WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Bell, Strickland, Mfume Lead 70+ Members in Effort to Stop Navy from Renaming Ship Honoring Black War Hero in Honor of President Trump * The letter comes following recent news that the U.S. Navy is considering renaming the USS Doris Miller in honor of the president Doris Miller was a sailor aboard the USS West Virginia when Japan began its attack on Pearl Harbor who put himself in harm's way to he  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wittman Receives Grade "A" Bridge Grade * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) celebrated earning a Grade "A" rating from Bridge Grades. This award recognizes legislators who put people over party and embrace the spirit of bipartisanship and collaboration. "I'm honored to receive an 'A' grade from Bridge Grades for my work in Congress," said Rep. Wittman. "Th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Six Months of the Trump-Vance Administration's Foolish and Illegal War with Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the Trump-Vance Administration's war with Iran stretches into its sixth month today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement: "Six months ago, the Trump-Vance Administration launched   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Call for Senate Hearing on DOD's Mismanagement of Illegal War in Iran and Its Effect on Servicemembers U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee on Seapower, joined a group of his colleagues in urging SASC Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) to hold a hearing with U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) leadership to investigate the Trump-Van  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans, CMS Administrator Oz Discuss Healthcare Affordability, Access in Coastal Virginia * VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) welcomed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to Virginia's Second District for a series of healthcare visits focused on improving patient access, supporting providers, and addressing challenges affecting healthcare delivery  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Applauds $750,000 Rural Residency Planning and Development Funds Awarded to Princeton Community Hospital Association * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration announced a $750,000 award to Princeton Community Hospital Association as part of the Rural Residency Planning and Development program. Funding is used to expand and improve access to health car  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Joins Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle for Visit to Naval Air Station Oceana * VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana leadership, and local Sailors for a visit to NAS Oceana. The visit highlighted the installation's critical ro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following letter with 137 co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 26, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 - The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Warner, Colleagues Oppose Israeli Government's E1 Settlement Tenders Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Patty Murray (D-WA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Advocates for Community Project Funding for the Gloucester County Colonial Courthouse * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the inclusion of a $750,000 funding request for the Colonial Courthouse in Gloucester County through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act.   more