Wednesday - September 17, 2025
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Thursday September 04, 2025 ( 16 items )  

Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill Supports Students
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill Supports Students * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The One Big Beautiful Bill prioritizes student success, expands school choice, and empowers families, delivering on Republicans' promise to ensure every student, regardless of zip code or background, has access to the best possible education. "I began my career in education, so I have seen firsthand how access   more

Chairman Capito Leads First EPW Oversight Hearing of NRC Since 2023, Urges Further Improvement, Efficiency from the Commission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Leads First EPW Oversight Hearing of NRC Since 2023, Urges Further Improvement, Efficiency from the Commission * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, 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 to conduct oversight of th  more

Chairman Capito Leads First EPW Oversight Hearing of NRC Since 2023, Urges Further Improvement, Efficiency From the Commission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Leads First EPW Oversight Hearing of NRC Since 2023, Urges Further Improvement, Efficiency from the Commission Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to conduct oversight of the Nuclear Regulator  more

Chairman Capito Questions NRC Commissioners on Revised Mission Statement, Opportunities for Efficiency
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Questions NRC Commissioners on Revised Mission Statement, Opportunities for Efficiency * 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 to conduct oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission   more

Chairman Capito Questions NRC Commissioners on Revised Mission Statement, Opportunities for Efficiency
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Questions NRC Commissioners on Revised Mission Statement, Opportunities for Efficiency Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to conduct oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) with   more

Congressman Moore Votes to Release Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Votes to Release Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore addressed the latest on the Jeffrey Epstein files. Congressman Moore issued the following statement: "Today, House Republicans took an important step to fulfill our commitment to provide the American people with radical transparency regarding the Epstein files. I voted for H. Res. 668 that fo  more

Democratic Women's Caucus Demands Department of Labor Withdraw Rules that Rip Away Financial and Job Opportunities for Women
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Women's Caucus Demands Department of Labor Withdraw Rules that Rip Away Financial and Job Opportunities for Women * Washington, D.C. - The Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) led by Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Lateefah Simon (CA-12) sent a letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) on three proposed rules that will rip away financial and job opportunities for women (RIN 1250-AA17, RIN   more

EPW Advances Katherine Scarlett's Nomination to lead CEQ, Approves GSA Resolutions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * EPW Advances Katherine Scarlett's Nomination to lead CEQ, Approves GSA Resolutions * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, 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 business meeting to consider the nomination of Katherine Scarlett to be a Memb  more

EPW Advances Katherine Scarlett's Nomination to Lead CEQ, Approves GSA Resolutions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * EPW Advances Katherine Scarlett's Nomination to lead CEQ, Approves GSA Resolutions Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a business meeting to consider the nomination of Katherine Scarlett to be a Member of the Council o  more

ICYMI: Chairman Griffith Holds Hearing on AI Technologies in American Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Griffith Holds Hearing on AI Technologies in American Health Care * Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, held a hearing entitled "Examining Opportunities to Advance American Health Care through the Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies. " Following the hearing, Chairman Griffith issued the follo  more

In Case You Missed It: Capito, Peters Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend Anti-Terrorism Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It: Capito, Peters Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend Anti-Terrorism Protections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act (SAFETY Act) of 2002  more

Labor Leaders Challenge Labor Department Agenda Dismantling Workers' Rights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Labor Leaders Challenge Labor Department Agenda Dismantling Workers' Rights House labor leaders sent a series of letters to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, calling on the Department to honor its promise to uphold workers' civil rights and guarantee workers fair pay, benefits, and a safe  more

MILESTONE: Vindman's Office Returns $2 Million in Backlogged Benefits, Federal Dollars to Virginians
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * MILESTONE: Vindman's Office Returns $2 Million in Backlogged Benefits, Federal Dollars to Virginians * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today announced that his office has now returned more than $2 million in federal casework funds to residents of Virginia's Seventh District, solving more than 1,000 cases. Casework dollars are secured and returned by fighting for fair tre  more

Rep. John McGuire Introduces Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Introduces Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), introduced the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act. This bill codifies key components of President Trump's Executive Order 14252. "Our Nation's Capital is a direct reflection on our great country and should be a symbol of pride f  more

Rep. Kiggans Hosts Roundtable to Get to the Bottom of TRICARE Reimbursement Issues
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Hosts Roundtable to Get to the Bottom of TRICARE Reimbursement Issues * Read about the event from Wavy's Chris Horne here (https://www.wavy.com/news/military/kiggans-on-tricare-troubles-we-need-to-expedite-things/). Virginia Beach, VA --Last week, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) hosted a roundtable with medical providers, including hospitals and medical clinics, and Humana, to discuss TRICARE reimbu  more

Statement of the Senate Vice Chair of the Intelligence Committee on the Trump Administration Blocking Congressional Intelligence Oversight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement of the Senate Vice Chair of the Intelligence Committee on the Trump Administration Blocking Congressional Intelligence Oversight * WASHINGTON - Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement: "Weeks ago, I arranged an on-site meeting this coming Friday at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's headquarters in Springfiel  more