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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Wednesday February 18, 2026 ( 6 items )  

Congressman Riley M. Moore Announces Over $5 Million Recovered for West Virginians
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Announces Over $5 Million Recovered for West Virginians * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore is proud to announce that his office has officially recovered more than $5 million from the federal government for West Virginians since taking office on January 3, 2025. This milestone reflects the dedicated work of Congressman Moore and his district staff in cu  more

Griffith Announces Start of 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Ninth District
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces Start of 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Ninth District * Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. This competition is an exciting way for a student from our region to represent the Ninth Congressional District in Washington, DC. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in   more

Griffith Statement on Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson * Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In response to his passing, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Today is a sad day as Virginians and Americans mourn the significant loss of a civil rights icon, Reverend Jesse Jackson. His life of exceptional servi  more

PHOTOS: Capito Tours Congressionally Directed Spending Projects in Wheeling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Tours Congressionally Directed Spending Projects in Wheeling * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, made stops in Wheeling, W.Va. focused on recent Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations she helped secure. First, Senator Capito traveled to Crittenton Services, a behavioral h  more

SCHUMER, STANDING WITH ROCHESTER SURVIVORS & ADVOCATES, ANNOUNCES NEW LEGISLATION -- IN HONOR OF EPSTEIN VICTIMS -- TO END FEDERAL STATUTE-OF-LIMITATIONS BARRIER THAT LETS ABUSERS ESCAPE AND DENIES...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, STANDING WITH ROCHESTER SURVIVORS & ADVOCATES, ANNOUNCES NEW LEGISLATION -- IN HONOR OF EPSTEIN VICTIMS -- TO END FEDERAL STATUTE-OF-LIMITATIONS BARRIER THAT LETS ABUSERS ESCAPE AND DENIES... * Virginia's Law, Named In Honor Of Epstein Victim, Will Eliminate Federal Statute Of Limitations That Let Criminals Like Jeffrey Epstein Run Out The Clock To Escape Pro  more

Scott Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing on Rev. Jesse Jackson: "Today, I join the rest of the nation as we collectively mourn the passing of civil rights leader and international icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson. After growing up in the segregated south, he lived a life of service  more