WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Returns To House Science Committee * Rep. Don Beyer, previously a longtime member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Committee, was re-appointed to that committee by Democratic Leader Jeffries this week. Beyer departed the Committee after serving on it for his first four terms when Democrats lost slots at the beginning of the 118 th Congress. His appointment became official  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Banks Introduce Bill to Eliminate Antiquated Tax on Student Loans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (D-VA) and U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act, legislation to remove antiquated "origination fees" for federal student loans. "Student loan debt is holdin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, McCormick Introduce Legislation to Preserve and Protect America's Historic Battlefields * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Dave McCormick introduced the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the preservation of historic battlefields associated with wars fought on American soil. "From Yorktown to Appomattox to   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on the Republican Health Care Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the House voted on the health care bill brought forward by Republicans that does not include an extension of the enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA): "For months, I have sounded the alarm on the devastat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Slams Trump Administration's Absurd Rationale for Boat Strikes, Votes to Stop Military Action in Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting for the adoption of H.Con.Res. 61 (link is external), directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Passing of Rev. A Lincoln James, Jr * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of the Rev. Dr. A Lincoln James, Jr., Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. "Rev. James was a charismatic and influential preacher who had a remarkable career. He led Trinity Baptist Church for several decades and served as   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Wittman, Kiggans, Elfreth Reintroduce Bill Reauthorizing NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Rob Wittman (VA-01), Jennifer Kiggans (VA-02), and Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) reintroduced the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act, previously known as the Chesapeake Bay Science, Edu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Slams Trump's Reckless & Corrupt Decision to Allow Nvidia to Sell Advanced Chips to China * FULL VIDEO OF KAINE'S SPEECH IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, spoke on the Senate floor sounding the alarm about the Trump Administration's dangerous decision to allow Nvidia to sell  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins Bipartisan Statement from All 25 Jewish House Members on Antisemitic Attack in Australia * Washington, D.C. Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined 24 of his fellow Jewish Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in releasing the following statement in response to an attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia that targeted Jewish people celebrating the first night of Hanukkah  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Office Delivers Real Results for Virginia's Seventh District in 2025 * Washington, D.C. Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released an end-of-year summary highlighting his office's work delivering results for Virginians across Virginia's Seventh District in 2025 including returning hard-earned tax dollars to constituents, advancing bipartisan legislation, and resolving thousands of  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Crenshaw Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Crack Down on Cartel Smuggling Operations at Southern Border * Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas-02) today introduced bipartisan legislation to tackle the fentanyl crisis by combatting the flow of illicit firearms and money that fuel cartel operations. "I'm proud to lead this bipartisa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help American Workers Better Prepare for Retirement * Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Glenn 'GT' Thompson (R-Penn.-15) today introduced a bipartisan bill to help American workers take advantage of their employer-sponsored retirement plans and employer match offers by permitting more frequent opportunities fo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Republican Delegation Sends Letter of Support for Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Funding Application * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) released a letter they sent in support of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Rura  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Justice Introduce Legislation to Make Child Care More Affordable * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Jim Justice (D-WV) introduced the Child Care Supply Tax Credit Act, bipartisan legislation to address the nationwide shortage of child care options. Through the creation of a new commonsense tax credit, this legislation would help providers attract and retain qualified  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Applaud Unanimous Senate Passage of Aviation Safety Legislation, Sending It to the House * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today welcomed Senate approval of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, sending it to the House of Representatives for consideration. The bipartisan legislation, which passed unanimously out   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Leads Bipartisan Effort to Push FTC to Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing With Holiday Shopping Season Underway * WASHINGTON - Today, in the thick of the holiday shopping season, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) led Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Richard Blumental (D-CT), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) in pushing the Trump administration to crack down on surveillance pricing, which eliminates a fixed or   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, McGarvey Introduce Bill to Support Families of Mine Workers Who Died of Black Lung Disease * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) introduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, legislation that would remove barriers to benefits and ensure that families of miners who have died from black lung are properly compensated. A companion bill was introduc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, McGarvey Introduce Bill to Support Families of Mine Workers who Died of Black Lung Disease * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) introduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, legislation that would remove barriers to benefits and ensure that families of miners who have died from black lung are properly compensated. A companion bill was introduced by R  more