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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Saturday August 23, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Capito Congratulates Richmond on USDA Appointment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Congratulates Richmond on USDA Appointment * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today congratulated Keith Richmond for being appointed to the role of Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director for West Virginia. The announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins. "Keith's understanding of our state's   more

Congressman Subramanyam Introduces Legislation to Lower Toll Costs and Protect Commuters, Advocates to Virginia AG for the Continued Defense of Legislation to Prevent Toll Increases in Federal Court
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam Introduces Legislation to Lower Toll Costs and Protect Commuters, Advocates to Virginia AG for the Continued Defense of Legislation to Prevent Toll Increases in Federal Court * Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) introduced the Affordable Commutes Act, legislation designed to address the rising costs of private toll roads and protect comm  more

PHOTOS: Capito Hosts Social Security Administration Commissioner in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Hosts Social Security Administration Commissioner in West Virginia * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano in Charleston, W.Va. to visit the social security field office. During the visit, Senator Capito and Commissioner Bisignano met with staff to discuss the improv  more

Senator Justice Applauds USDA Appointment of Keith Richmond
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Applauds USDA Appointment of Keith Richmond LEWISBURG, WV - Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following the appointment of Keith Richmond to the role of State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for West Virginia: "I'm proud to congratulate Keith Richmond on his nomination as State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency in W  more

Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner on the Firing of Gen. Jeffrey Kruse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner on the Firing of Gen. Jeffrey Kruse * WASHINGTON - Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on the firing of General Jeffrey Kruse as Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA): "The firing of yet another senior national security official underscores the Trump administration's da  more

Vindman Highlights Commitment to Virginia Seniors, Local Businesses, & Economic Growth in Fredericksburg
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Highlights Commitment to Virginia Seniors, Local Businesses, & Economic Growth in Fredericksburg * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Monday, August 18, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) toured local businesses and met with constituents across Fredericksburg, Virginia. Vindman directly heard from community members about issues ranging from food assistance and senior services to economic growth and   more

Vindman, Fallon, Jackson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Relief to Farm Credit System Institutions, Assist Virginia Farmers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Fallon, Jackson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Relief to Farm Credit System Institutions, Assist Virginia Farmers * The Congressman Introduced This Bipartisan Legislation After Hearing from Virginia Farmers, Producers, Ranchers, & Agribusiness Owners During a Five-Stop Farm Tour in Central Virginia Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07), Pat Fallon (R-  more

Warner and Kaine Announce $700,000 in Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure Expansion in Wise County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Kaine Announce $700,000 in Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure Expansion in Wise County * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $700,000 in federal funding for Wise County to expand water service connections as part of the Upper Guest River Sewer Extension project. The funding was awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC),  more

Wittman Leads Roundtable Discussion on U.S. Energy Solutions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Leads Roundtable Discussion on U.S. Energy Solutions * WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) participated in a roundtable discussion in Glen Allen to examine strengthening America's energy independence. The event connected energy organizations, local businesses, and local officials to discuss the policies implemented in H.R. 1 as well as permitting reform, grid reliability, and   more