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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia

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Following Spanberger Push, White House Invokes Defense Production Act to Combat Baby Formula Shortage in Virginia & Across Country
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: After being pressed by U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA), the White House tonight announced that it will invoke the Act in response to the nationwide baby formula shortage. Last week, Spanberger directly pressed White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain to strongly consider implementing the DPA in response to the ongoing formula shortage. Following her push,   more
House Advances Two of Rep. Luria's Bipartisan Bills to Assist Women Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed two bipartisan bills introduced by Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) to assist women veterans. The MST Claims Coordination Act will better assist survivors of military sexual assault and harassment access medical care and mental health services. The Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act ensures every medical facility managed by the Department of Veterans Affair  more
On House Floor, Spanberger Recognizes Retired Virginia Police Officer, Urges Colleagues to Support Her Bill to Protect Tax Benefits of Retired Officers
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 19, 2022: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize retired Virginia police officer Wally Bunker and urge her colleagues to support her bipartisan legislation to make sure that all retired officers can access a key tax benefit to pay for the health coverage they have earned. Wally Bunker is a 74-year-old retired police offic  more
Opening Statement of Sen. Capito at Hearing With USFWS Director Williams
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following opening statement on May 18, 2022: * * * The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) Proposed 2023 budget with USFWS Director Martha Williams. Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Capito, as prepared for delivery. "Thank you, Chairman Carper, and thank you, Director Williams, for being with us today and for your recent v  more
Rep. Beyer: House Passes Legislation to Expand Mental Health Benefits for First Responders and Survivor Benefits for Families
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 19, 2022: The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Public Safety Officer Support Act, introduced by Rep. David Trone (D-MD), with strong bipartisan support. The bill would amend the federal Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB) to add coverage for first responders who are disabled or who die by suicide as a result of service-related traumatic events. Under current law the PSOB excludes  more
Rep. McEachin Statement on DOE's Efforts to Cut U.S. Carbon Pollution
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) issued the following statement after the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a multi-billion-dollar investment to fund efforts to cut carbon pollution in the United States: "I commend President Biden, Secretary Granholm, and the Department of Energy for their commitment to reducing carbon pollution in our atmosphere through robust federal investment. These p  more
Rep. McEachin Votes in Support of Legislation to Combat Baby Formula Shortage, Help Vulnerable Families
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted in support of two pieces of legislation to help combat the national baby formula shortage, ramp up American production, and ensure families in Virginia and across the United States have access to the formula they need. Congressman McEachin helped pass H.R. 7790, the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022, to provide $28 million in emergency   more
Rep. Miller Joins MetroNews' Talkline Radio Show to Discuss Baby Formula Shortages
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined MetroNews' Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval with guest host Dave Wilson to discuss baby formula shortages, inflation, rising gas prices, and the consequences of President Biden's irresponsible spending. Highlights: On Baby Formula Shortages:"As a mother and a grandmother, there would be no greater panic. When you're a new mother or father, you have to understand w  more
Rep. Scott Votes to Lower Gas Prices, Hold Big Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on May 19, 2022: * * * Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7688, the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act. "America's working families were already getting squeezed at the gas pump by the lingering global effects of the pandemic, and prices have continued to rise significantly as a result of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. "W  more
Rep. Wittman Opening Statement at Hearing on Air Force Projection Forces Aviation Programs, Capabilities for FY 2023
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following opening statement on May 19, 2022: * * * U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on Air Force Projection Forces Aviation Programs and Capabilities for FY23. Rep. Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank Chairman Courtney for yielding and thank our witnesses for testifying  more
Reps. Connolly, Turner Lead 190 Members in Support of NATO Membership for Finland and Sweden
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Vice Chair of the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, led a bipartisan group of 190 Members of Congress in urging the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to work together and with our NATO  more
Reps. Luria, Nehls Introduce Veterans Cost of Living Adjustment for Fourth Consecutive Year to Increase Pay and Benefits for Disabled Veterans and Families
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Reps. Elaine Luria (D-VA) and Troy Nehls (R-TX), introduced the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2022 to increase pay and benefits for veterans. The Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2022 increases compensation rates for certain Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity benefits paid to survivors and families of service  more
Reps. Wittman, Suburban Caucus Announce Legislative Platform
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), along with Representative Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, and Co-Task Force Chairs Representatives French Hill (R-AR), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) this week announced the Suburban Caucus Legislative Platform. The Suburban Caucus's mission is to formulate a federal policy agenda that positively affects the everyday li  more
Sen. Capito Emphasizes Importance of American Energy Production, Questions EPA's Climate Initiative and Telework Policy
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 18, 2022: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing to review the FY23 Budget request of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During the hearing, Senator Capito pressed EPA   more
Sen. Capito Highlights West Virginians Impacted by Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Implores President Biden to Act
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 18, 2022: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined a group of her colleagues to discuss the impacts of record high gas and energy prices on working West Virginians. Senator Capito implored President Biden to finally prioritize domestic energy production, work to return the United States to energy independence  more
Sen. Capito Questions Fish & Wildlife Director on Agency Delaying Key Infrastructure Projects, Secures Commitment to Visit WV
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2022: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today participated in a hearing to review the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) proposed 2023 budget. During the hearing, Ranking Member Capito questioned FWS Director Martha Williams abou  more
Sen. Capito Questions Fish and Wildlife Director on Agency Delaying Key Infrastructure Projects, Secures Commitment to Visit W.Va.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 18, 2022: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing to review the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) proposed 2023 budget. During the hearing, Ranking Member Capito questioned FWS Director Martha Williams about the need to address policies causing delays to key infrastructure proje  more
Sen. Capito, Colleagues Praise Senate Passage of National Public Works Week Resolution
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- 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, praised the passage of S. Res. 641, a resolution--led by U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.)--she, along with a bipartisan group of senators, introduced designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as National Public Works Week. The resolution encourages the public to rec  more
Sen. Capito, Colleagues Praise Senate Passage of National Public Works Week Resolution
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, 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, praised the passage of S. Res. 641, a resolution--led by U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.)--she, along with a bipartisan group of senators, introduced designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as Na  more
Sen. Kaine Statement Ahead of Vote on Relief for Restaurants, Music Venues, Other Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement ahead of the Senate's vote on the Small Business COVID Relief Act, legislation to provide restaurants, music venues, and other small businesses with much-needed support: "These past two years have been difficult on all of us, and have posed unique challenges to Virginia small businesses--from restaurants and concert venues, to gyms and Main Street stores-  more
Sen. Kaine: As the U.S. Prepares to Host Summit of the Americas, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Uphold Inter-American Democratic Charter
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 19, 2022: Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was joined today by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) in introducing the Upholding the Inter-American Democratic Charter Act of 2022. Unveiled in advance of the Ninth Summit of the Americas--scheduled to take place in Los Angeles next month--the new bipartisan legislation proposes a   more
Sen. Manchin Raises Concerns With Biden Administration Approach to Federal Oil, Gas Leasing Program
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2022: U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland testified before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about the Biden Administration's budget request for the U.S. Department of the Interior for Fiscal Year 2023. Throughout the hearing, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, urged the Administr  more
Sen. Manchin Raises Concerns With Biden Administration's Approach to Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland testified before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about the Biden Administration's budget request for the U.S. Department of the Interior for Fiscal Year 2023. Throughout the hearing, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, urged the Administration to rethink its approach to energy policy to protect America's energy and   more
Sen. Manchin: It Is Essential for the U.S. to Step Up to the Plate as the Superpower of the World
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 19, 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 examine the President's budget request for the Department of the Interior for Fiscal Year 2023. The hearing also featured testimony from U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. Click here (http://email.capitolenews.com/q/vD  more
Sen. Manchin: It is Essential for U.S. to Step Up to Plate as Superpower of World
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 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 examine the President's budget request for the Department of the Interior for Fiscal Year 2023. The hearing also featured testimony from U.S. Secretary of the Inter  more
Sen. Warner, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bills to Bolster Alzheimer's Research
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a pair of bills that would cement and build on the important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's costs our nation an astonishing $321 billion per year, including $206 billion in costs to Medicare and Medicaid. If we continue along this trajectory, Alzheimer's is projected to claim the minds of 12.7 million sen  more
Sen. Warner, Colleagues Make Bipartisan Push for Government-Wide IT Modernization Efforts
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release letter: U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, was joined by U.S. Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) in urging Senate Committee on Appropriations leadership to include significant funding to modernize federal information technology (IT) systems for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. This request includes at least $300 million in funding for the Technology Moderniza  more
Senate Environment Ranking Member Capito Issues Opening Statement for Hearing With USFWS Director Martha Williams
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2022: The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) Proposed 2023 budget with USFWS Director Martha Williams. Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Capito, as prepared for delivery. "Thank you, Chairman Carper, and thank you, Directo  more
Sens. Capito, Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Palliative and Hospice Care
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) reintroduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), a bipartisan bill to grow, improve and sustain the palliative and hospice care workforce to keep pace with patients' needs and to help improve the well-being of Americans with life-threatening illnesses and their families. "Access to high qual  more
Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $14.8M for Four West Virginia Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $14,897,047 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for four Head Start programs across West Virginia. "Programs like Head Start play an important role in the formative years of our children in West Virginia, increasing access to educational resou  more
Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $890,000 for Five West Virginia Arts and Music Programs
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $890,700 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for five arts and music programs across West Virginia. "West Virginia is rich with culture and history, and I believe it is important that we work to keep our state's creative spirit and proud traditions alive f  more
Sens. Capito, Manchin Announces West Virginia's Eligibility for More Than $7.4M Through Homeland Security Grant Programs
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 19, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia's allocations under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) FY22 Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Collectively, West Virginia is eligible to r  more
Sens. Capito, Marshall Demand FDA Explanation on Failures That Caused Baby Formula Shortages
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release and letter on May 19, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) are demanding answers from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its inadequate investigation into Abbott Nutrition's Michigan manufacturing facility and failure to mitigate the nationwide baby formula shortage. The senators are also seeking answers regarding when the White H  more
Sens. Kaine, Murray, Casey, & Colleagues Push for White House Formula Coordinator to Lead Strategy to Address Shortages
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined HELP Chair Patty Murray, Senator Bob Casey, and 29 of his Democratic colleagues in urging President Joe Biden to immediately assign a White House coordinator on infant formula to address the shortages, and implement a national strategy to increase the resiliency of the infant formula supply chain a  more
Sens. Manchin Votes to Support West Virginia Small Businesses, Restaurants
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) voted for the bipartisan Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022, which includes $48 billion to support small businesses, restaurants and other businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. West Virginia's restaurant industry generates roughly $2.8 billion annually, and because of inflation, rising costs, and lost revenue from COVID-19, 80% of independent restaurants are i  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $14.8M for Four West Virginia Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $14,897,047 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for four Head Start programs across West Virginia. "Every child in West Virginia deserves access to a quality education, no matter their background or where they live in our great state. Head Start provides chi  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $890k for Five West Virginia Arts and Music Programs
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $890,700 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for five arts and music programs across West Virginia. "West Virginia has a vibrant culture of arts and music, and our entire state is very proud of the important role that artists and musicians play in our communities. I am p  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce West Virginia's Eligibility for More Than $7.4M Through Homeland Security Grant Programs
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- 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 Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee and both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia's allocations under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) FY22 Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Collectively, West Virginia is eligible to receive $7,452,500 through the  more
Sens. Warner & Kaine Statement on Passage of $40 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following joint statement on May 19, 2022: * * * U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Tim Kaine, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, issued the following statement after voting to pass a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine. "Putin's illegal war in Ukraine underscores the importance of democracies around the world sticking toge  more
Statement of U.S. Sen. Warner on Congress' Failure to Fulfill Its Promise to Small Business Owners
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on May 19, 2022: * * * U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner issued the following statement after the Senate failed to advance the Small Business COVID Relief Act - legislation that would have provided additional COVID-19 relief for small businesses still dealing with the ramifications of the pandemic. "Today, Congress failed to fulfill its promise to small business owners still reeling from the pandemic. When we establishe  more
Statement of U.S. Sens. Warner and Kaine on Passage of $40B Aid Package for Ukraine
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 19, 2022: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Tim Kaine, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, issued the following statement after voting to pass a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine: "Putin's illegal war in Ukraine underscores the importance of democracies around the world sticking together to st  more