WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Floor Remarks On H.R. 1 Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) issued the following remarks this morning during the Ways and Means Committee's portion of House floor debate on H.R. 1. Beyer's remarks as delivered follow below, and video is available here : Mr. Speaker, our dearly departed friend and colleague Gerry Connolly used to say that "our job is to comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement on Federal Court Blocking Trump's Illegal Assault on the Department of Education Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement in response to Judge Myong J. Joun's order blocking the Trump Administration and the "Department of Government Efficiency's" (DOGE) illegal efforts to gut the Department of Education and mandating the reinstatement of wrongfully terminated sta  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Enhance Reentry Programs, Promote Public Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with Representatives Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-1) and Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.-7) introduced the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025. The legislation would reauthorize critical reentry grant programs   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Congressman Ben Cline's Statement on Voting for the One Big Beautiful Budget Reconciliation Bill Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a major budget reconciliation package that delivers meaningful wins for working families, small businesses, and taxpay  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Releases Statement on the Passage of the Republican Budget Bill "I am proud to have rejected the Tax Scam bill. By supporting this bill, House Republicans and this Administration broke their promises to the American people. They promised they wouldn't cut Medicaid, yet this bill takes away access to care and dignity for 13.7 million Americans. They promised they w  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on May 21, 2025, at a House Rules Committee's hearing on a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval of a U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency rule relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act and a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res. 31) providing for congressional disa  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on May 21, 2025, at a House Rules Committee's hearing on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1): * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act As prepared for delivery: Good morning, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to con  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Education Department WASHINGTION - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Committee on Judiciary,  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on House Passage of the Republican Budget Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 1: "Today House Republicans voted to pass One Big Ugly Bill that betrays the American people by funding tax cuts for the wealthiest few on the backs of the most vulnerable. "Too many Americans find it hard  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Davis Reintroduce the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) introduced legislation to reauthorize critical reentry grant programs from the Second Chance Act of 2008 to support reentry efforts including housing, career training and job placement, and substance use disorder and mental   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Rips Apart Republicans' "Big Bad Billionaires Bill" WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, spoke in opposition to the "Big Bad Billionaires' Bill," which makes extreme cuts to federal education, health, and child nutrition programs, an  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Carol D. Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dorothy Draper & Company for 100 years of business. Founded in 1925, it is the oldest continually operating interior design firm in America. Its founder and namesake, Dorothy Draper, was a trailblazer. Her vision, love   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Rep. Moore Votes "Yes" on One Big Beautiful Bill Washington, D.C. - This morning, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Congressman Riley M. Moore voted "Yes" on the legislation, and earlier this morning spoke in favor of it on the House floor. Congressman Moore issued the following statement: "77 million Americans demanded generational c  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oppose the Department of Homeland Security's termination of temporary protected status for Afghans. TPS has provided a lifeline to Afghans who supported U.S. national security efforts and risked their lives to support our missions.   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I send my sympathies to the people of Virginia on the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. Mr. Speaker, 237 years ago, on May 23, South Carolina became the eighth State to enter the Union. With the first permanent English settlement at Charleston   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Leads House in Honoring Congressman Gerry Connolly WASHINGTON, D.C. a Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Dean of the Virginia Congressional Delegation, led a moment of silence on the House floor to honor the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11). aMr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to speak out of order for one minute... aI gather here with colleagues from the Commonwealth of  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against GOP's Big, Bad Billionaires' Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce and a member of the House Committee on the Budget, issued the following statement after voting against the Republicans' Big, Bad Billionaires' Bill: "House Republicans have voted to add $3.8 trillion to the national debt in  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Capito Resolution to End California's EV Mandate WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed her joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal California's EV mandate through their "Advanc  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Senate Passes Capito Resolution to End California's EV Mandate WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed her joint resolution of disapproval under the Congr  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Review Labor Budget Request Click here or on the image above to watch Chairman Capito's opening remarks from the hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), chaired a hearin  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Questions Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer During Appropriations Hearing Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito's questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), questioned U.S. Department of La  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Leads Letter Asking DOL to Modernize Correspondence with American Workers and Families Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg (R-MI) along with Representatives Rick W. Allen (R-GA), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Michael Rulli (R-OH), Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), Mark Messmer (R-IN), and Randy Fine (R-FL) sent a letter (  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Walberg Leads Letter Asking DOL to Modernize Correspondence with American Workers and Families Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg (R-MI) along with Representatives Rick W. Allen (R-GA), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Michael Rulli (R-OH), Michael Baumg  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Kaine on House GOP Bill to Gut Medicaid to Pay for Tax Cuts for the Ultra-Wealthy WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) issued the following statement after Republicans in the House of Representatives voted in the dead of night to approve legislation to cut taxes for the ultra-wealthy while slashing Medicaid and nutrition assistance, raising taxes on working fam  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Kaine Statement on the House GOP Bill to Gut Medicaid to Pay for Tax Cuts for Ultra-wealthy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after Republicans in the House of Representatives voted in the dead of night to approve legislation to cut taxes for the ultra-wealthy while slashing Medicaid and nutrition assistance, raisin  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Miller Speaks on House Floor in Support of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Washington, D.C. - This morning, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act. Congresswoman Miller voted in favor of the legislation, and spoke in support of the bill's passage on the House floor. Her speech can be viewed here (link is external) and is transcribed below: "Thank you f  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Votes to Protect Medicaid, Deliver Relief For Virginians WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 1 : "Today, I voted to deliver once-in-a-generation investments that will strengthen Medicaid for Americans who need it most, invest in rural schools, bolster our national defense, and lower energy costs--all while deliverin  more