WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Introduces Legislative Package to Modernize Rail Infrastructure * U.S. Representative Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced a three-bill legislative package to prepare America's rail system for the next generation of passenger and freight transportation by supporting the deployment of clean technologies, identifying electrification opportunities, and strengthening rail network planning. "Rail remains on  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Cline, Virginia Republican Delegation Support Disaster Designation Request For Virginia's Agricultural Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) was joined by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rol  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Votes YES on Secure America Act * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore voted in favor of the Secure America Act today. This critical legislation delivers significant investments to secure America's borders, provide needed resources for immigration enforcement, and give our border patrol agents the tools and technology they need to combat illegal immigration  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Backs Virginia Request for Federal Disaster Assistance to Support Ninth District Farmers * In wake of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's request to the federal government for expedited disaster assistance for Virginia farmers, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is part of a Virginia Congressional delegation effort to urge U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Ro  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following remarks at a hearing to evaluate four pieces of legislation, including the Secure America Act and three anti-fraud oversight measures: * * * Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider four separate measures: S. 2, H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, and  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Capito Helps Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Access to Educational Services for Students with Communications Disabilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) reintroduced the Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act. This legislation would strengthen the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) an  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on House Passage of Republican ICE/Border Patrol Funding Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed a partisan funding bill that provides an additional $70 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP): "Last year, Republicans' Big Ugly   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Gun Violence Prevention Bills to Protect Kids and Our Community * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced a package of bills to keep children and communities safe from gun violence. "Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children and adolescents, and every year, 46,000 Americans die from gun violence. Inaction isn't an   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Gun Violence Prevention Bills to Protect Kids and Our Community * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced a package of bills to keep children and communities safe from gun violence. "Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children and adolescents, and every year, 46,000 Americans die from gun violence. Inaction isn't an   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against GOP Bill to Expand ICE Funding and Immigration Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott issued the following statement after voting against the GOP's budget reconciliation bill: "Instead of focusing on lowering costs and improving the lives of working families, Republicans are advancing a bill to give $70 billion more to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Bill to Speed Up Reviews for Veterans Suffering From Trauma Advances to House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) announced that the Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced with Congressman James C. Moylan (GU-00), advanced through the House Armed Services Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Autho  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Thompson Demand Mullin Sell Noem-Era Luxury Jets * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined by Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding that he sell the two Gulfstream G700 luxury jets and Boein  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Raise Concerns About Lack of Progress in Improving Retention of Federal Employees Who Are Military Spouses * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) raised concerns with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) about federal agencies' lack of progress in improving retention of federal employees who are military spouses. The senators urged OPM to fulfill co  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Risk of Trump-Vance Administration Using Election Crimes Prosecutions to Interfere in Midterm Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined 22 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump-Vance Administration over the removal of the most recent version of the Federal Prosecution of Electi  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Releases Statement on Voting to Strengthen Public Safety and Border Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement on voting in support of the Senate amended reconciliation package: "Public safety and the rule of law are fundamental in our communities, and our law enforcement officers work diligently to uphold these values," said Rep. Wittman  more