WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 7, 2022: U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) was joined by the White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator Gene Sperling in announcing $219.8 million in broadband funding for Virginia, which comes from the $10 billion Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund authored by Sen. Warner and included in the American Rescue Plan. As part of the announcement, Sen. Warner and Sperling were joined by NOVA President Anne M. Kress, PhD and NOVA Medical Education Provost S more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: 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 390,000 in May and the unemployment rate stayed the same at 3.6%. The unemployment rate was 6.2% for Black workers, 4.3% for Hispanic workers, 2.4% for Asian workers and 4.5% (not seasonally adjusted) for American Indian and Alaska Native wor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced the Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that he submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) appropriations process. "Our district experienced great success with last year's Community Project Funding requests, and I was able to successfully secure over $19 million for Virginia's Fourth. I am thrilled to announce the next round of submissions for the upcoming ap more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative David McKinley (R-WV), joined U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) in announcing that West Virginia will receive funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for seven projects to address deferred maintenance in the Monongahela National Forest, improve infrastructure, increase user access and support rural economies. This funding was made available through the Great American Outdoors Act, whi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC), today introduced the Firearm Proficiency and Training Act to incentivize gun training and safety. The Firearm Proficiency and Training Act will create a tax deduction for individuals who take certified firearm training and concealed carry courses, as well as for purchases of gun safety and storage equipment. "I am pleased to jo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release and letter on June 7, 2022: In direct response to the concerns of Virginians still waiting on their tax returns, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to expedite efforts to reduce its tax return backlog. IRS figures released in April 2022 showed a backlog of more than 2.5 million unprocessed tax returns from 2021, as well as more than 8.9 million from 2022. In a letter sent to IRS Commissioner Char more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD) reintroduced the Telework Metrics and Cost Savings Act, which seeks to strengthen and expand the federal government's telework programs by capitalizing on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. "As we emerge from the pandemic, federal agencies must continue to invest in strategies and practices that worked," said Co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 7, 2022: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced $136.3 million from the American Rescue Plan Capital Projects Fund has been approved to expand reliable, high-speed broadband access across West Virginia. These funds will be matched with $90 million from West Virginia's State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and an additional $10 million from the state's revenue. "Reliable, affordable broadband access is absolutely critical for West Virginians a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 7, 2022: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined President Joe Biden for the signing of his bipartisan Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021, which will provide the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) the authority to conduct thorough investigations. President Biden also signed six other bills on various Veteran priorities. "Our Veterans have made great sacrifices to protect our nation, and it is our duty to take care of them. That st more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on improving school safety to protect students against gun violence and enforcing Section 8546 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which requires states receiving certain federal funding to enact policies that prevent teachers with a history of abusing students to transfer schools without facing any cons more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), voted for the bipartisan Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 to provide Veterans exposed to burn pits during their military service with the healthcare and benefits they deserve. "It's our duty to take care of the brave men and women who selflessly fought to defend our nation, often in te more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,370,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development's Water and Wastewater Disposal Grant and Loan Program for upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructure in West Virginia. The funding will support expanding and improving the sewer collection system in Milton and increasing water dist more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, cosponsored the Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines (STREAM) Act introduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.). This bipartisan legislation would allow states to set aside a portion of more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and U.S. Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.) announced West Virginia will receive funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for seven projects to address deferred maintenance in the Monongahela National Forest, improve infrastructure, increase user access and support rural economies. This funding was made available through the Great American Outdoors Act, w more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- 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 Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, cosponsored the Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines (STREAM) Act introduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mike Braun (R-IN). This bipartisan legislation would allow states to set aside a portion of the abando more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- 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 Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Representative David McKinley (R-WV) announced West Virginia will receive funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for seven projects to address deferred maintenance in the Monongahela National Forest, improve infrastructure, increase user access and support rural economies. This funding was made availa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,370,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development's Water and Wastewater Disposal Grant and Loan Program for upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructure in West Virginia. The funding will support expanding and improving the sewer collection system in Milton and increasing water distribution in Tyler Co more PR