Thursday - April 3, 2025
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Wednesday April 02, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Beyer Statement On U.S. Institute Of Peace
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On U.S. Institute Of Peace Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement after the reported mass firings of workers at the United States Institute of Peace, the reported illegal "appointment" of a 28-year-old Elon Musk lackey to replace its president, and the reported "transfer" of its headquarters to the General Services Administration (GSA): "The United States I  more

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Calls for National Strategic Data Center Plan and Cautions Against Rapid Growth as Virginia's 10th District Leads Nation in Data Center Presence
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Calls for National Strategic Data Center Plan and Cautions Against Rapid Growth as Virginia's 10th District Leads Nation in Data Center Presence Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) spoke about the impacts of data centers on Northern Virginia families at a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing. Callin  more

First Signal, Now Gmail: Oversight Democrats Launch Investigation Into Waltz and Staff's Use of Personal Gmail for Sensitive Government Work
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * First Signal, Now Gmail: Oversight Democrats Launch Investigation into Waltz and Staff's Use of Personal Gmail for Sensitive Government Work Washington, D.C. (April 1, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Nati  more

ICYMI: McClellan Commemorates Trailblazer and Lifelong Advocate for Education James Solomon Russell
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: McClellan Commemorates Trailblazer and Lifelong Advocate for Education James Solomon Russell To commemorate this year's James Solomon Russell Day, Congresswoman McClellan introduces bill preserving Russell's legacy Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it: This weekend, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) celebrated the life and legacy of James Solomon Russell with Saint Paul's   more

ICYMI: McClellan, Sykes, Warner Reintroduce Bill to Improve Access to Healthy Foods, Eliminate Food Deserts
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: McClellan, Sykes, Warner Reintroduce Bill to Improve Access to Healthy Foods, Eliminate Food Deserts Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13) reintroduced the Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act. This legislation would provide incentives to food providers to expand access to healthy foods in underserv  more

Merkley, Kaine Launch Effort to Protect and Strengthen Federal Student Loan Repayment Options
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Kaine Launch Effort to Protect and Strengthen Federal Student Loan Repayment Options Washington, D.C. - With affordable student loan repayment options at risk under the Trump Administration, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Virginia's U.S. Senator Tim Kaine today led their colleagues to launch a new effort to protect and expand federal student loan repayment programs. The Savings Oppo  more

Miller, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Treatment-in-Place Measures
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Treatment-in-Place Measures Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH), Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY), all members of the House Ways and Means Committee, in leading the reintroduction of their bipartisan Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies (CARE)   more

Miller, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Declaring April as Second Chance Month
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Declaring April as Second Chance Month Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Lucy McBath (D-GA), Don Bacon (R-NE), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Barry Moore (R-AL), and LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), as well as Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in reintroducing the bicam  more

Miller, Colleagues Introduce the Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Introduce the Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), and Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL) in reintroducing the bipartisan Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act. The legislation would extend a   more

Ranking Member Connolly Requests Transcribed Interviews With Members of the "Houthi PC Small Group" Signal Chat
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Connolly Requests Transcribed Interviews with Members of the "Houthi PC small group" Signal Chat Washington, D.C. (April 1, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent letters to non-principal agency officials involved  more