STERLING, Virginia, July 3 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 2, 2021: Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced today that hardworking people across Virginia have received 3,963,158 Economic Impact Payments totaling $9,456,600,000 in 2021, which Wexton helped secure as part of the American Rescue Plan. "As we come together to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, we also celebrate the remarkable progress we've made as a community in our fight against COVID," said Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on July 2, 2021: * * * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 850,000 in June and the unemployment rate remained statistically unchanged at 5.9 percent. The number of people who reported that they weren't looking for work because of COVID fears declined by one million. The unemployme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Luria was named to the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol. The Select Committee will investigate and report upon the facts and causes of the attack and it is charged with reporting its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for preventing future attacks. The Committee is bipartisan, with thirteen members appointed by the Speaker, five of whom will be appointed after consultation with the Min more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $2,168,854 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide infrastructure improvements to six of the Commonwealth's airports. "We are glad to see these federal dollars from the American Rescue Plan being put to good use," said the Senators. "This funding will enable the Commonwealth's airports to continue supporting travelers and encourage economic opportunities for the surrou more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded the reopening of the Lee County Community Hospital in Pennington Gap, Virginia. This morning, Senator Warner attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new Lee County Community Hospital. In April, Kaine toured the construction site of the hospital, which was being renovated by Ballad Health. While there, Kaine met with more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on July 2, 2021: * * * Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 3684, the so-called INVEST in America Act. "Virginia's First Congressional District is home to one of the worst traffic hotspots in the nation. As a daily commuter myself, I understand the burden traffic places upon Virginia's families and business. As I commute to and from the small town of Montross in Virginia's Northern Neck, I see all too more PR