WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today relaunched her survey to collect experiences and concerns from Virginians about the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Millions of Virginians rely on USPS to pay bills, send cards, receive prescriptions, and fulfill customer orders. When mail delivery and service is unreliable, Virginians can face serious consequences -- from late benefit checks   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement on the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) decision (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-delay-in-form-1099-k-reporting-threshold-for-third-party-platform-payments-in-2023-plans-for-a-threshold-of-5000-for-2024-to-phase-in-implementation) to once again delay the implementation of   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the President Emeritus of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement: "This is good news. This deal will save lives, return hostages home, and increase humanitarian aid. A welcome first step toward peace." *** Original text here: https://connolly.house.gov/news/documentsingle.a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a former fair housing lawyer, applauded the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement that the VA will pause foreclosures for veterans and servicemembers using VA home loans for six months to ensure they can stay in their homes. The announcement follows a push by Kaine and U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Jack Reed (D-RI) t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded $37,000 in federal funds, through their Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Fund, to the Nature Conservancy. The organization will use this grant money to breed at least 40,000 mussels native to the Clinch River, in order to restore the mussels' population in the river.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded $298,466.32 in federal funds to the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society, through NFWF's Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Fund. The organization will use the grant money to increase capacity for conservation planning and active forest management to benef  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded $350,000 in federal funds to the Evergreen Soil and Water Conservation District, located in Smyth County, through NFWF's Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Fund. The District will use this grant money to improve the soil health and water quality of the Holston River wa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,619,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for eight projects that will spur economic development throughout West Virginia. "Investing in our communities means long-term economic development that creates and supports good-paying jobs," said Senator M  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Legislation would ensure every coal miner who suffers from black lung disease receives the benefits they are entitled to Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) reintroduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act to help miners who have s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the decision by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to delay the new $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold requirement for third-party payment organizations for tax year 2023 and instead use a phased-in approach. The phased-in approach will allow the agency to review its operational processes to better address taxp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Israeli Cabinet approving a deal in which Hamas will release Israeli hostages in exchange for a four-day pause in fighting in Gaza. "I have continued to support Israel's right to handle this conflict on its own terms and in a manner expected of a nation that abides b  more

WOODBRIDGE, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2023: * * * U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement ahead of Thanksgiving Day. "Thanksgiving is an opportunity to gather with our dearest loved ones, share memories and laughter, and reflect on our blessings. But this day also serves as a reminder to all Virginians to extend a hand to our neighbors who are experiencing hardship and extend our g  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she and Army veteran Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-19) have introduced the Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act. This legislation will expand eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans benefits to servicemembers in the National Guard and Reserves to be on par with that of other servicemembers. "The men and women who serve in our National   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the following statement in response to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announcing a final rule that imposes greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance measures on state depart  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the statement below after the announcement of a deal between Israel and Hamas to free hostages taken in the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in exchange for a multi-day cessation of hostilities in Gaza. "I'm very heartened to see the announcement of a deal to finally bring home some of the hostages taken during the unco  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine joined Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) in introducing the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, which would help miners who have suffered from black lung disease and their survivors access the workers' compensation they are entitled to receive   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine joined Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) in introducing the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, which would help miners who have suffered from black lung disease and their survivors access the workers' compensation they are entitled to receiv  more