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*Virginia Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday November 26, 2025 ( 12 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

Courtney Statement on USS District of Columbia Bow Delivery to Electric Boat in Groton
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Statement on USS District of Columbia Bow Delivery to Electric Boat in Groton * NORWICH, CT - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement on the delivery of the USS District of Columbia's bow to Electric Boat's South Yard assembly building in Groton, CT, where final assembly of the boa  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to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence, modernize federal research infrastructure, and remove outdated regulatory barriers.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

LEADER JEFFRIES ON WNYC: "REPUBLICANS ARE ON THE RUN IN TERMS OF THEIR FAILURE TO DELIVER POLICIES THAT ACTUALLY MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON WNYC: "REPUBLICANS ARE ON THE RUN IN TERMS OF THEIR FAILURE TO DELIVER POLICIES THAT ACTUALLY MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show, where he highlighted that Democrats are dedicated to making life more affordable rather than prioritizing the interests of the wealthy, well-  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Access to Life-Saving Lung Cancer Detection and Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Access to Life-Saving Lung Cancer Detection and Care * Above: Gottheimer joins local leaders, advocates, and lung cancer researchers to announce new bipartisan legislation during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. ENGLEWOOD, NJ Today, November 24, 2025, during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) anno  more

Smith, Castor Reintroduce the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith, Castor Reintroduce the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act * Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Kathy Castor (D-FL) recently introduced the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, legislation which would allow for Medicare reimbursement to licensed genetic counselors for services which would otherwise be reimbursable if provided by a physician.  Genetic counselors have extensive training  more

U.S. Department of Education Announces Five Appointments to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Announces Five Appointments to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity * Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon appointed five new members to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), including higher education experts Robert Eitel, Joshua Figueira, Dr. Jay Greene, and Dr. Steven Taylor, 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