WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Introduces Aspirational Half-Earth Resolution in Honor of Earth Day Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), co-chair of the Congressional Endangered Species Caucus, today introduced a resolution in support of Dr. E.O. Wilson's Half-Earth vision to protect fifty percent of our lands and waters to better support America's biodiversity and promote a sustainable Earth. "As an avid hiker and climber, I recognize th  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Democrats Demand Transparency after Trump Proposes to Eliminate Office that Supports Seniors and Americans with Disabilities Lawmakers are demanding transparency--failure to act will force this crucial issue to the House floor for a vote. As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats (link is external) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Committee Democrats are   more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Market Access for Local Breweries and Wineries Washington, D.C. - This week, Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bipartisan USPS Shipping Equity Act to allow the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ship alcoholic beverages to consumers. "This prohibition era restriction on the Po  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Defends Department Of Education In Court Washington, D.C. -- The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. A case in which 20 states moved to sue the administration for   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Announces 2025 Women of Excellence Award Winners Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the winners of the Second Annual Women of Excellence Awards. The awards recognize outstanding women or women's organizations residing, studying, working, or serving Virginia's Fourth District that have made a profound impact on the district and have meaningfu  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 17, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the exceptional work of the officers of the Prince William County Police Department in the recent arrest of a top MS-13 leader in Virginia's Seventh District. Their relentless dedication to public safety and professionalism in the face of danger has not only made our communities safe  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on the Passing of Former Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement on the passing of former Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Alexis Herman. In 1977, President Carter appointe  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top Democrats Condemn Trump Executive Orders Repealing "Disparate Impact" Enforcement and School Discipline Protections WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Committee on the Judiciary released the following statements in   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Warren, Kaine Press Hegseth on High Civilian Casualties in Yemen Strikes and Trump Administration's Dismantling of Safeguards Against Civilian Harm WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) wrote to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, expressing concerns with reports that U.S. strikes against the Houthis at the Ras Isa f  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Blast Trump Administration's Attacks on Head Start, Demand RFK, Jr. Release Funding and Reverse Firings WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, (both D-VA) joined 40 of their congressional colleagues in a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy,   more