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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia

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House Education & Labor Committee Chairman Scott Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Markup of Resolutions of Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, on a markup of three resolutions of inquiry: * * * We are meeting to markup three resolutions of inquiry, or ROIs--a tool used to conduct oversight. Committee Democrats take very seriously our responsibility to conduct oversight and view our work as a critical constitutional function of Congress. To that end, the   more
House Education & Labor Committee Chairman Scott Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Removing Barriers to Organizing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "In Solidarity: Removing Barriers to Organizing": * * * One week and a half after the nation celebrated Labor Day, this Committee is meeting to discuss the growing popularity of unions among the American people and the steps Congress must take to ensure every worker has an opportunity to reap the benefits   more
House Education Committee Chairman Scott Leads House Debate of Bill Helping Domestic Violence Survivors Escape Abusers Debts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2022: Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during today's floor debate on the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act. WATCH: Chairman Scott Leads House Debate of Bill Helping Domestic Violence Survivors Escape Abusers' Debts View Chairman Scott's floor remarks on YouTube  more
House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Connolly Applauds Bipartisan Committee Passage of Bill to Prioritize Health and Safety of Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following statement on Sept. 20, 2022: * * * Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, released the following statement after the Committee on Oversight and Reform voted favorably--with bipartisan support--to approve the Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act of 2022. Chai Suthammanont was a f  more
House Passes Reps. Wittman, Jeffries Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Vital Funding to Protect National Wildlife Refuges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The House of Representatives passed the Keep America's Refuges Operational Act. Introduced by U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), the bipartisan legislation will reauthorize the National Wildlife Refuge System volunteer, community partnership and education program to ensure access to public land for exploring, hunting, fishing, and studying wildlife. America's 568 Nati  more
Rep. Connolly Applauds Bipartisan Committee Passage of Bill to Prioritize Health, Safety of Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2022: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, released the following statement after the Committee on Oversight and Reform voted favorably--with bipartisan support--to approve the Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act of 2022. Chai Suthammanont was a federal employee who lost his life after contracting the coronavirus while working as part   more
Rep. Foxx Introduces Legislation to Give Borrowers Timely Relief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC), joined by many colleagues, introduced the Simplified Joint Consolidation Separation Act (H.R. 8909), which will establish a more efficient process for separating joint consolidation loans to ensure timely relief for borrowers. Foxx's legislation is a commonsense  more
Rep. Foxx Stands Up for Borrowers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House floor in opposition to S. 1098, the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act, because of its flawed design, inability to provide borrowers stuck in joint consolidated loans immediate relief, and failure to protect taxpayers: "While I fully supp  more
Rep. Griffith: Federal Government Awards $1,441,292 Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Grant to New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * The U.S. Department of Labor and the Appalachian Regional Commission have awarded a $1,441,292 grant to New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities grant program. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Education and skills training for workers offer the opportunity for rural residents to earn highe  more
Rep. Luria Receives Navy League's Congressional Sea Services Award for Her Continued Advocacy, Support of America's Maritime Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSawa) -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: On Monday, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) received the Navy League's Congressional Sea Services Award for her tireless advocacy to grow our nation's maritime forces, bipartisan commitment to a strong national defense, and support for our servicemembers and military families. The Congressional Sea Services Award recognizes Rep. Luria for her "many decades of distinguished years of unselfish service to o  more
Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 20, 2022: * * * Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act The Problem: From January 1, 1993 until June 30, 2006, married couples were able to combine their student loan debt into joint consolidation loans. Both borrowers agreed at the time to be jointly liable for repayment, which would prove problematic if they ever wanted to separate the loan  more
Rep. Scott: What People Are Saying - Lowering Obstacles to Achievement Now (LOAN) Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release: On September 15, 2022, Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Higher Education and Workforce Investments Subcommittee Chair Frederica Wilson (FL-24) introduced the Lowering Obstacles to Achievement Now (LOAN) Act to lower the cost of college for current and future student borrowers and their families. Specifically, the new legi  more
Rep. Spanberger Issues Opening Statement at Hearing 'A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on Title II Conservation Programs'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, issued the following news release: House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on Title II Conservation Programs." [As prepared for delivery] Good morning, and welcome to today's hearing. I am excited for today's hearing emphasizing stakeholde  more
Reps. Miller, Moore, Sanchez Introduce Bill to Protect Survivors of Sexual Violence From Unexpected Medical Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2022: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-CA) today introduced the No Surprises for Survivors Act, bipartisan legislation that will protect survivors of sexual violence from unexpected medical costs. Specifically, the legislation will ensure patients with private health insurance do not face out-of-pocket costs or surpri  more
Reps. Spanberger, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Bill Requiring Members of Congress to Electronically File Public Financial Disclosures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2022: U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD-AL) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would require Members of Congress to file their public financial disclosures electronically. Currently, U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators have the option of completing their public financial disclosures -- including annual required reporting and periodic t  more
Sen. Capito Questions Credit Card Companies for Tracking Firearm Purchases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), today expressed concerns in a letter to Visa, Mastercard, and American Express regarding the decision to implement new separate merchant category codes (MCCs) for firearms sales under the International Organization for Standardizations (ISO) guidelines. "I write to express my apprehension regarding the decision to implement new, separate  more
Sen. Manchin Announces $1M to Support West Virginia Farmers, Combat Food Insecurity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2022: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,061,671 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support West Virginia's farmers and ranchers and ensure every West Virginian has access to quality, affordable fresh produce. The funding comes from the NIFA Organic Transitions Program   more
Sen. Manchin Makes Case for Permitting Reform
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2022: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate Floor and held a press conference to discuss the need for permitting reform. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law on August 16th, 2022, Senator Manchin secured a commitment to pass a comprehensive permitting reform package before the end of the fiscal year on September 30th, 2022. Permitting reform will increase Ame  more
Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $4M for Three Public Safety Programs in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 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.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,083,777 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) for three public safety programs in West Virginia. The funding will support programs aimed at preventing and addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assaul  more
Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $4M for West Virginia Health Right Expansion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 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 $4,000,000 to assist in expansion efforts for West Virginia Health Right. This funding was made available through the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), and is a Congressionally Directed Spending request made by both Senators Capito a  more
Sens. Kaine, Bennet Issue Statements on Report on Medicare-X Choice Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Urban Institute issued a report indicating that U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Michael Bennet's (D-CO) Medicare-X Choice Act, introduced in February 2021, would reduce the uninsured population by over a million Americans and save households, employers, and the government billions of dollars. According to the report, Medicare-X would reduce the number of uninsured people by 1.1 million, would  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $4M for Three Public Safety Programs in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 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 $4,083,777 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) for three public safety programs in West Virginia. The funding will support programs aimed at preventing and addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, as w  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $4M for West Virginia Health Right Expansion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,000,000 to assist in expansion efforts for West Virginia Health Right. This funding was made available through the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), and is a Congressionally Directed Spending request made by both Senators Capito and Manchin. "W  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $696k for West Virginia Driver Safety, Crash Reduction Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $696,553 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to Marshall Research Corporation and the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. The funding will support reducing the number and severity of Commerc  more
Sens. Manchin, Capito Congratulate 2022 West Virginia National Blue Ribbon Schools
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) congratulated C.W. Shipley Elementary School in Harpers Ferry, Evans Elementary School in Evans and Culloden Elementary School in Culloden for being recognized as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Throughout its 40 year history, the Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized the hard w  more
Sens. Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Strengthen Privacy Protections for Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine--who serves on the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee--teamed up with 28 of their colleagues to call on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take immediate action to safeguard women's privacy and their ability to safely and confidentially get the health care they need. Specifically, the Senators urged the Biden Administra  more