WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman John McGuire Introduces FAIR Act to Protect Ratepayers, End Cronyism, and Prioritize Public Safety U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Fair, Affordable, and Inclusive Rates Act (FAIR Act) -- legislation to ensure electric utility rates remain focused on delivering safe and affordable energy to all Americans, especially working families and rural households disproporti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $281,865 DOT Grant to Develop Mountain Empire Airport * The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Smyth Wythe Airport Commission, based in Wythe County, Virginia, a $281,865 grant. The funding supports the Mountain Empire Airport (MKJ) in their designs for rehabilitation of an existing runway. U.S. Congressman Morgan Grif  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $380,100 DOT Grant to Develop Tazewell County Airport * The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Tazewell County Airport Authority, based in Richlands, Virginia, a $380,100 grant. The funding supports the construction of a new 6,800 square foot hangar at the Tazewell County Airport. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $4,335,800 DOT Grant to Develop Blue Ridge Regional Airport * The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Blue Ridge Airport Authority, based in Henry County, Virginia, a $4,335,800 grant. The funding supports the extension of an existing runway at the Blue Ridge Regional Airport and brings the airport into conformity with   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $5,225,950 DOT Grant to Develop Virginia Highlands Airport * The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission, based in Washington County, Virginia, a $5,225,950 grant. The funding supports the rehabilitation of an existing runway at Virginia Highlands Airport. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Norton, Beyer to Introduce Bill to Require Federal Police Officers Use Body and Dashboard Cameras When Congress Returns in September * After videos circulated online of federal police officers using excessive force to make arrests as part of President Trump's unnecessary and inflammatory surge of law enforcement in D.C., Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) annou  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Demands Response on Request for Oversight Hearing on HHS Layoffs and Proposed Reorganization Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, once again called on Chairman Tim Walberg, House Committee on Education and Workforce, to immediately hold an ove  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Subramanyam and McGuire Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Safeguard U.S. Against Emerging Quantum Cybersecurity Threats * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and Congressman John McGuire (R-VA-05) led introduction of the Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act, along with Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) and Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10). This critical bipartisan bill is de  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chair on Director Gabbard's plan to slash intelligence staff * WASHINGTON - Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released plans to cut the office's workforce: "Twenty years after it was established, there is broad, bipartisan agreement that th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chairman On Director Gabbard's abuse and politicization of the security clearance process * WASHINGTON - Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard arbitrarily and unilaterally revoked security clearances of 37 current and former national security and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Track & Combat Antisemitism in Extremist Movements * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Congressman Don Bacon (R-Neb.-02) introduced the Violent Antisemitism Threat Assessment Act, a bill that would require the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to issue a comprehensive report to Congress on the role of antisemitism in vi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Over $48 Million in Federal Funding for Virginia Airports * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $48,329,251 in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements at 18 airports across Virginia. This funding, allocated by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Infrastruc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Over $48 Million in Federal Funding for Virginia Airports * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $48,329,251 in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements at 18 airports across Virginia. This funding, allocated by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Infrastructure  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Highlight New Report Projecting $490 Billion in Manufacturing Losses By 2029 Due to Trump Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) highlighted a new report from the Joint Economic Committee warning that the Trump Administration's sweeping tariff regime--which has included almost 100 different policies since April--has directly harmed the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Highlight New Report Projecting $490 Billion in Manufacturing Losses by 2029 Due to Trump Tariffs * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) highlighted a new report from the Joint Economic Committee warning that the Trump Administration's sweeping tariff regime--which has included almost 100 different policies since April--has directly harmed the Ame  more