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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Thursday December 11, 2025 ( 21 items )  

Ahead of Senate Vote, Warner, Shaheen Hold Spotlight Forum on the Disastrous Impacts of ACA Tax Credit Expiration
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Senate Vote, Warner, Shaheen Hold Spotlight Forum on the Disastrous Impacts of ACA Tax Credit Expiration * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a spotlight forum underscoring the urgent need for Congress to extend the soon-expiring tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. The spotlight forum, entitled "T  more

Bipartisan Coalition of 38 House Members Introduce "CommonGround Bill" to Address Skyrocketing ACA Premiums
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of 38 House Members Introduce "CommonGround Bill" to Address Skyrocketing ACA Premiums * Above: House Republicans and Democrats announcing a bipartisan framework last week to keep health care costs down. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), along with a bipartisan coalition of 38 total House Members, introduced the "CommonGround for Afford  more

Congressman Subramanyam Raises Concerns Over Imran Khan's Condition
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam Raises Concerns Over Imran Khan's Condition * "I am concerned by reports that members of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's family went weeks without establishing direct contact with him, raising fears that he may have suffered irreversible harm. While it was later reported that Mr. Khan is in stable physical condition, he largely remains in solitary confinement with li  more

Foxx Opening Remarks on the NDAA, Energy Items and INVEST Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Dec. 9, 2025, at a hearing to consider five bills (H.R. 3383, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071): * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on the NDAA, Energy Items, and INVEST Act As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committ  more

House Labor Leaders Introduce Bill to Protect Workers and Level the Playing Field
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * House Labor Leaders Introduce Bill to Protect Workers and Level the Playing Field * WASHINGTON - Today, House labor leaders will introduce the Labor Enforcement to Securely (LET'S) Protect Workers Act (link is external). The LET'S Protect Workers Act is a transformative bill that will protect America's workers and crack down on dishonest employers and corporations by raising penalties for violat  more

House Labor Leaders Introduce Bill to Protect Workers and Level the Playing Field
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * House Labor Leaders Introduce Bill to Protect Workers and Level the Playing Field Today, House labor leaders will introduce the Labor Enforcement to Securely (LET'S) Protect Workers Act. The LET'S Protect Workers Act is a transformative bill that will protect America's workers and crack down on dishonest empl  more

In Case You Missed It: Capito, Justice Resolution Honoring WV National Guard Members Passes Senate Unanimously
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It: Capito, Justice Resolution Honoring WV National Guard Members Passes Senate Unanimously * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, the resolution honoring U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) unanimously passed in the Senate. This resolution f  more

Kaine, Colleagues Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Counter Foreign Cyber Scams
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Counter Foreign Cyber Scams * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauds the Senate passage of the Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization (SCAM) Act, bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to counter foreign cyber scams and hold transnational criminal organizations accountable for human trafficking, forced criminality,   more

McClellan Joins Rep. Nikema Williams to Introduce Resolution Declaring Abortion as a Human Right
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Joins Rep. Nikema Williams to Introduce Resolution Declaring Abortion as a Human Right * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) to introduce a Congressional Resolution, along with 108 other members, affirming reproductive freedom as a human right. According to the UN Committee on Human Rights, parties to the In  more

Raskin, Beyer, Welch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Ranked Choice Voting to all Congressional Elections
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Beyer, Welch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Ranked Choice Voting to all Congressional Elections * Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Don Beyer (VA-08) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced bicameral legislation to bring ranked choice voting (RCV) to congressional races across America. The Ranked Choice Voting Act would require RCV for all primary and general congres  more

Rep. McGuire Votes for Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McGuire Votes for Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 on the House Floor. "As a Navy SEAL veteran, I am pleased to see the House pass the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This year's NDAA advance  more

Rep. Subramanyam Statement on One Year Anniversary of the Fall of Assad and Repeal of Caesar Sanctions in NDAA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on One Year Anniversary of the Fall of Assad and Repeal of Caesar Sanctions in NDAA * "I'm pleased to see the repeal of the 2019 Caesar Sanctions included in this year's defense bill, which the House of Representatives will vote on this week. This moment also coincides with the one-year anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime. As a co-sponsor of the legislation   more

Scott Votes for Defense Bill for FY25
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes for Defense Bill for FY25 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting for the final passage of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 : "The FY26 NDAA provides support to servicemembers, guarantees the defense of the American people, and invests in shipbuilding and our national security. This   more

Vindman, Bresnahan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Small Business Administration Lending Eligibility for Residential Developers, Boost Housing Supply
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Bresnahan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Small Business Administration Lending Eligibility for Residential Developers, Boost Housing Supply * Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to carry out a pilot program for the construction or management of b  more

Virginia Delegation Statement On NDAA Rotary Wing Aircraft Provision
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Statement On NDAA Rotary Wing Aircraft Provision * Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Representatives Don Beyer, Suhas Subramanyam, James Walkinshaw, Bobby Scott, Jennifer McClellan, and Eugene Vindman, Members of Congress representing Virginia, issued the following statement on Section 373 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026, which addresses "Manned Rotary Wing   more

Virginia Delegation Statement on NDAA Rotary Wing Aircraft Provision
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Statement on NDAA Rotary Wing Aircraft Provision * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Don Beyer, Suhas Subramanyam, James Walkinshaw, Bobby Scott, Jennifer McClellan, and Eugene Vindman, Members of Congress representing Virginia, issued the following statement on Section 373 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026, which addresses "Manned Rotary W  more

Virginia Delegation Statement On NDAA Rotary Wing Aircraft Provision
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Statement On NDAA Rotary Wing Aircraft Provision * Today U.S. Representatives Don Beyer, Suhas Subramanyam, James Walkinshaw, Bobby Scott, Jennifer McClellan, and Eugene Vindman, Members of Congress representing Virginia, issued the following statement on Section 373 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026, which addresses "Manned Rotary Wing Aircraft Safety" in the w  more

Virginia Delegation Statement On NDAA Rotary Wing Aircraft Provision
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Statement On NDAA Rotary Wing Aircraft Provision * Today U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam, Don Beyer, James Walkinshaw, Bobby Scott, Jennifer McClellan, and Eugene Vindman, Members of Congress representing Virginia, issued the following statement on Section 373 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026, which addresses "Manned Rotary Wing Aircraft Safety"   more

Virginia Delegation Statement On NDAA Rotary Wing Aircraft Provision
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Virginia Delegation Statement On NDAA Rotary Wing Aircraft Provision Today U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw, Don Beyer, Suhas Subramanyam, Bobby Scott, Jennifer McClellan, and Eugene Vindman, Members of Congress representing Virginia, issued the following statement on Section 373 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026, which addresses "Manned Rotary Wing Airc  more

Warner Statement on Alarming NDAA Provision that Undermines Air Safety Over DCA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Statement on Alarming NDAA Provision that Undermines Air Safety Over DCA * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement today on language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that could undo key safety measures implemented over the D.C. airspace in the wake of the January 29, 2025 collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Ha  more

Wittman House Floor Remarks in Support of Final Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman House Floor Remarks in Support of Final Passage of National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (N  more