WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced legislation to educate and protect Americans against mis- and disinformation. Inspired by Finland's K-12 program to protect Finns from Russian propaganda, the Educating Against Misinformation and Disinformation Act would improve Americans' recognition of and resilience to mis- and disinformation. "Russian misinformation before and during their invasion of Ukraine is shining a spotlight on the urgent need to def more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, released the following statement after the General Services Administration (GSA) announced new investments as part of the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), including more than $2.5 million in funding for the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission and nearly $6 million in fundi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA), Chair of Congress' Joint Economic Committee, introduced legislation today to encourage gender parity in positions of corporate leadership. Beyer's House resolution, introduced with House Committee on Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) on International Women's Day, would express "the sense of the House of Representatives that corporations should commit to utilizing the benefits of  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Government Operations, released the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act. "After more than a decade of hard work and negotiations, the Postal Service Reform Act is finally on its way to the president's desk. "This will save the Post Office from financial ruin, and ensure our mail is delivered for decades to come. "I wan more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement slamming Education Secretary Cardona's response to the passage of the Parental Rights in Education bill, in the Florida State Legislature: "The Department of Education is a bureaucratic monolith that clearly has no understanding of federalism--nor its own jurisdiction. "Over more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor about college enrollment decreases and the opportunities it presents for students and the workforce. Excerpts from Republican Leader Foxx's Remarks: "College enrollment decreased this year by a million students. Although many claim dropping enrollment is a crisis, this  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after President Biden reportedly decided to ban imports of Russian oil. "A ban on Russian oil imports is an important measure to cut off funding for Russian military aggression. I have been part of the bipartisan call to take this action, and I am glad that President Biden has finally followed our lead. "The ban on Russian oil is necessary but not sufficient. We should not turn from more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 9 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: This weekend, Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced his introduction of the African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act at the University of Richmond and visited a burying ground on campus. He was joined by Del. Delores McQuinn (VA-70), Va. State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (VA-10), Kevin Hallock, University of Richmond President, and Keith McIntosh, University of Richmond Chief Information Officer. "The preservation of African Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Alex Mooney, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressional Rugby Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Alex X. Mooney (R-WV) and Co-Chair Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced H. Con. Res. 77, a bipartisan concurrent resolution to recognize and support the efforts of USA Rugby and its partners to bring the upcoming Men's and Women's Rugby World Cup tournaments to the United States. Rugby is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, with more than 100,000 USA Rugby members play more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Alex Mooney, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-02) issued the following statement on West Virginia EPA Supreme Court Argument. "Today, the State of West Virginia rightfully argued in front of the Supreme Court that Congress, not the Biden Administration, has the power to regulate emissions from power plants. "The Obama Administration attempted to use executive orders to shut down the coal industry. It is quite simple; the people's elected officials should make  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after President Biden announced a U.S. ban on importing Russian energy in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Ever since Vladimir Putin launched his unprovoked invasion on Ukraine, President Biden promised that Russia would face crushing sanctions, and we would leave Russia more isolated economically and diplomatically from the world. Today's announcement is another example of Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after members of United Steelworkers Local 8888 voted to ratify a collective bargaining agreement with Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding. "I congratulate USW Local 8888 President Spivey and Newport News Shipbuilding President Boykin on coming together and reaching a hard-fought agreement for the benefit of our nation's best shipbuilders. "As the representative of  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 678,000 jobs in February as the unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent. "Today's jobs report demonstrates that when we invest in students, workers, and families, we can build back stronger communities and a stronger economy. Since President Biden took office in January 2021, the economy has gained 7.4 millio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger -- a Member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee -- helped introduce bipartisan legislation to prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquified natural gas (LNG), and coal to the United States. In 2021, the United States imported an average of 670,000 barrels of oil and petroleum products per day. These imports were up 24 percent in 2021 over 2020. This import strategy threat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Republican Leader Rick Allen (R-GA) sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Marty Walsh warning that the recommendations of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment (Task Force) will harm workers and taxp more PR

HANOVER, Virginia, March 9 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a Law Enforcement Roundtable in Hanover, Virginia with special guest, Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03). During this roundtable, Representatives Wittman and Higgins spoke to a panel of local law enforcement officers to discuss issues related to public safety, crime, and needed law enforcement resources. The purpose of this roundtable was not only to provide an update from Congress and hear directly from of more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee, and U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) sent a letter to President Joe Biden, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Shalanda D. Young, urging them to add a publicly administered health insurance option to the Affordable  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine applauded passage of bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to set the United States Postal Service (USPS) on a more sustainable financial footing and promote long-term reliable service across the Commonwealth and country. The bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act strengthens transparency and accountability for USPS performance, eliminates unnecessary financial burdens, and helps ensure USPS can better serve the American people. Having pa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Senator Tim Kaine cosponsored the bipartisan Ban Russian Energy Imports Act, which was recently introduced by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). The legislation would prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and coal. Reuters reported that in 2021, the United States imported an average of more than 20.4 million barrels of crude and refined products per month from Russia. That's about  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider four pending nominations. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, voted to advance all four nominations. An overview of the Committee's votes can be viewed below: * Ms. Shalanda H. Baker, nominated to be Director of the Office of Minority Economic Impact at the Department of Ener more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate passed U.S. Senator Joe Manchin's (D-WV) bipartisan, bicameral Postal Service Reform Act, which would provide critical reforms to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The legislation passed 79-19. "Getting our fiscal house in order is one of my top priorities and is essential to preparing future generations of Americans for success," said Senator Manchin. "I am proud that the Senate passed the bipartisan, bicameral Postal Service Reform Act more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,802,164 to the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management. This funding, which is through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is allocated to reimb more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,462,713 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support 13 West Virginia healthcare providers. This funding from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) was included in the CARES Act and other bipartisan COVID-19 relief packa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced three West Virginia school systems will receive funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebate Awards. The program works to fund the repl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,802,164 to the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management. This funding, which is through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is allocated to reimburse state manage more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,462,713 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support 13 West Virginia healthcare providers. This funding from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) was included in the CARES Act and other bipartisan COVID-19 relief packages. "The COVI more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced three West Virginia school systems will receive funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebate Awards. The program works to fund the replacement of old d more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Committee, welcomed an announcement from President Biden that the United States will ban Russian energy imports. This announcement follows the lead of Senators Manchin and Murkowski's bipartisan, bicameral Ban Russian Energy Imports Act, which would prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, p more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the committee, welcomed an announcement from President Biden that the United States will ban Russian energy imports. This announcement follows the lead of Senators Manchin and Murkowski's bipartisan, bicameral Ban Russian Energy Imports Act, which wo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded Senate passage of a bipartisan resolution condemning a recent series of bomb threats at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and reaffirming the government's commitment to combatting violence against students, faculty, and staff. The resolution was led by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Tim Scott (R-SC) and passed unanimously in the Senate. Since January, the FBI has reported 44 bomb threats more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded Senate passage of a bipartisan resolution condemning a recent series of bomb threats at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and reaffirming the government's commitment to combatting violence against students, faculty, and staff. The resolution was led by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Tim Scott (R-SC) and passed unanimously in the Senate. Since January, the FBI has reported 44 bomb threat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded $1,530,000 in federal funding awarded to school districts across the Commonwealth. The funds were administered through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of two programs: the 2021 American Rescue Plan Electric School Bus Rebates and the annual 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebates. The funds will go towards the replacement of old diesel school buses with new more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded $1,530,000 in federal funding awarded to school districts across the Commonwealth. The funds were administered through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of two programs: the 2021 American Rescue Plan Electric School Bus Rebates and the annual 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebates. The funds will go towards the replacement of old diesel school buses with new e more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement on President Biden's decision to ban Russian oil imports amid Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine. "By banning Russian oil imports, President Biden has made clear once again that Vladimir Putin's unprovoked war on Ukraine will not go unpunished. Right now, Ukrainians are fighting with their lives against authoritarian rule to preserve the same f more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: The United States Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin's (D-W.Va.) bipartisan resolution condemning the recent bomb threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country. Senators Capito and Manchin led their colleagues in passing the resolution to reaffirm the federal government's commitment to combatting violence against students, faculty and staff. West Virg more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: The United States Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito's (R-WV) bipartisan resolution condemning the recent bomb threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country. Senators Manchin and Capito led their colleagues in passing the resolution to reaffirm the federal government's commitment to combatting violence against students, faculty and staff. West Virginia is home to more PR