Sunday - December 21, 2025
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Friday November 21, 2025 ( 17 items )  

Committee Republicans Pass Labor Bills That Harm Workers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Committee Republicans Pass Labor Bills That Harm Workers Today, Committee Republicans advanced three labor bills that would further burden employees and their ability to earn fair wages. "The consistent theme across these bills appears to be one message, and that is: 'How do we, as Congress, further tip the scales in  more

House Democratic Health Leaders Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Americans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * House Democratic Health Leaders Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Americans * Scott, Pallone, and Neal unveil legislation building on Medicare drug price negotiation ahead of November 30th deadline for CMS to announce next round of negotiated prices. The Democrats' bill closes Republican loopholes   more

In Case You Missed It: Chairman Capito Commends New Proposed Rules from Fish and Wildlife Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It: Chairman Capito Commends New Proposed Rules from Fish and Wildlife Service * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, commended the Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) announcement yesterday of four new proposed rules on implementing the Endangered Species Act. These propose  more

In Case You Missed It: Chairman Capito Commends New Proposed Rules From Fish and Wildlife Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * In Case You Missed It: Chairman Capito Commends New Proposed Rules from Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, commended the Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) announcement yesterday of four new proposed rul  more

Kaine & Booker Lead Call for Stronger U.S. Diplomacy to Address DRC-Rwanda Crisis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Booker Lead Call for Stronger U.S. Diplomacy to Address DRC-Rwanda Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations (SFRC) Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, & Global Women's Issues, and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the SFRC Subcommittee on  more

Kaine & Wicker Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Anniversary of Holodomor Famine, Reaffirm Support for Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Wicker Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Anniversary of Holodomor Famine, Reaffirm Support for Ukraine * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), and Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced a resolution recognizing the 93rd anniversary of the Ukrainian famine of 1932-19  more

Kaine Renews Call for Answers from Trump Administration Over Military Buildup Near Venezuela & Illegal Lethal Boat Strikes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Renews Call for Answers from Trump Administration Over Military Buildup Near Venezuela & Illegal Lethal Boat Strikes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's military buildup off the coast of Venezuela and ongoing unlawful strikes in the   more

McClellan Announces 2025 Veteran of the Year Recipient
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Announces 2025 Veteran of the Year Recipient * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the recipient of the 2025 Veteran of the Year Award for Virginia's Fourth Congressional District: U.S. Air Force Colonel William Woodard Butler."My Veteran of the Year Program seeks to celebrate our district's veterans, their loved ones and their service comm  more

Miller Introduces Kidney Care Access Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Introduces Kidney Care Access Protection Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) along with Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced the Kidney Care Access Protection Act (KCAPA). This bipartisan bill will strengthen Medicare's kidney care benefits by ensuring sustainable reimbursement for dialysis providers, expanding access to patient education resources,  more

On Senate Floor, Warner Sounds Alarm on Political Purge of FBI, Collapse of U.S. Cyber Defenses Under Trump
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Warner Sounds Alarm on Political Purge of FBI, Collapse of U.S. Cyber Defenses Under Trump * WASHINGTON - Today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate warning that the United States faces a deepening threat to our security as the Trump administration continues a sweeping political   more

Ranking Member Scott Welcomes Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva to the Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Welcomes Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva to the Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks welcoming Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "It's my pleasure to welcome Congr  more

Ranking Member Scott's Opening Remarks at Markup of Labor Bills That Harm Workers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott's Opening Remarks at Markup of Labor Bills That Harm Workers Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R. 2870, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 2299. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Today, we are here to mark up three labor bill  more

Senate Blocks Passage of Kaine's Legislation to Demand Accountability for Saudi-Sponsored Murder of Virginia Resident Jamal Khashoggi
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Blocks Passage of Kaine's Legislation to Demand Accountability for Saudi-Sponsored Murder of Virginia Resident Jamal Khashoggi * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to ask unanimous consent for passage of his resolution to commemorate the seventh anniversary of journalist and Northern Virginia res  more

Vindman Leads 37 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Release the Full Transcript of Trump's 2019 Call with Mohammed bin Salman
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Leads 37 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Release the Full Transcript of Trump's 2019 Call with Mohammed bin Salman * "Americans deserve answers regarding your communications with the Crown Prince, as well as any promises, favor or commitments exchanged during the conversation." Washington, D.C. Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today led a group of 37 U.S. House lawmakers in sending a l  more

Warner Responds to FCC Rollback of Salt Typhoon Cybersecurity Rules
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Responds to FCC Rollback of Salt Typhoon Cybersecurity Rules * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and co-founder of the Senate Cybersecurity Caucus, released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to roll back cybersecurity regulations put in place following Salt Typhoon, the worst  more

Warner, Wyden Call on Trump to Help Seniors When Insurance Companies Drop Doctors from Their Plans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Wyden Call on Trump to Help Seniors When Insurance Companies Drop Doctors from Their Plans * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage with more information when a significant number of doctors or hospi  more

With Open Enrollment Underway, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Joins Advocates and Parents of Premature Babies to Discuss Importance of Renewing Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * With Open Enrollment Underway, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Joins Advocates and Parents of Premature Babies to Discuss Importance of Renewing Enhanced Premium Tax Credits * Richmond, Va. In recognition of Prematurity Awareness Month, U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) on Wednesday joined parents, Protect Our Care Virginia, and other advocates for a virtual press conference to discuss th  more