U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
Capito to Formally Challenge FHWA Memo Through Congressional Review Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2022:
In response to a February 2022 inquiry from U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concluded that a December 2021 memorandum from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) entitled "Policy on Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resources to Build a B
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Capito Votes to Support Troops, Enhance Security
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) tonight voted to pass the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (NDAA), bipartisan legislation to support our troops and enhance national security. Several provisions Senator Capito supported were included in this legislation that will benefit West Virginia and our servicemen and women.
Senator Capito issued the belo
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Capito, Manchin Announce $180,000 for Two West Virginia Housing Authorities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- 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 $180,151 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for two West Virginia housing authorities to help provide quality, affordable housing for all West Virginians. This funding will specifically support households that include non-elderly individu
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Congressman Kustoff Introduces Resolution To Designate National Wreaths Across America Day
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) recently introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to designate December 17, 2022, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".
Wreaths Across America honors our nation's heroes by donating and transporting remembrance wreaths to be placed on the graves of veterans. Over the past 31 years, 14.4 million wreaths have been distributed to various national cemeteri
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Kaine & Collins Introduce Bill To Support Children's Access To Mental Health Care
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Susan Collins (R-ME), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Investing in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Act, legislation to support children's access to mental health care. The pandemic has exacerbated mental health challenges among children. It has been reported that one in five children in Virginia experience m
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Kaine Statement On Senate Passage Of 2023 National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2022:
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), released the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes various provisions secured and supported by Kaine to benefit Virginia's defense community, shipbuilding industry, and national security.
"I'm proud that this year's annual def
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Manchin Applauds Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, applauded the Senate passage of his bipartisan resolution to honor the life and legacy of former U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. Carter, who passed away in October, served his country for decades as a national security expert, professor and author, and the resolution recognizes his critical contributions to moderniz
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Manchin, Capito Announce $180K For Two West Virginia Housing Authorities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- 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 $180,151 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for two West Virginia housing authorities to help provide quality, affordable housing for all West Virginians. This funding will specifically support households that include non-elderly individuals with disabi
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Rep. Beyer: New JEC Report Shows Immigration Essential to U.S. Economic Strength
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news:
The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee--led by Chairman Don Beyer (D-VA)--released a new report highlighting the significant contributions immigrants make to the U.S. economy and its recovery from the pandemic.
Among the report's key findings:
* Immigrants helped power the economic recovery. Foreign-born workers were hit disproportionately hard by the pandemic
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Rep. Cline Votes Against Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted against the Continuing Resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, which extends the government funding deadline from the original date of December 16th to December 23rd. Passage of this spending bill will enable the Democrat Majority to buy additional time for a massive lame-duck spending bill in which House Republicans have had no seat at the negotiating t
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Rep. Connolly: At Subcommittee Hearing, Members Examined FITARA 15.0 Scorecard, Future of Oversight Tool
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release:
Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, held a biannual hearing to assess implementation of various information technology (IT) best practices, including requirements from the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) and the Modernizing Government Technology A
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Rep. Foxx Slams Democrats Assault on Entrepreneurial Opportunity
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2022:
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House floor this week in opposition to the Biden administration's harmful rule against independent contractors.
Republican Leader Foxx's Remarks:
"This administration won't be happy until it controls how, when, and where you work. I
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Rep. Foxx: Health Care Costs Set to Skyrocket Under Biden Era Mandates
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- 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 to condemn the Biden administration's attacks on employer-sponsored health insurance.
Republican Leader Foxx's Remarks:
"Employer-sponsored coverage is the bedrock of our health care system and it is under attack by President Biden and t
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Scott, Foxx Issue Letter Regarding Health Transparency
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following letter on Dec. 14, 2022:
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To: The Honorable Lisa M. Gomez, Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210
Dear Assistant Secretary Gomez:
We write to encourage the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) to take action to ensure that important requirements o
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Sen. Capito to Formally Challenge FHWA Memo Through Congressional Review Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2022:
In response to a February 2022 inquiry from U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concluded that a December 2021 memorandum from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) entitled
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Spanberger Votes To Pass Bipartisan Bill To Support De-Escalation Training For Law Enforcement Officers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2022:
U.S. Representative Spanberger -- a former federal law enforcement officer -- last night voted with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House to pass legislation that would provide federal funding to help law enforcement officers respond more effectively to Americans experiencing mental health, behavioral health, and substance use crises.
As many Virginians continue to struggle with su
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Spanberger's Office Returns More Than $27 Million In Federal Benefits To Virginians
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2022:
Just over one month after reaching $22 million returned, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced that her office has surpassed $27 million in federal casework funds returned to residents of Virginia's Seventh District. In 2022 alone, Spanberger's office has returned nearly $16.5 million -- including more than $4 million in delayed tax returns secured for a Virginia busi
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Statement Of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner On Passage Of Annual Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2022:
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today applauded Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the country's annual defense bill.
"As the Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I am keenly aware of the importance of the National Defense Authorization Act. I'm proud to have voted to pass legislation that will
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Statement Of U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner & Tim Kaine On Passage Of Bill Designating September As African Diaspora Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2022:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, issued the following statement applauding last night's unanimous Senate passage of legislation Sen. Kaine led to recognize and reaffirm the significant contributions of the African diaspora to the growth and prosperity of the U.S. The passage of t
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner And Tim Kaine On Congressional Approval Of A Continuing Resolution To Keep The Government Funded
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2022:
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the statement below after the Senate approved a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through December 23, giving lawmakers additional time to negotiate and pass a full government spending bill. The resolution, passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, now heads to the President's desk for signature.
"We'
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Warner & Kaine Announce Over $940,000 In Federal Funding To Help Virginians With Disabilities Access Housing Across The Commonwealth
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $940,732 in federal funding to help Virginians with disabilities access affordable housing. The funding is awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Mainstream Vouchers program, which is similar to other Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) but specifically helps people with disabilities between ages 18-62 access housing.
"Every
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Warner And Kaine Statement On Congressional Approval Of A Continuing Resolution To Keep The Government Funded
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2022:
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the statement below after the Senate approved a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through December 23, giving lawmakers additional time to negotiate and pass a full government spending bill. The resolution, passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, now heads to the President's desk for signature.
"We're
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Wittman Statement On Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Dec. 14, 2022:
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Congressman Wittman issued the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution.
"Today's passage of a Continuing Resolution - a harmful, short-term solution to a long-term problem - emphasizes the lack of accountability in Congress.
"This situation was completely avoidable; however, it is another example that a 'budgeting by crisis' mentality remains the status
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