U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
President Biden Signs Sen. Warner Legislation to Increase Production of Semiconductor Chips Into Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Aug. 9, 2022:
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued a statement after President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law:
"The Chips and Science Act will lower costs for families, strengthen our national security, and create good-paying manufacturing jobs here in the United States, and I'm proud to have shepherded it into law."
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Rep. Foxx: Accountability Is Non-Negotiable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Aug. 9, 2022:
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Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding the concerning pattern of behavior displayed by the FBI and Department of Justice.
"The Department of Justice and FBI have established a damning pattern of brazen behavior that should concern every American - their actions cannot be glossed over and pushed under the rug.
"After they targeted concerned p
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Rep. Griffith: FBI Must Explain Raid on Mar-a-Lago
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Aug. 9, 2022:
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Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raid on former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.
"Raiding the home of a former president of the United States is an extraordinary action.
"The FBI and Department of Justice must offer an explanation immediately.
"Attorney General Garland and Director Wray cannot expe
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Rep. Spanberger Announces $3,000,000 RAISE Grant for U.S. Route 1 Improvements in Spotsylvania County
HENRICO, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2022:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced a grant of $3,000,000 for Spotsylvania County for improvements along the U.S. Route 1 corridor from I-95/Exit 126 to Route 208/Lafayette Boulevard. This funding was made possible through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant program, which was signed into law as part of the biparti
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Rep. Spanberger Issues Statement on President Biden Signing Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen American Competitiveness, Boost Homegrown Semiconductor Production
HENRICO, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Aug. 9, 2022:
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U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed into law the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen America's semiconductor research, development, and production.
"For those of us in the House and the Senate who are focused on boosting innovation, increasing manufacturing capacity, and lowering costs for
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Sen. Capito Announces Funding for Bluefield State University Through Congressionally Directed Spending
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2022:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that Bluefield State University will receive $300,000, which was made available through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests she made.
Specifically, the funding will be used to increase healthcare workforce training capacity at Bluefield Sta
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Sen. Kaine Issues Statement on Signing of Law to Boost Domestic Chips Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Aug. 9, 2022:
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after President Biden signed legislation to incentivize private investment in domestic chips manufacturing and provide a combined $157 billion of support for chips production and science research in America:
"This historic legislation is critical to helping us strengthen our national security, lower costs, create jobs, and outcompete
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Sen. Manchin Applauds Signing Of CHIPS & Science Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- 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, applauded the signing into law of the CHIPS and Science Act. This bipartisan legislation protects our national and economic security against threats from foreign adversaries and makes significant investments in America's world-leading scientific r
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Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $20M in RAISE Grants for Infrastructure Improvements in Morgantown, Wheeling
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 10 -- 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, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced two Department of Transportation (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants to support infrastructure improvement project
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Sens. Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $1.7M in Funding for Health Centers Across Virginia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $1,768,500 in federal funding for health centers across Virginia to advance health equity through better data collection and reporting. The funding will support data modernization efforts aimed at better identifying and responding to needs of patients and communities through improved data quality; advancing COVID-19 response, mitigation, and recovery efforts
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Sens. Warner, Kaine Announce Over $64M in Federal Funding for Virginia Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $64,207,045 in federal funding for Virginia infrastructure projects courtesy of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law negotiated by Sen. Warner and supported by Sen. Kaine. The funding was awarded through the Department of Transportation's Rebuilding American Infrastructure Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program that helps communi
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Sens. Warner, Kaine Announce Over $64M in Federal Funding for Virginia Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $64,207,045 in federal funding for Virginia infrastructure projects courtesy of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law negotiated by Sen. Warner and supported by Sen. Kaine. The funding was awarded through the Department of Transportation's Rebuilding American Infrastructure Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program that helps commu
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