Monday - July 13, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia

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Capito Makes Manufacturing, Economic Development Stops in Fairmont
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Capito Makes Manufacturing, Economic Development Stops in Fairmont FAIRMONT, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Fairmont, W.Va. focused on manufacturing and economic development.  First, Senator Capito traveled to Kibar Americas, an aluminum company, to tour the facility and discuss operations with staff. Kibar Americas acquired th  more
Capito Statement on SCOTUS Decision Upholding West Virginia Law Protecting Girls' Sports
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Statement on SCOTUS Decision Upholding West Virginia Law Protecting Girls' Sports * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded the decision from the Supreme Court of the United States in State of West Virginia v. B.P.J., upholding West Virginia law requiring that each athlete's participation in the athletic or sporting event be based on the   more
Graham Celebrates Supreme Court's Ruling Protecting Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Celebrates Supreme Court's Ruling Protecting Women's Sports * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today celebrated the Supreme Court's decisions in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox. In a combined ruling, the Court upheld state laws prohibiting biological males from competing on women's sports teams under Title IX and the equal protection clause. "  more
Griffith Celebrates $40 Million Distribution Facility Investment in Henry County
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Celebrates $40 Million Distribution Facility Investment in Henry County * Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a $40 million investment from Rural King to establish a new distribution plant in Henry County, Virginia. According to a press release, this investment will support 150 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the f  more
ICYMI: VIDEO: Capito Joins America's Newsroom to Discuss SCOTUS Upholding West Virginia's Girls' Sports Protection Law
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: VIDEO: Capito Joins America's Newsroom to Discuss SCOTUS Upholding West Virginia's Girls' Sports Protection Law * To watch Senator Capito's interview, click here or the image above. CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined FOX News Channel's "America's Newsroom" with Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino to   more
Kaine Praises Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Ruling
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Praises Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Ruling * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a former civil rights attorney, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. Barbara : "President Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship by executive order was lawless and shameful from the start. I am glad that the Supreme Court rul  more
McClellan Statement on Supreme Court Trump v. Barbara Decision Maintaining Birthright Citizenship as a Constitutional Right
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Supreme Court Trump v. Barbara Decision Maintaining Birthright Citizenship as a Constitutional Right * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara ruling that the Trump Administration's executive order directing federal agencies to deny U.S. citizenship to children   more
McClellan, Markey Lead Colleagues in Condemning EPA's Attempt to Let Data Centers, Fossil Fuel Plants and Other Major Facilities Evade Core Clean Air Act Protections
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Markey Lead Colleagues in Condemning EPA's Attempt to Let Data Centers, Fossil Fuel Plants and Other Major Facilities Evade Core Clean Air Act Protections * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), co-chair of the bicameral Environmental Justice Caucus and member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, led a lett  more
Newhouse Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Newhouse Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Women's Sports * Press Release : June 30, 2026 Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its decision in favor of Idaho and West Virginia in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox. "I welcome today's Supreme Court rulin  more
Rep. Scott Votes for War Powers Resolution on Lebanon
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * Scott Votes for War Powers Resolution on Lebanon Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting yes on H.Con.Res, 104, Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon. " I voted in favor of this war powers resolution, which requires the removal of United States  more
Rep. Simpson Applauds Supreme Court's Women's Sports Decision
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Applauds Supreme Court's Women's Sports Decision * WASHINGTON- Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court's formal decision in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. "Today is a historic day for female athletes in America," said Rep. Simpson. "The Supreme Court's decision in State of Little v. Hecox and West  more
Rep. Subramanyam Statement After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision: "I'm glad the courts recognized that President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order was a blatant and unconstitutional attempt to   more
Rep. Subramanyam Statement on KIDS Act Vote
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on KIDS Act Vote * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after voting NO on the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (H.R. 7757): "I voted no on the KIDS Act because when it comes to keeping our kids safe online, we have to get it right. This bill leaves out several vital provisions to protect our kid  more
Reps. Morelle, Raskin, Garcia Issue Letter to to WinRed Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to WinRed Inc.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 10, 2026 Ryan Lyk Chief Executive Officer WinRed, Inc. 4250 Fairfax Drive, Suite 600 Arlington, Virginia  more
Reps. Scott, Bonamici Issue Letter to USDA
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 24, 2026 The Honorable Stephen Alexander Vaden Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave, SW Wash  more
Vindman Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Staffing at VA Health Clinics, Improve Care Offered to Vets
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Vindman Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Staffing at VA Health Clinics, Improve Care Offered to Vets Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Abe Hamadeh (R-Ariz.-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), helping address understaffing at facilities across the country, in  more
Warner, Kaine, Scott Applaud $310.2 Million Loan to Reduce Traffic in Hampton Roads
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Scott Applaud $310.2 Million Loan to Reduce Traffic in Hampton Roads U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) applaud a $310.2 million federal loan awarded to the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) to fund the construction and implementation of much needed express lanes, a free-flowing toll system, and a new   more