WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 3, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Committee, praised today's unanimous committee vote to advance their bipartisan America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022, the first comprehensive recreation package since 1963 that will improve and expand America's outdoor recreation e more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 3, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Committee, praised today's unanimous committee vote to advance their bipartisan America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022, the first comprehensive recreation package since 1963 that will improve and expand America's outdoor recreation economy while delivering sustainable economic boosts to rural co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement: * * * Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's leaked majority opinion on Roe v. Wade. "I have long held that the truth about abortion and the deceitfulness of Roe would be inevitably revealed to the American people. Until that day comes, I will never yield in my mission of exposing that truth. "Former Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist once observed that, 'The Constitution protects judicia more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on May 3, 2022: Today Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) visited the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) pilot program facilities in Danville, Virginia. ATDM is a prototype training platform to rapidly train skilled workers in key trades such as CNC machining and welding for employment in the defense industry. Adults who enter the program have varying educational and workplace experiences, and through the program coursework earn the skills necessary t more PR

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, May 4 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), released the following statement on a report that the Supreme Court of the United States intends to overturn Roe v. Wade. "Roe v. Wade has been law since 1973, and I am deeply concerned by reports that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn this decision that protects a woman's right to choose. If the leaked decision is made final, women across the country would be stripped of their constitutional rights to make  more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Virginia, May 4 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) traveled to Chesterfield County to present a $1,000,000 check to support infrastructure upgrades and the revitalization of Ettrick Train Station. "I have long advocated for funding to support Chesterfield County's revitalization efforts for the Ettrick Train Station, and I am thrilled to be delivering these federal funds to assist in the county's vision," said Rep. McEachin (VA-04). "The Ettrick Train more PR

PRINCE GEORGE, Virginia, May 4 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) traveled to Prince George County to deliver a $3,200,000 check for upgrades to the county's water infrastructure. The federal funds will support various upgrades and the transition from an aquifer water source to a surface water source to ensure improved reliability for residents. "Every resident in the Commonwealth deserves access to safe, reliable water, and this funding will help ensure Prince Geo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) issued the following statement after reports of a draft Supreme Court decision overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. "Reports of Justice Samuel Alito's draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is an outrageous affront to women's rights in our nation and a clear threat to judicial precedent set forth by the Court in 1973. The Supreme Court has clearly held that women have a constitutional right to choose,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (W.Va.-01), issued the following statement responding to the leaked draft decision from the U.S. Supreme Court that would overturn Roe v. Wade. "For nearly 50 years, the federal decision of Roe v. Wade has threatened the lives of unborn children. As a consistently pro-life conservative, I believe we have a moral obligation to be the voice for innocent unborn children. The Supreme Court has taken an important st more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after media reports of a draft U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. "Every woman, regardless of her background or socioeconomic status, deserves the right to make her own medical decisions. "That is why I was proud to vote for the Women's Health Protection Act last fall to protect reproductive rights at the federal level. "These reports ma more PR

HENRICO, Virginia, May 4 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on May 3, 2022: * * * U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court majority opinion concerning the overturning of Roe v. Wade. "The United States of America should not be a country where women are dying from back-alley abortions. This is a profoundly personal issue with real consequences for the lives of American women. "Green-lighting states to ban abortion in all cases - more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to the unprecedented leak of the draft SCOTUS opinion. "I am 100% pro-life, and I believe all life is precious and deserves to be protected--including the unborn. "The unprecedented leak of the draft opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization does irreparable damage to the trusted process of the Supreme Court: the ability to deliberate in private. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), joined SFRC Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), and his Senate colleagues in introducing a Senate Resolution to commemorate World Press Freedom Day and to recognize growing threats to press freedom and free expression worldwide. The bipartisan resolution reaffirms the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combatting the growing threat of auth more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 3, 2022: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee, today questioned the Honorable Frank Kendall III, Secretary of the Air Force, General Charles Q. Brown, Chief of Staff of the Air Force and General John W. Raymond, Chief of Space Operations. Senator Manchin questioned the witnesses about air defense and security in Ukraine against Puti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 3, 2022: the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider one pending nomination and pending legislation, including U.S. Senator Joe Manchin's (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, bipartisan America's Outdoor Recreation Act. The Committee considered 10 public lands bills and an outdoor recreation package on a largely bipartisan basis, including t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 3, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), both members of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, introduced the Rural Broadband Protection Act (S.4126), which would require a more thorough vetting and verification process for internet service providers seeking to participate in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) high-cost programs. The bill would provide essential safeguard more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 3, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $13,423,414 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for five Head Start programs across West Virginia. "In West Virginia, we know that education and good health are fundamental to the success of our children," Senator Capito said. "I have long advocated for the resources neede more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 3, 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 the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority in Beckley will receive $250,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to help implement their Planning for Outdoor Recreation Industry, Vibrant Economies,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 3, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $13,423,414 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for five Head Start programs across West Virginia. "Every child in the Mountain State deserves access to a quality education, no matter their background. Head Start provides children with the skills and foundations they need for a bright fu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 3, 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 the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority in Beckley will receive $250,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to help implement their Planning for Outdoor Recreation Industry, Vibrant Economies, and Regional Stra more PR