WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Bacon, Salinas Welcome Rep. Mike Kelly as New Mental Health Caucus Co-Chair * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE), and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-OR) today welcomed Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA) as a new Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus. "As more Americans recognize the importance of addressing and supporting mental health, Congress must continue t  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Statement on $2.3 Billion Contract Modification for Electric Boat * [Hartford, CT] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released a statement following the announcement that Electric Boat has been awarded a $2.3 billion contract modification from the U.S. Navy for materials and manufacturing associated with Virginia Class submari  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Bill to Protect Parents and Promote Childhood Independence * Congressman Blake Moore introduced bipartisan legislation to promote childhood independence and protect parents who allow their children to play outside unsupervised, get off screens, and develop social skills.  Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and Virginia Foxx (R-NC) are original co-leads of this   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Celebrates Critical Repairs at Taylor County PSD * Washington, D.C. - On March 17, 2026, the Taylor County Public Service District reached a major milestone as water flowed through a newly constructed temporary water main to the PSD's treatment plant for the first time since May 2022. This temporary water main is a much-needed work around after the raw water main su  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Presents $1.67 Million Check for New Barbour County Ambulance Authority Station * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore presented a $1,668,750 check in federal funding for the construction of a new Barbour County Ambulance Authority Station, a major investment in emergency response infrastructure and public safety for North Central West Virginia. Congressman  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Introduces Bill to Promote Childhood Independence * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) introduced bipartisan legislation to promote childhood independence and protect parents who allow their children to play outside unsupervised, get off screens and develop social skills. Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Virginia Foxx (R-NC) are original co-leads of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Scott Statement on Congresswoman Jen Kiggans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: "In a radio interview, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans enthusiastically agreed with the statement that Leader Hakeem Jeffries should keep his 'cotton-picking hands off Virginia.' "She should apologize to L  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Statement on New $2.3B Virginia-Class Submarine Contract Award to Electric Boat * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement on the U.S. Navy's new $2.3 billion Virginia-class contract for advanced construction of Block VI Virginia-class submarines. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, McClellan Statement on Congresswoman Jen Kiggans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement: "In a radio interview, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans enthusiastically agreed with the statement that Leader Hakeem Jeffries should keep his 'cotton-picking hands off Virginia.' "She should apologize to Leader Jeff  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * SEEC Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force Slams Trump Administration Decision to Gut America's Conservation Legacy * The Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force Reps. Doris Matsui (CA), Don Beyer (VA), and Maxine Dexter (OR) released a statement following the Department of the Interior's (DOI) decision to formally strike down the B  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SPOKESPERSON STATEMENT ON CONGRESSWOMAN JEN KIGGANS * Today, Office of the Democratic Leader spokesperson Christie Stephenson released the following statement: "Jen Kiggans had her chance to disavow the vile, racist and dehumanizing comments from far-right talk show host Rich Herrera. Instead, she doubled down. Then, Jen Kiggans tripled down and attempted to blame partisanship in a pathetic fol  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's War Drives Painful Price Spikes * Inflation data released by the Trump Administration today via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed prices surging, as inflation reached the highest levels in three years. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report found that prices rose at an annual rate of 3.8 percent in April. The increase was driven by skyrocketing fuel and gas prices amid Pres  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Hickenlooper, Fetterman Release GAO Report Highlighting Gaps In Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families Gaps In Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced the release of a study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate t  more