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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Friday July 04, 2025 ( 15 items )  

Beyer Floor Remarks Opposing H.R. 1
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Floor Remarks Opposing H.R. 1 * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) this morning delivered the following remarks on H.R. 1, aka the One Big Ugly Bill Act, during debate on the measure: "From the Gospel of Matthew: For I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in. I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you visited me.  more

Capito Wishes West Virginians a Happy Independence Day
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Wishes West Virginians a Happy Independence Day * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement wishing West Virginians a happy Independence Day ahead of July 4th. "As you gather over barbecues and at parades to celebrate our great nation, I encourage you to take a moment to remember how blessed we are to call the United St  more

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam's Statement on the Passage of the One Big Ugly Bill
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam's Statement on the Passage of the One Big Ugly Bill * "This One Big Ugly Bill is a betrayal of the promises this administration made to the American people. At a time when families and small businesses are facing high costs and difficulty accessing care, this bill will raise prices, strip health care and food from millions, and bankrupt our country by adding trilli  more

Griffith Statement on Appointment to Health Subcommittee Chair
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Appointment to Health Subcommittee Chair * U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie selected U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) to serve as Chairman of the Committee's Health Subcommittee. Congressman Griffith issued the following statement: "I am excited to take on the role as the Health Subcommittee Chairman for the House Energy and Commerc  more

Griffith Statement on House Passage of Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on House Passage of Reconciliation Bill * The U.S. House of Representatives voted and passed Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill. This reconciliation package goes to President Trump to be signed into law. Following passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Today, I voted in favor of H.R. 1, the budget   more

McClellan on Final Passage of Republicans' Big Ugly Bill
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan on Final Passage of Republicans' Big Ugly Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House passage of the Senate-amended budget plan: "Today, House Republicans passed a cruel and immoral tax and budget scheme that prioritizes billionaires over working people and puts the health, safety, and economic security of Vir  more

Miller Joins Speaker Johnson in Celebrating Bill Passage
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Joins Speaker Johnson in Celebrating Bill Passage * Washington, D.C. - Today, moments after House Republicans voted in favor of H.R. 1, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Speaker Mike Johnson and her fellow Republican members in celebrating its passage.Congresswoman Miller released the following statement on social media following the press confere  more

Miller Votes to Send the One, Big, Beautiful Bill to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Votes to Send the One, Big, Beautiful Bill to President Trump's Desk * Washington, D.C. - This morning, the House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act. The bill's passage in the House of Representatives means it will now be sent to President Trump to be signed into law. Congresswoman Miller voted in favor of the legislation, and spoke  more

Rep. Jen Kiggans Votes "Yes" On Landmark Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Jen Kiggans Votes "Yes" On Landmark Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "Today I cast my vote in favor of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It's important to acknowledge that no legislation of this magnitude is perfect. My vote reflects a pragmatic assessment that the sum t  more

Rep. Moore Votes "Yes" on One Big Beautiful Bill - Legislation Headed to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Moore Votes "Yes" on One Big Beautiful Bill - Legislation Headed to President's Desk * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the final amended version of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (link is external). Congressman Riley M. Moore voted "Yes" on the legislation. Congressman Moore issued the following statement: "In November, the American people gave P  more

Scott Votes Against GOP's Big, Ugly Bill. Again.
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against GOP's Big, Ugly Bill. Again. * 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, Ugly Bill: "Once again, Republicans rushed to jam their Big, Ugly Bill through Congress. Their bill   more

Senator Justice, Senator Capito Applaud Appointment of Matt Harvey and Moore Capito as U.S. Attorney for West Virginia by President Trump
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * Senator Justice, Senator Capito Applaud Appointment of Matt Harvey and Moore Capito as U.S. Attorney for West Virginia by President Trump WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Jim Justice and Senator Shelley Moore Capito released a statement following President Donald Trump's nomination of Moore Capito as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia and Matt Harvey as U.S. Attor  more

Warner & Kaine Slam House Passage of Republican Budget Megabill
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Slam House Passage of Republican Budget Megabill * WASHINGTON --Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) slammed the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans' partisan budget megabill: "With today's vote, Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are one step closer to passing their bill to explode the debt and   more

Warner & Kaine Statement on Trump Administration Illegally Withholding $108 Million From Virginia Schools
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Trump Administration Illegally Withholding $108 Million From Virginia Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement after the Trump Administration missed a key deadline to distribute $6.2 billion in federal K-12 funding, including   more

Wittman Votes to Safeguard Medicaid, Strengthen National Defense, and Protect Virginia Families from Tax Increase
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Votes to Safeguard Medicaid, Strengthen National Defense, and Protect Virginia Families from Tax Increase * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1: "Today, I voted for the final passage of legislation that strengthens vital programs that serve our most vulnerable communities, empowe  more