U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
As the Administration Continues Dangerous Effort to Exploit Federal Workers' Health Records, Warner and Schiff Demand End to Violation of Privacy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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September 16th, 2026
As the Administration Continues Dangerous Effort to Exploit Federal Workers' Health Records, Warner and Schiff Demand End to Violation of Privacy
WASHINGTON - Following the White House Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) failure to suspend their proposed collection of the personal medical records of millions of federal workers, retirees, and their families to be weaponized i
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Beyer: This Bill Would Do More Harm Than Good For America And For Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer: This Bill Would Do More Harm Than Good For America And For Ukraine
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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), the Senior House Democrat on Congress' Joint Economic Committee and a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, delivered a stark warning against the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia And Iran Act during floor debate on the measure ahead of a final vote this afternoon.
His remarks as
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Bipartisan Delegation Urges House Leaders To Take Immediate Action On Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Delegation Urges House Leaders To Take Immediate Action On Artificial Intelligence
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Congressman Don Beyer, co-chair of Congress' bipartisan Caucus on Artificial Intelligence, today led a bipartisan group of 10 leaders on AI in the U.S. House in pressing leadership of both parties to take immediate, urgent action to address risks posed by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI). The
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Capito Announces Fall 2026 Academy Days
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Capito Announces Fall 2026 Academy Days
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced she will host four Academy Days this month for West Virginia students interested in learning more about opportunities at the U.S. service academies and available Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships.
"I encourage all West Virginia students, parents
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EPW Committee Advances Legislation and Resolutions at Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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EPW Committee Advances Legislation and Resolutions at Business Meeting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led abusiness meeting where the EPW Committee approved committee legislation and resolutions.
Legislation approved by the EPW Committee:
* S.5045 - Wildfire Emissions Prev
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EPW Committee Advances Legislation and Resolutions at Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
EPW Committee Advances Legislation and Resolutions at Business Meeting
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 business meeting where the EPW Committee approved committee legislation and resolution
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Griffith Announces $69,434 HHS Grant to New River Valley Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces $69,434 HHS Grant to New River Valley Head Start Programs
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded New River Community Action, Inc., based in Radford, Virginia, a $69,434 grant. The funding supports local Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"Head Start projects are available for New River Va
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Griffith Announces $80,000 HHS Grant to STEP, Inc.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces $80,000 HHS Grant to STEP, Inc.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded STEP, Inc., based in Rocky Mount, Virginia, a $80,000 grant. The funding supports local Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"Solutions that Empower People, known as STEP, leads an extensive network for Head Start servic
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Griffith Announces Combined Total of $339,771 in Additional HHS Grants for Head Start Projects in Virginia's Ninth District
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces Combined Total of $339,771 in Additional HHS Grants for Head Start Projects in Virginia's Ninth District
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded an additional four HeadStart-related grants worth a total of $339,771. The funding supports Head Start and Early Head Start projects. A breakdown of the funding totals is as follows:
* $144,785 to Peopl
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Griffith Announces More Than $144,000 HHS Grant to People Incorporated of Virginia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces More Than $144,000 HHS Grant to People Incorporated of Virginia
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $144,785 grant. The funding supports Head Start and Early Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"People Incorporated is an ad
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Griffith Announces More Than $45,000 HHS Grant to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces More Than $45,000 HHS Grant to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., based in North Tazewell, Virginia, a $45,552 grant. The funding supports the organization's Head Start program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"Clinch Valley Com
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Griffith Statement on House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Statement on House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 979 - the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This legislation directs federal agencies to issue a rule that compels automobile manufacturers to install AM radio for new vehicles. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.
Following House passage of the bil
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Griffith Statement on House Passage of Bills to Protect Ninth District Communities from Public Health Threats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Statement on House Passage of Bills to Protect Ninth District Communities from Public Health Threats
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of measures to protect American communities from public health threats. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, helped advance these pieces of legis
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Griffith Supports State of Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Supports State of Emergency Declaration
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Today, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth. The declaration comes in response to a statewide hay shortage caused by persistent and ongoing drought conditions.
In response to the State of Emergency declaration, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement:
"Hay is
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Kaine & Schiff File Oman War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine & Schiff File Oman War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) filed a War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of the U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities in or against Oman. Last month, President Donald Trump threatened to "bomb the shit" out of Oman if it interferes with the United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
"President
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Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in leading 20 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a 502B privileged resolution requiring the U.S. Department of State t
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Kiggans' Bill to Name Virginia Beach Post Office After WWII Veterans Col. Edward D. Shames Passes House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Kiggans' Bill to Name Virginia Beach Post Office After WWII Veterans Col. Edward D. Shames Passes House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced the passage of her bill to designate the U.S. post office at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, VA the "Colonel Edward D. Shames Post Office Building," which passed the House by voice. This designation honors the extraordinary le
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Klobuchar, Curtis Bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Passes Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar, Curtis Bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Passes Out of Committee
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Curtis (R-UT) announced their legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee.
In addition to continuing to require all public pools to inst
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Rep. John McGuire Celebrates Passage of Bill to Shield Residents from Data Center Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. John McGuire Celebrates Passage of Bill to Shield Residents from Data Center Costs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Wednesday, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) celebrated the passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which will protect Americans from carrying the financial burden of data centers in their communities.
"Data centers are necessary, but each individual community should have the right to
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Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way
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Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor about the Ratepayer Protection Act and the importance of local communities, not the federal government, deciding whether to embrace data centers. Leader Scalise highlighted examples in Louisiana and Virginia where AI infrastructure has gener
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Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor about the Ratepayer Protection Act and the importance of local communities, not the federal government, deciding whether to embrace data centers. Leader Scalise highlighted examples in Louisiana and Virginia where AI infrastructure has gener
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Vindman Leads on Legislation to Make Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Leads on Legislation to Make Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (Mich.-08) and Don Davis (N.C.-01) as an original co-sponsor of the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act. This legislation will take away unfair tax breaks for data center build outs passed by Republicans in H.R.
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