U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Saturday June 14, 2025 ( 18 items ) |
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Environment Hearing on the Impacts of the Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Environment Hearing on the Impacts of the Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Short-Circuiting Progress
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DMV Lawmakers Call on Department of Transportation, Army to Investigate Deadly January 29th Plane Crash
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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DMV Lawmakers Call on Department of Transportation, Army to Investigate Deadly January 29th Plane Crash
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) joined by U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03), Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and Del. Eleano
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Foxx Condemns LA Protests, Pushes Bills on DC Voting, Sanctuary Status
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, condemned "lawlessness and rioting" in Los Angeles by protestors against ICE.
Foxx announced the Committee would consider four measures, including three bills (H.R. 884, H.R. 2056 and H.R. 2096), which aim to prohibit non-citizen voting in D.C. elections, remove D.C.'s sanctuary city status and restore due process for D.C. police, stating, "we are a nation of laws" and promising order will be r
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In Case You Missed It: VIDEO: Capito Talks Republican Reconciliation Bill on CNBC's Squawk Box
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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In Case You Missed It: VIDEO: Capito Talks Republican Reconciliation Bill on CNBC's Squawk Box
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To watch Senator Capito's interview, click here or on the image above.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee (RPC), joined CNBC's " Squawk Box " to discuss progress on the Republican reconciliation bill.
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Kaine Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement after Israel attacked sites in Iran:
"I am deeply concerned about the escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran and the risks for U.S. personnel and citizens in the region. I commend the Trum
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Kaine, Van Hollen, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Sanction Salvadoran Officials for Human Rights Abuses, Collusion with Trump Administration in Violation of Constitutional Rights
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Van Hollen, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Sanction Salvadoran Officials for Human Rights Abuses, Collusion with Trump Administration in Violation of Constitutional Rights
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) are introducing new legislation in a continuation of their eff
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Merkley, Murphy, Gomez, Beyer: Let Every American Choose Medicare
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Murphy, Gomez, Beyer: Let Every American Choose Medicare
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Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Connecticut's U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy, and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34) and Donald Beyer (D-VA-08) today reintroduced the Choose Medicare Act. This revolutionary proposal opens Medicare to all Americans with a new 'Part E' and builds on the system we have today by allowing Medi
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Oversight & Investigations Chairwoman Kiggans at Legislative Hearing to Discuss House GOP Bills to Improve VA Tech Systems, Fight Against Fraud, Promote Accountability
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, chairwoman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Oversight and Investigations Chairwoman Kiggans at Legislative Hearing to Discuss House GOP Bills to Improve VA Tech Systems, Fight Against Fraud, and Promote Accountability
Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and In
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PHOTOS: Capito Addresses West Virginia Boys State and Girls State
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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PHOTOS: Capito Addresses West Virginia Boys State and Girls State
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined participants of the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State at Jackson's Mill in Weston, W.Va. Afterwards, she traveled to Elkins, W.Va. to address the participants of the Rhododendron Girls State at Davis and Elkins College.
"Boys State and
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Rep. Foxx Issues Opening Remarks on Rescissions Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing to consider the Rescissions Act (H.R. 4):
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As prepared for delivery:
Good afternoon, 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 consider a single measure: H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025.
As the Speaker indicated early last
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Scott, Takano, & Bonamici, Lead Letter Demanding EEOC Chair Address Gender Identity Discrimination
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Scott, Takano, & Bonamici, Lead Letter Demanding EEOC Chair Address Gender Identity Discrimination
WASHINGTON - In advance of the anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Bostock v. Clayton Countywhere the Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of gender identity, Ranki
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Senator Justice Calls for for Re-allocation of State Investment to Local Airports Throughout West Virginia
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Senator Justice Calls for for Re-allocation of State Investment to Local Airports Throughout West Virginia
Recent closure of Cleveland-Cliffs in Weirton reverts a $50 Million Investment back to the State of West Virginia
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Jim Justice issued a statement following the recent news of the closure of Cleveland-Cliffs in Weirton and the return of $50 mi
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Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chairman Warner on the Middle East
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chairman Warner on the Middle East
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WASHINGTON - Tonight, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement:
"This is a rapidly evolving situation, and it's critical that the United States work with our allies and avoid steps that will cause further escalation across the region. For years, Iran has threatene
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Subcommittee Chairman Pfluger in the Daily Signal: "Antisemitic Violence 'Threat Level' Prompts Congress to Act"
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, issued the following news:
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Subcommittee Chairman Pfluger in the Daily Signal: "Antisemitic Violence 'Threat Level' Prompts Congress to Act"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, spoke to Virginia Allen of the Daily Signal to preview hi
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Vindman Condemns Use of Force Against Senator Alex Padilla During DHS Press Conference
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Vindman Condemns Use of Force Against Senator Alex Padilla During DHS Press Conference
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) released the following statement after Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was forcibly removed and handcuffed during a press conference hosted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
"This cannot stand. We live in a free coun
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Warner, Colleagues Question President Trump over Decision to Fire NTSB Vice Chair
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Colleagues Question President Trump over Decision to Fire NTSB Vice Chair
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) wrote to President Trump questioning his administration's decision to remove National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Vice
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Warner, Kaine, & Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine, & Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and their Senate colleagues urged U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program following the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals de
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Wittman: Modern Conflicts Demand Modern Munitions--Not Yesterday's Defense Acquisition Processes
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rob Whittman, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Wittman: Modern Conflicts Demand Modern Munitions--Not Yesterday's Defense Acquisition Processes
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Rob Whittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the current state of the Ar
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