WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the establishment of a funding set-aside for Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The organization represents 34 accredited TCUs across the United States, serving students from over 250 federally recognized Tribal Nations. AIHEC's call comes in response to a proposed priority for meaningful learning opportunitie  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * BISHOP, KIGGANS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN STAY ACT TO IMPROVE MILITARY FAMILY STABILITY BY REDUCING MOVES * PHOTO: Congressman Bishop welcomes presenters and audience members to the 2025 Military Family Summit hosted by the Congressional Military Family Caucus at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Georgia in August. WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service opposing the delisting of Virginia Sneezeweed (Helenium virginicum) from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization argues that removing protections for this unique plant is unwarranted given its ongoing vulnerability and the continued threats to its habitat. Virginia Sneezeweed, a perennial flower known for its striking yellow blooms, has b  more

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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- J.W. Verret, associate professor of law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025 (GENIUS Act). Verret urged the Department to reject the American Bankers Association's (ABA) call for an expansive prohibition on stablecoin interest payments, arguing the interpretation runs c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), both of Springfield, Virginia, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that seeks to implement criteria for granting relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws concerning firearms. The organizations urge the DOJ to adopt several improvements to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the application process for indi  more

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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- Altria Client Services LLC and Altria Group Distribution Co., both of Richmond, Virginia, and NJOY LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona, have filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging violations in the importation and sale of vaporizer devices, cartridges and their components. Filed on Sept. 22, 2025, the complaint names JUUL Labs Inc., Washington, D.C., as the respondent. The filing asserts violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which p  more

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE FAILED THE AMERICAN PEOPLE FROM THE VERY BEGINNING OF HIS PRESIDENCY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, where he highlighted how Republicans have betrayed their promise to lower costs on day one while House Democrats continue to fight   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE FAILED THE AMERICAN PEOPLE FROM THE VERY BEGINNING OF HIS PRESIDENCY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, where he highlighted how Republicans have betrayed their promise to lower costs on day one while House Democrats continue to fight for a future where every A  more

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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer Introduces Legislation to Repeal Burdensome Biden-Era Heat Standard Rule * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced the introduction of the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 in the House of Representatives. Rep. Messmer's legislation repeals sweeping and unworkable Biden Administration heat standards that had threatened to impel unnecessary mandates and excessive feder  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), Kansas City, Missouri, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding the implementation of the GENIUS Act. The NAIC emphasizes the effectiveness of the current state-based insurance regulatory framework in safeguarding consumers and ensuring the financial stability of insurers. In the letter, the NAIC states that for over 150 years, state insurance regulators have adapted to chan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for November 2025 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions taken against national banks and federal savings associations (banks), and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with banks the OCC supervises. The OCC uses enforcement actions against banks  more

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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republican Attempts to Distract from their Failing Public Safety Agenda Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Subcommittee on Oversight hearing making clear that while Democratic-led cities ar  more

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

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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at an executive business meeting on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Grassley Opens Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting, Highlights Proven Quality of Trump Judges On today's agenda, we have eleven nominations listed. We'll vote today on: * Tysen Duva to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. * William Crain and Alexander Van Hook   more

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

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Behalf of State Superintendent Regarding USED Announcement on Interagency Partnerships * "The recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Education underscores the importance of partnerships that actually help schools solve real problems. We welcome any effort that strengthens academic outcomes, expand career-ready pathways, and supports parents as full partners in th  more

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Garcia Introduce New Bill to Stop Apparent Bribery Involving Trump Ballroom Donations * Wealthy donors with business in front of Trump admin raise bribery concerns Stop Ballroom Bribery Act would root out pay-to-play opportunities involving public property primarily used by President or Vice President Bill Text (PDF) | Bill Two-Pager (PDF) Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator  more

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