  more
Rep. Wittman Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Posture, Readiness of Mobility Enterprise
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Virginia, ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the posture and readiness of the mobility enterprise. Rep. Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank Chairman Courtney fo  more
Reps. Harshbarger and Green Fight Back Against Harmful Material in Schools
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Reps. Diana Harshbarger and Mark Green of Tennessee introduced the No Obscene Teaching in Our Schools Act, also known as the NOT in Our Schools Act, which prohibits schools that have violated state laws on harmful material for children from receiving federal funds. This legislation follows the actions taken by Williamson County School Board to silence concerned parents. The school board intentionally  more
Reps. McKinley, Cartwright Introduce Bill to Ensure Long-Term Clean Up of Streams
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman David B. McKinley (W.Va.-01) and Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) introduced a bill to ensure funding for Abandoned Mine Land (AML) clean-up of contaminated streams. The STREAM Act: Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines Act, would allow states to set aside up to 30% of funding for AML restoration in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to address l  more
Reps. McKinley, Manchin, Sen. Capito, Urge EPA to Expedite Approval for States to Expand Carbon Capture Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman David B. McKinley (W.Va.-01) and U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging them to work expeditiously to approve applications from States that will allow them to assume responsibility (primacy) from EPA to store car  more
Sen. Capito Statement on Judge Jackson Confirmation Vote
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on March 31, 2022: * * * U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the below statement regarding the upcoming vote on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to serve as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court: "As I have said from the beginning, I take my constitutional duty to evaluate Supreme Court nominees seriously, and I have approached the nomination process with an   more
Sen. Kaine Statement on Announcement of Additional 35,000 H-2B Visas
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement today regarding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announcement that an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas are being made available for U.S. employers between April 1, 2022 and September 30, 2022: "Seafood businesses play an invaluable role in so many of Virginia's loca  more
Sen. Manchin Opposes David Weil for Wage and Hour Administrator
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to vote against the nomination of David Weil to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division at the U.S. Department of Labor. "West Virginia small businesses are the heart of our economy and our communities. Mr. Weil's track record and previous statements are problematic for many West Virginia employees and business   more
Sen. Manchin Statement on CAMC, Mon Health Merger Announcement
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the announcement that Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) and Mon Health will merge to form a new, combined system - Vandalia Health. "CAMC and Mon Health have provided quality healthcare to countless West Virginians for decades. Today's announcement is the beginning of a new era for healthcare in the Mountain State, and will fur  more
Sen. Manchin Statements on Administration Plans to Respond to Rising Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- 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, released the following statements following President Biden's announcements about how the Administration plans to respond to rising energy costs across the country. In response to the President's intent to issue a directive authorizing the use of the Defense Production Act to secure American production of cr  more
Sen. Manchin Statements on Administration Plans to Respond to Rising Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statements following President Biden's announcements about how the Administration plans to respond to rising energy costs across the country. In response to the President's intent to issue a directive auth  more
Sen. Manchin Welcomes West Virginia University's Ziemkiewicz to Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed Dr. Paul Ziemkiewicz, Director of the West Virginia Water Research Institute at West Virginia University (WVU), to testify before the committee on the opportunities and challenges facing domestic critical mineral mining, processing, refin  more
Sen. Manchin Welcomes WVU's Ziemkiewicz to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- 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, welcomed Dr. Paul Ziemkiewicz, Director of the West Virginia Water Research Institute at West Virginia University (WVU), to testify before the committee on the opportunities and challenges facing domestic critical mineral mining, processing, refining and reprocessing. During the hearing, Chairman Manchin pra  more
Sen. Manchin: U.S. Must Lead North American Energy Alliance to Meet Free World's Energy and Mineral Demands
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing domestic critical mineral mining, processing, refining and reprocessing. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, raised concerns about the free world's reliance on adversarial nations like Russia and China for their energy and critical minerals supply chains. The C  more
Sen. Manchin: U.S. Must Lead North American Energy Alliance to Meet Free World's Energy, Mineral Demands
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing domestic critical mineral mining, processing, refining and reprocessing. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, raised concerns about the free world's reliance on adversarial nations   more
Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Funding for W.Va. Water Resources
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced funding for water resources projects and programs in West Virginia through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This funding is made possible through the Inf  more
Sens. Capito, Manchin, Rep. McKinley Urge EPA to Expedite Approval for States to Expand Carbon Capture Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Congressman David B. McKinley (W.Va.-01) sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging them to work expeditiously to approve applications from States that will allow them to assume responsibility (primacy) from EPA to store   more
Sens. Capito, Manchin, Rep. McKinley, Justice Applaud Progress at Viatris Facility in Morgantown
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.-01), and Governor Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) applauded the recent announcement that West Virginia University (WVU) has now taken ownership of the Viatris facility in Morgantown. The WVU Innovation Corporation will take over management of the Viatris Chestnut Ridge Road pro  more
Sens. Capito, McKinley, Manchin, Urge EPA to Expedite Approval for States to Expand Carbon Capture Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Congressman David B. McKinley (W.Va.) sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging them to work expeditiously to approve applications fr  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce USACE Funding for W.Va. Water Resources
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced funding for water resources projects and programs in West Virginia through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This funding is made possible through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Ac  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito, McKinley, Justice Applaud Progress at Viatris Facility in Morgantown
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Representative David McKinley (R-WV) and Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) applauded the recent announcement that West Virginia University (WVU) has now taken ownership of the Viatris facility in Morgantown. The WVU Innovation Corporation will take over management of the Viatris Chestnut Ridge Road property, the next step in bringing jobs and o  more
Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $65 Million in Federal Funding to Make Virginia Homes More Energy Efficient and Lower Utility Costs
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $65,591,635 in federal funding for Virginia to make homes more energy efficient and help lower utility costs. The funding will be awarded through the Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which was expanded under the bipartisan infrastructure law's historic federal investments in upgrading our power infrastructure and reducing carbon  more
Sens. Warner, Kaine Demand Immediate Action in Light of 'Continued, Horrific Mistreatment' of Dogs and Puppies at Virginia Facility
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) expressed horror and demanded immediate and aggressive action by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) following more than 70 animal welfare violations at an Envigo breeding and research facility based in Cumberland, Virginia. In a letter to APHIS Administrator Kevin Shea, the Senators urged APHIS to immediately suspend Envigo's Cumberland fa  more
Statement of Sen. Warner on Announcement Making Available an Additional 35,000 H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Visas
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announcement making available an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2022. These visas will be set aside for U.S. employers seeking to employ additional workers between April 1, 2022 and September 30, 2022:  more
U.S. House Passes Rep. Spanberger-Backed Bill to Cap Price of Insulin at $35
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: A bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Affordable Insulin Now Act -- which U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger cosponsored -- to lower the price of insulin for individuals and families across Virginia and our country. The Spanberger-backed legislation would cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 per month and help millions of Americans afford the lifesav  more