WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $39.9 Million ARPA-H Award to Virginia Tech * The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-H) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $39.9 million award. The funding will support development of a new biosensor that enables real-time, ultrasensitive detection of specific pathogens and allergens using nanobody-based technology. The funding is supported by th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant for Rex Theater Revitalization * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the City of Galax a $700,000 grant for a project to revitalize the Rex Theater. The funding will support renovation work and upgrades at the Rex Theater. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "The Rex Theater is an iconic venue that has  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Introduces the REMIT Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Requiring Excise for Migrant Income Transfers (REMIT) Act. This bill will increase the current 1 percent tax on remittance transfers to 15 percent. Companion legislation in the United States Senate is led by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO). "The United States of America is the gre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Applauds Trump Administration's $625 Million Investment In American Coal Industry Today, Senator Jim Justice applauded President Trump and Energy Secretary Chris Wright's investment of $625 million into American coal industry - aimed to modernize production, lower energy costs, and keep America dominant in artificial intelligence: "President Trump and Secretar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Justice Spends September State Work Period Touring Southern West Virginia LEWISBURG, WV - During the September in-state work period, Senator Jim Justice spent time in the southern part of the state, wishing school kids at Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Eastern Greenbrier Middle School well in the new school year, and joining officials for a groundbreaking ceremony at Greenbr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Releases Statement on Deferring Congressional Pay Ahead of Potential Government Shutdown * Vindman: "Yet, while our neighbors face missed paychecks or furlough, Members of Congress continue to draw full salaries. That is plain wrong and why I am doing my part by declining my pay and leading a bill to hold Members of Congress to the same standards as everyone else." Washington, D.C. --   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Walberg Leads Investigation into Whether NEA Sold Out Teachers' Retirement Security Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), along with Reps. Rick Allen (R-GA), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Mary Miller (R-IL), Bob Onder (R-MO), Michael Baum  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Colleagues Issue Statement Urging Trump in Monday Meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu to End the War, Bring Home the Hostages, End the Suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, and Take Annexation Off the Table * Washington - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jack Reed (D-RI), Chris Coons (D-DE), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) r  more