WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement following President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight, President Trump delivered a forward-looking message highlighting the incredible progress achieved during his first year in office, while outlining a de  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine WRDA 2026, Army Corps Priorities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to discuss the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 and examine ongoing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) projects, programs   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine WRDA 2026, Army Corps Priorities Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to discuss the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 and examine ongoing U  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Griffith Op-Ed: Making America healthy again starts with rural communities * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, penned a new op-ed that details major health care policies as he focuses on rural America. Chairman Griffith emphasizes support for community health centers and telehealth. In addition, Chairm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Highlights Economic and National Security Progress Following State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union address to the nation: "Tonight, the American people heard directly from the President of the United States about the meaningful progress made over the past year to strengthen our nation, lowe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Introduces Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act to Support CTE Programs Nationwide * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) introduced H.R. 7676, the Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act, a bill which sets students up for their futures and supports each state in creating a searchable public directory of career and technical education (CTE) programs of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Protect Taxpayers From Eminent Domain Taxes * Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), introduced the No Tax on Takings Act, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to spare unsuspecting property owners from paying harsh federal taxes on a sale the government compelled them to make. "Families should never be hit with a federal tax bill after the government forces them to s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire attends State of the Union, applauds President Trump's vision * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) attended President Trump's first State of the Union address of his second term. Rep. McGuire applauded President Trump's speech that touted wins for the American people, including tax breaks for seniors, and the largest tax refund season expected in American  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement Following the State of the Union Speech * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union speech: "President Trump's speech made one thing clear: he is not living in the same reality as the American people. He claimed prices are down, inflation is lower, and life is better th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Tonight's State of the Union Speech * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement ahead of President Trump's State of the Union speech: "As President Trump continues to break promises and make life harder, I will be listening closely to hear whether he will reverse failed policies that have raised costs, made c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Rep. Wittman Opening Remarks on Joint Tactical Air & Land Forces And Readiness Subcommittee Hearing U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air & Land Forces, delivered the following remarks at a joint Tactical Air & Land Forces and Readiness subcommittee hearin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Trump State of the Union Address * "Donald Trump has failed to address Americans' basic needs" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union address to Congress: " Over a year into his presidency, we can confidently say that Don  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Applauds President Trump's State of the Union Address Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address: "What we heard tonight wasn't just talk, but a celebration of all President Trump has accomplished since taking office. Under President Trump's leadership, America is back on the right track. We've secured  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Honors West Virginia Heroes and Purple Heart Recipients Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe at President Trump's State of the Union Address Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following President Trump's moving tribute to West Virginia National Guardsmen, Andrew Wolfe and the late Sarah Beckstrom - both of whom received the Purple Heart for their service  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Delivers Annual Reading of Washington's Farewell Address on Senate Floor * VIDEO OF KAINE'S REMARKS IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) delivered the annual reading of President George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address. Washington's letter to "Friends and Citizens" formally marked his retirement and cleared the way for the peaceful transfer of pow  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, National Capital Region DelegationSend Letter Demanding Urgent Water Infrastructure Repairs and Modernization Following Potomac Spill * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) joined 13 of his National Capital Region delegation colleagues in demanding the full authorization and funding of federal programs to repair and modernize critical water infrastructure nationwide, i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Virginia Delegation Send Letter Urging Vance to Prioritize Detention of Virginia Constituent in Azerbaijan * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined his Virgina Delegation Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Vice President JD Vance ahead of his trip to Azerbaijan earlier this month. In the letter, the members urged Vice President Vance to raise concerns abou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Accepting Congressionally Directed Spending Requests for Fiscal Year 2027 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that they are currently accepting congressionally directed spending (CDS) requests for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). Since 2021, the senators have secured over $650 million in CDS for projects that upgrade infrastructure, expan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Accepting Congressionally Directed Spending Requests for Fiscal Year 2027 * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that they are currently accepting congressionally directed spending (CDS) requests for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). Since 2021, the senators have secured over $650 million in CDS for projects that upgrade infrastructure, expand affor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Federal Funding to Improve Buses Across Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced nearly $35 million in federal funding to modernize bus fleets and facilities across Virginia, including replacing and rehabilitating buses, purchasing new vehicles, and upgrading transit infrastructure. This funding is awarded through the Depart  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Require Refunds of Trump's Illegal Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) introduced legislation to require full refunds of Trump's illegal tariffs, after they were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday by a 6-3 vote. To date, the Trump administration has collected an estimated $175 billion in illegal tariff  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Himes Demand Answers from DNI on Delayed Whistleblower Complaint & Withheld Intelligence Report * WASHINGTON -U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard raising serious conc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Releases Statement Following State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight's address comes at a pivotal moment for our nation. Families across Virginia's First District and around the country continue to feel the strain of rising healthcare costs, hous  more