U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
Capito Leads All Republican Senators in Formally Challenging Biden WOTUS Rule Through Congressional Review Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today led all 48 of her Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a formal challenge to the Biden administration's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule through a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval.
The resolution comes after th
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Capito Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter in Support of Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton Tin Mill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release and letter:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), JD Vance (R-Ohio), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Representatives Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-01), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.-02), Bill Johnson (R-Ohio-06), and Frank Mrvan (D-Ind.-01), sent a letter expressing support for the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions recently filed by Cl
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Capito, Manchin Announce $39.2 Million for West Virginia Public Transportation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that West Virginia will receive $39,233,240 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The funding is made possible in part through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, w
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Griffith Co-Sponsors Resolution To Reverse Biden WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023:
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) joined Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) and 151 other members in introducing a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) on the Biden Administration's flawed and burdensome "Waters of the United States" (WOT
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House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Chair Griffith Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Investigating Pandemics
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following opening remarks on Feb. 1, 2023, at a hearing entitled "Challenges and Opportunities to Investigating the Origins of Pandemics and Other Biological Events":
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"Good afternoon, everyone and welcome to our first Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing of the 118th Congress. I would like to congratulate Ranking Member Kathy
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House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Smith Announces Hearing on State of American Economy: Appalachia
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023:
House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) announced today that the Committee will hold a field hearing on the State of the American Economy: Appalachia. The hearing will take place on Monday, February 6, 2023, in Petersburg, West Virginia.
"During our first official hearing of the 118th Congress, we will hear directly from
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Kiggans To Chair House Committee On Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee On Oversight & Investigations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023:
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after being selected to chair the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations. The Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations has passed legislation to stop wasteful supply chain practices and increase the transparency of COVID-19 supplemental funding, conducted rigorous oversight of VA leade
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Manchin Hits Biden Administration On Gas Stove Ban
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release and letter:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led two bipartisan efforts to prevent the Biden Administration from banning gas stoves in households across West Virginia and America. In January, Senator Manchin released a statement in opposition to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC's) consideration of a gas stove ban.
Senators Ma
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Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter In Support Of Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton Tin Mill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release and letter:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Alex Mooney (R-WV) expressed support for the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions recently filed by Cleveland-Cliffs and the United Steelworkers.
Located in Weirton, West Virginia, Cleveland-Cliffs produces tin mi
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Manchin, Capito Announce $39.2 Million For West Virginia Public Transportation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- 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 West Virginia will receive $39,233,240 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The funding is made possible in part through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which President Biden signed into law on No
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Manchin, Committee Examine The Department Of Energy's Implementation Of The Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) implementation of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIF). U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, discussed the substantial funding and new responsibilities provided to the DOE in the IIJA, a
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Menendez, Kaine Lead Seven Democratic Colleagues In Introducing Resolution Expressing Solidarity With The Brazilian People In Aftermath Of Insurrection
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023:
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and seven of their Democratic Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning the January 8 siege on Brazil's Congress, presidential palace, and Supreme Court by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Against the backdrop of the insurrection's parallels to the January
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Rep. Ben Cline Appointed to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023:
Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) announced that he has been appointed to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration for the 118th Congress.
Rep. Cline said, "Agriculture plays a critical role in America's economic growth, and it is the number one industry in Virginia's Sixth Congressional District. Ensuring efficient food production an
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Rep. Foxx Speaks Out to Protect Women Sports
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Yesterday, on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and a panel of House Republicans to highlight the importance of protecting Title IX against the Left's attacks on the landmark legislation. The panel was moderated by Riley G
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Rep. Foxx to NLRB: Proposed Rule Puts Unions Before Employees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release and letter:
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to National Labor Relations Board (the Board) Chairman Lauren McFerran in opposition to the Board's proposed rule which weakens employees' rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), makes the interests of unions a priority, and strips
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Risch, Crapo, Capito Join All Republican Senators in Formally Challenging Biden WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today joined 47 of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a formal challenge to the Biden Administration's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule through a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval.
The resol
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Scott Defends Rep. Omar from Hypocritical GOP Attacks
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2023:
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Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against H. Res. 76, which would remove Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) from the House Foreign Affairs Committee:
"Representative Ilhan Omar is a valued member of the U.S. House of Representatives. As the only refugee and the only African-born member of Congress, and one of only a few Muslim members of Congres
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Scott Slams House GOP 'Socialism' Resolution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2023:
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Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against H. Con. Res. 9, which purportedly "denounc[es] the horrors of socialism":
"Since House Republicans took control of the chamber earlier this year, they have not held a vote on a single piece of legislation to fight inflation or lower costs for families. Today's vote was nothing more than another Republi
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Sen. Manchin, Committee Examine the Department of Energy Implementation of Infrastructure Investment, Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) implementation of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the bipartisan infrastructure law (BIF). U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, discussed the substantial fund
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Senate Judiciary Committee Sets Feb. 9 Executive Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for an executive business meeting at 9 a.m. on Feb. 9, 2023, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building:
Agenda
I. Nominees
* Nancy G. Abudu, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit
* Rachel Bloomekatz, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
* Anthony Devos Johnstone, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
* Julie Rikelman, to be United States Circuit Judge for
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Spanberger Votes with Bipartisan Majority to Condemn World's Worst Dictators, Calls for House GOP Leadership to Also Bring Bills to the Floor to Address Pressing Concerns of the American People -- Such as Lowering Food & Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after voting with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House to condemn socialist policies that led to famine and mass murders -- including those committed by Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, Pol Pot, and others.
"I'm glad we got that out of the way, because Virginians know that I will always vote to con
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Wittman Introduces Legislation Protecting Hunting, Fishing Access for Sportsmen
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023:
House Natural Resources Committee Member Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) announced the re-introduction of H.R. 615 - Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023. This bill, which currently has over 30 co-sponsors, would prevent the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture from banning the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands and waters.
"I am happy
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