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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Thursday February 19, 2026 ( 9 items )  

Elfreth Joins Maryland & Virginia Members of Congress in Urging Public Transparency, Long-term Response Plan from DC Water
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Joins Maryland & Virginia Members of Congress in Urging Public Transparency, Long-term Response Plan from DC Water * Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) and nine additional members of Congress who represent Maryland and Virginia wrote to DC Water CEO and General Manager David Gadis, expressing serious concern over the public health and environmental impacts of the disastrous sewage   more

House Democrats Press ED on Negative Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Students
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Press ED on Negative Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Students House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and 69 House Democrats are pressing Secretary of Education Lin  more

Hoyer, Van Hollen, Maryland and Virginia Members of Congress Urge Public Transparency, Long-term Response Plan from DC Water
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Van Hollen, Maryland and Virginia Members of Congress Urge Public Transparency, Long-term Response Plan from DC Water * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and 9 additional members of Congress who represent Maryland and Virginia wrote to DC Water CEO and General Manager David Gadis, expressing serious concern over the public hea  more

Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $4.2 Million for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $4.2 Million for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Centers * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that $4,250,606 in federal funding is coming to Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center to support critical health services for uninsured and underinsured Oregonians in Washington and Yamhill counties. "Access to quality health care sh  more

Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $4.2 Million for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $4.2 Million for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Centers * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that $4,250,606 in federal funding is coming to Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center to support critical health services for uninsured and underinsured Oregonians in Washington and Yamhill counties. "Access to quality health care shoul  more

PHOTO: Capito, City Leaders Announce Funding for Charleston Sports Complex
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTO: Capito, City Leaders Announce Funding for Charleston Sports Complex * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined city leaders in Charleston, W.Va. to announce a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocation she helped secure to support a planned sports complex. Through the Fiscal Year (FY  more

PHOTOS: Capito, Justice Help Announce Funding for Yeager International Airport
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito, Justice Help Announce Funding for Yeager International Airport * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) today joined Yeager Airport leaders, Kanawha County Commissioners, and Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin today in Charleston, W.Va. to officially announce a Congressionall  more

Van Hollen, MD & VA Members of Congress Urge Public Transparency, Long-term Response Plan from DC Water
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, MD & VA Members of Congress Urge Public Transparency, Long-term Response Plan from DC Water * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 9 additional members of Congress who represent Maryland and Virginia wrote to DC Water CEO and General Manager David Gadis, expressing serious concern over the public health and environmental impacts of the disastrous sewage spill into the Po  more

Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, MD & VA Members of Congress Urge Public Transparency, Long-term Response Plan From DC Water
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, MD & VA Members of Congress Urge Public Transparency, Long-term Response Plan from DC Water Today, U.S. Representative James R. Walkinshaw (D-Va), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and 8 additional members of Congress who represent Maryland and Virginia wrote to DC Water CEO and General Manager David Gadis, expressing serious concern over the public   more