WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021, after the House passed the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376): * * * "The House took a major step toward delivering historic investments in America's future. The Build Back Better Act that the House approved today will lower costs for nearly every family, create millions of good-paying jobs, and improve the quality of life for the people we represent. "The Build Back Better Act invests  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott and Ranking Member Virginia Foxx sent a letter to the Biden Administration expressing bipartisan support for its interim final rule for protecting patients from surprise bills. The rule, which takes effect in January, is required to implement the No Surprises Act, a bipartisan agreement passed by Congress last year to shield patients from unexpected me more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021, the House passage of the Build Back Better Act: * * * "Today's passage of the Build Back Better Act in the House is a landmark moment for this country. These fully paid-for investments will deliver economy-wide gains for decades to come, advancing economic growth that is stronger, more stable and more broadly shared. Together, the Build Back Better Act and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jo more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger hosted an open, public telephone town hall focused on issues facing Central Virginia veterans as the region recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Spanberger was joined by two representatives from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services: Ben Shaw, Central Regional Director, Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program and Dr. John C. Henry, Assistant Regional Manager, Central Region. During the eve more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, released the following statement in support of the more than $13 billion in investments included in the Build Back Better Act, which will fall under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Government Operations. "As Chairman of the subcommittee with jurisdiction over the General Services Administration, IT modernization, US Postal Serv more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Gerry Connolly, Chairman of the House Government Operations subcommittee, released the following statement after President Biden announced he will not re-nominate USPS Board of Governor Chairman Ron Bloom and Governor John Barger. "I am tickled pink that two DeJoy enablers have been replaced and thank President Biden for his leadership. "This action is a good thing for the Postal Service and, most importantly, a great thing fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on H.R. 5376, the so-called "Build Back Better Act". "The consequences of President Biden's failed policies have metastasized like a cancer across this country. Inflation has already reached a 30-year high, gas and grocery prices are skyrocketing, the economy is gasping for air, and hardworking taxpayers are at their wits end. "The so-called "Build Back Better  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5376, the so-called Build Back Better Act, which will extend the reach of the federal government and enable the biggest expansion of welfare our country has seen in decades: "President Biden's so-called Build Back Better bill is a tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) voted against the Democrat sponsored Build Back Bankrupt Act, HR 5376 and issued the following statement. "Americans are suffering from higher prices of everything from gas to groceries to housing to heating their homes this winter. We are under attack from a southern border invasion where millions of illegal immigrants and an alarming level of drugs are pouring into our country. "And millions of Americans ar more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today voted no on the Democrat reconciliation bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. He issued the following statement. "The Democrat reconciliation bill is a mess. It promises to 'Build Back Better' but is littered with policies that will make life more expensive and less free for the average American. That such a reckless bill is the treasured priority of Washington's current one-party ruler more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a total of $2,208,500 in grants and loans for projects and public services in Southwest Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement. "Rural communities often face difficulties in reliably funding or upgrading the public services they provide. Today's award of $2,208,500 in funding from USDA Rural Development is a significant in more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a $75,000 grant to the Town of Glen Lyn for a new patrol vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Rural communities often face difficulties in reliably funding or upgrading the public services they provide. "Today's award of $75,000 in funding from USDA Rural Development to Glen Lyn for a new patrol car will improve publi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: Congresswoman Elaine Luria today voted for the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), which represents the largest effort to combat climate change in American history, secures child care for roughly 500,000 Virginian children, and expands preschool access for every 3- and 4-year old in the Commonwealth. The legislation also cuts taxes for Virginian families, lowers prescription drug prices, and creates good-paying jobs without adding to the na more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted to help pass H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, to deliver historic investments to the nation, promote the health and well-being of the American people, take decisive action against the climate crisis, and help revitalize America's economy. "The Build Back Better Act is a once in a generation opportunity to invest in our nation, give massive tax cuts to hard-working, middle-class Americans, and take me more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman David McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) issued the following statement regarding West Virginia University's announcement that it would receive $203 million in research funding in 2021. "In less than 10 years, West Virginia University has grown its research funding by an impressive 80 percent." "WVU has risen to the challenge, solidifying its status as a competitive, world-class center for health and energy research. I will continue to advocat more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) voted against Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats reckless spending bill that would cost an estimated $4 Trillion and fuel inflation. "Of course, I voted no. How could any responsible conservative vote for such an outrageously expensive bill that fundamentally transforms our entire economy?" said McKinley. "The CBO says this bill costs $1.7 Trillion, but outside economists project the price  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) today released the below statement regarding recent allegations by medical professionals at the Beckley Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. "The allegations at the Beckley VA Medical Center are the latest in a long, unacceptable pattern of wrongdoing and neglect. "I personally spoke with VA Secretary McDonough about this situation earlier this week, and I am committed to working with him and m more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following floor statement: * * * Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) voted against Democrats' costly social spending bill, the Build Back Broke Act. During a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, she highlighted the ways this bill will harm West Virginians, including making energy more expensive, taxing small family businesses, shipping American jobs overseas, and worsening inflation. Mr. Speaker, Since President Biden has been in office, he's tried to increa more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Alex Mooney, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: Congressman Alex Mooney (WV-02) voted against President Biden and Speaker Pelosi's "Build Back Better" reckless spending plan. President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" socialist spending bill does not cost "zero dollars" as Biden claims and instead costs over $2 trillion and adds $367 billion to the federal deficit. This "win" was enabled by 13 House Republican sellouts who voted for the companion NON-infrastructure bill. Had House  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSRep) -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 19, 2021: U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL-03) and Joint Economic Committee Chairman (JEC) Representative Don Beyer (D-VA-08) released this year's Third Quarter Worker's Economy Report, a shortcut guide designed to provide constituents with an understanding of America's post-pandemic economy. As part of a quarterly series launched earlier this year, today's new Worker's Economy report details the economi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today voted with a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to move the Build Back Better framework forward. This draft legislation now moves to the U.S. Senate for further consideration and to add, remove, or adjust provisions before returning to the U.S. House. The House-passed Build Back Better framework includes several priorities Spanberger has consistently fought to include in this l more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to advance the Build Back Better Act through the House of Representatives, which will help every Virginia family bounce back strong from the pandemic by lowering everyday costs for families, making health care more affordable, and combating the climate crisis while creating good-paying American jobs. "Our Build Back Better Act will lighten the financial burdens that have weighed extra heavy on families during  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) issued the following statement after voting against the Democrats' Socialist Tax and Spending Spree; otherwise known as the Build Back Better Act. "This massive tax and spending bill is anything but 'Building Back Better.' It is an attempt by Speaker Pelosi to ram through the most radical far-left piece of legislation ever. I refuse to support the Democrats' radical agenda that will dramatically exacerbate the moun more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Virginia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan issued the following statements on Nov. 19, 2021, after President Biden announced that he would nominate Dan Tangherlini to replace Chairman Ron Bloom on the Postal Service Board: * * * "I strongly support President Biden's choice of Daniel Tangherlini to fill a vacancy on the Postal Service Board of Governors more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (VA-10), Marie Newman (D-IL-03), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led 62 of their colleagues in a resolution to commemorate Nov. 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance to remember the lives lost at the hands of anti-transgender violence. As the Co-Chairs of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus' Transgender Equality Task Force, today's resolution builds on the representatives' ongoing efforts to amplify transgend more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) sent a letter to the Biden administration expressing bipartisan support for its interim final rule for protecting patients from surprise bills. The rule, which takes effect in January, is required to implement the No Surprises Act, a bipartisan agreemen more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the below statement following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of their partisan reckless tax-and-spending spree. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. "With inflation at its highest point in 31 y more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the below statement following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of their partisan reckless tax-and-spending spree. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. "With inflation at its highest point in 31 years, a reckless tax-and-spending spree is the last thing we need right now. Inflation more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and 13 of their colleagues in urging the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to reevaluate the new fees imposed for shipping container carriers at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach that will be imposed starting November 22. The members expressed concerns that these increased shipping costs will eventually be passed on to American consumers. This follows a lett more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, announced his co-sponsorship of the bipartisan Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act, legislation to help address barriers to non-opioid pain management for those enrolled in Medicare and stem the opioid epidemic across the nation. The NOPAIN Act was first introduced by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Rob Port more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Budget Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement applauding the House passage of the Build Back Better bill, transformative legislation he helped draft and lead in the Senate, that will lower costs and cut taxes for American families: "I'm thrilled the House has passed the Build Back Better bill, getting this historic legis more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following remarks: * * * U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) delivered the oath of office to Dr. Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Senator Manchin also gave remarks at Dr. Gupta's swearing in ceremony. In September, Senator Manchin introduced Dr. Gupta during his nomination hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senator Manchin's remarks as prepared: I am proud that yet another West Virginian is being sworn in to serve the American peop more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2021, on the Senate's unanimous confirmation of Chuck Sams to serve as director of the National Park Service. * * * "I congratulate Chuck on his confirmation to lead the National Park Service. "He is the first Senate-confirmed Director since January 2017, and as the first Native American to head the agency in its 105-year history, he will bring an important perspective to the NPS. more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $35,997,867 in funding for West Virginia in the past two weeks. Senator Manchin announced awards, ranging from broadband expansion to economic development and more. More details on the awards are listed below. * $16,072,811 from American Rescue Plan to expand broadband access through West Virginia schools and libraries: Senator Manchin announced anot more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today announced $718,750 in federal funding from the Department of Justice through the Department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) COPS Hiring Program (CHP). Both Senators are long-time supporters of funding for the COPS program via the Appropriations process. These funds will allow Virginia law enforcement agencies to hire new or rehire career law enforcement more PR