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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Wednesday November 26, 2025 ( 8 items )  

75 House Members Sound the Alarm on the Negative Impact of ICE Raids on K-12 Students
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Seventy-Five House Members Sound the Alarm on the Negative Impact of ICE Raids on K-12 Students Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, and 73 House Democrats urged the   more

Capito, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday Resolution Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday Resolution Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday * WASINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced the bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday resolution to encourage American nationwide to exercise greater caution in their holiday travels. Nearly 82 million people will travel at least 50 mi  more

Kaine, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Help Address Humanitarian Crisis and Rebuild Medical Infrastructure in Gaza
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Help Address Humanitarian Crisis and Rebuild Medical Infrastructure in Gaza * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a bicameral group of Democratic lawmakers in writing to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging that the United States work with both Israeli authorities and internat  more

Kiggans Leads Bill to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in AI
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Leads Bill to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in AI * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the AI for America Act, which establishes a national strategy to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence, modernize federal research infrastructure, and remove outdated regulatory barriers. The bill directs federal agencies to develop a coordinated national plan for A  more

Walkinshaw Appointed to the House Committee on Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Appointed to the House Committee on Homeland Security "I'm grateful to Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the Steering and Policy Committee, and Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson for the opportunity to serve on this critical committee," said Congressman Walkinshaw. "Fairfax is a global leader in cybersecurity, and this appointment gives our community a direct voice in shaping how the   more

Walkinshaw, Pappas Lead Colleagues in Condemning Previously Planned USCG Change in Hate Symbol Policy, Presses Acting Commandant Lunday for Answers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 24, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw, Pappas Lead Colleagues in Condemning Previously Planned USCG Change in Hate Symbol Policy, Presses Acting Commandant Lunday for Answers Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), member of the House Homeland Security Committee and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), member of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee on the House Committee on Transp  more

Warner, Kaine Announce $4.5 Million to Expand Mental Health Resources for Virginia Veterans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce $4.5 Million to Expand Mental Health Resources for Virginia Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4.5 million in federal grants to support suicide prevention efforts for veterans. This funding is made possible by the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which was created via bipartisan legisl  more

Warner, Kaine Announce $4.5 Million to Expand Mental Health Resources for Virginia Veterans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce $4.5 Million to Expand Mental Health Resources for Virginia Veterans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4.5 million in federal grants to support suicide prevention efforts for veterans. This funding is made possible by the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which was created via bipartisan legislation t  more