Wednesday - July 29, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia

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Capito Joins President Trump for Signing of HALT Fentanyl Act
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Joins President Trump for Signing of HALT Fentanyl Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act. The legislation, which Senator Capito co-sponsored, makes permanent the temporary classification of fentanyl and fentanyl analogs as Schedule I of the Controlled Su  more
Capito Statement on Rescissions Package
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Statement on Rescissions Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement on her vote to pass the rescissions package submitted by the Trump administration: "Senate Republicans have listened to the American people who want us to rein in spending," Senator Capito said. "Senate Republicans responded by passing a rescissions   more
Capito, Colleagues Advocate for Critical Education Funding
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Colleagues Advocate for Critical Education Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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), led a group of her colleagues in sending a letter to Russell Vought, Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (  more
Chairman Capito Highlights Surface Transportation Priorities from Stakeholder Experiences
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Highlights Surface Transportation Priorities from Stakeholder Experiences * To watch Chairman Capito's questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on constructing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill with st  more
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Preserving Access to Timely & Affordable Care
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on July 16, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines": * * * "Today's legislative hearing is necessary to continue essential programs that are vital to our health care infrastructure. "Many of the bills before us expire at the en  more
Congressional Democrats Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Congressional Democrats Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, Representative Judy Chu (D-CA.-28), and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) joined union workers from the United Farm Work  more
Congressional Democrats Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Democrats Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat * As originally released by the Committee on Education & Workforce, Democrats (link is external) WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, Representative Judy Chu (D-CA.-28), and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) joined union   more
Congressman Moore, Senator Hawley Introduce Resolution Condemning International Persecution of Christians
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore, Senator Hawley Introduce Resolution Condemning International Persecution of Christians * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore and Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced a resolution condemning the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries across the globe. In April, Congressman Moore gave a speech on the House Floor highlighting (link is   more
Congressman Subramanyam Releases Statement Applauding Virginia Supreme Court Decision to Prevent Greenway Toll Hikes
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam Releases Statement Applauding Virginia Supreme Court Decision to Prevent Greenway Toll Hikes * Washington, D.C. -- "Today's ruling is a huge win for our community and families across Northern Virginia," said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. "It's clear that the legislation I passed that prevented toll increases was not only constitutional but the best policy for Virginian  more
Democratic Health Committee Leaders to Insurers: Protect Vaccine Coverage
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Democratic Health Committee Leaders to Insurers: Protect Vaccine Coverage "Evidence shows that even modest cost-sharing deters patients from accessing care and exposure to cost-sharing reduces the use of preventive care. Disruptions in coverage could roll back the significant health care gains that have been made unde  more
House Rules Committee Chairwoman Foxx Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on 4 Bills
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing to consider the bipartisan GENIUS Act (S. 1582), Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1919), Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (H.R. 3633) and Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016): * * * Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rule  more
Kaine Statement on Trump Administration Illegally Withholding $140 Million in Federal Funding to Address Fentanyl Crisis
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump Administration Illegally Withholding $140 Million in Federal Funding to Address Fentanyl Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's illegal withholding of $140 million in federal funding passed by Congress to suppo  more
McClellan Demands Answers from DHS Secretary Noem on ICE Raids at Chesterfield County Courthouse
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Demands Answers from DHS Secretary Noem on ICE Raids at Chesterfield County Courthouse * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons to express alarm over reports (link is external) about the presence of ICE agents at   more
President Trump Signs the HALT Fentanyl Act Into Law; Rep. Moore Was an Original Co-sponsor
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs the HALT Fentanyl Act Into Law; Rep. Moore Was an Original Co-sponsor * Washington, D.C. - Today, President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act (link is external) into law. Congressman Riley M. Moore was an original co-sponsor of the House version of the legislation, which permanently classifies fentanyl and fentanyl related substances as a Schedule 1 drug under the Cont  more
Rep. Cline Introduces Bipartisan Don't Sell My DNA Act
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline Introduces Bipartisan Don't Sell My DNA Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Ben Cline (R-VA) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Don't Sell My DNA Act, a bill aimed at strengthening consumer privacy by safeguarding genetic data obtained from individuals through relationships with biotech companies. In recent years, more Americans have begun to utilize at-home   more
Rep. Kiggans Commends Oncology Nurses for 50 Years of Service
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Commends Oncology Nurses for 50 Years of Service * WASHINGTON, DC--Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), alongside Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), introduced a resolution to recognize the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) for 50 years of compassionate care and effective treatment to patients with cancer across the country. Rep. Jen Kiggans said, "In representing over 100,000 oncology  more
Rep. Wittman Opening Statement on Tactical Air and Land Forces Print of the FY26 NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Opening Statement on Tactical Air and Land Forces Print of the FY26 NDAA U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, delivered the following remarks on the Tactical Air and Land Forces Print at the full committee markup of the FY26 NDAA. Rep. Wittman's  more
Subcommittee on Health Holds Hearing on Preserving Access to Timely and Affordable Care
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Subcommittee on Health Holds Hearing on Preserving Access to Timely and Affordable Care Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines. "To  more
Video: Kaine Grills Trump Administration Over Incineration of Food for Starving Children
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Grills Trump Administration Over Incineration of Food for Starving Children * BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO OF THE EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), grilled Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas over the Trump Administration's order to incinerate 500 met  more
Warner & Kaine Statement on Republican Rescissions Bill Defunding Public Broadcasting and National Security Programs
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Republican Rescissions Bill Defunding Public Broadcasting and National Security Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to rescind federal funding for public broadcasting and national security programs, which had previously been appropriated by a bipartisan ma  more
Warner & Kaine Statement on Republican Rescissions Bill Defunding Public Broadcasting and National Security Programs
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Republican Rescissions Bill Defunding Public Broadcasting and National Security Programs * WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to rescind federal funding for public broadcasting and national security programs, which had previously been appropriated by a bipartisan majority  more
Warner, Capito Reintroduce Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Capito Reintroduce Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) reintroduced legislation to create a tax credit that will incentivize the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines. Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide, and coal mines a  more