WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, chair of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, issued the following news release on July 13, 2022: House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Forestry." [As prepared for delivery] Good morning, I would like to welcome you to today's hearing, entitled "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Forestry." This hearing is our opportunity to hear from Chief Moore of the U. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news on July 13, 2022: Last night, the House unanimously passed the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure federal firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other federal first responders qualify for full retirement benefits if they are injured on the job and return to the federal workforce. The legislation was introduced by Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Government Operations, Congressman more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on July 13, 2022: * * * 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 reported the June Consumer Price Index increased 1.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis, up from 1.0% in May, which pushed prices up 9.1% from a year ago. "June's CPI report confirms what we have known, that prices are too high for U.S. workers and families as a result of Putin's i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement: * * * 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 reported the June Consumer Price Index increased 1.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis, up from 1.0% in May, which pushed prices up 9.1% from a year ago. "June's CPI report confirms what we have known, that prices are too high for U.S. workers and familie more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following opening statement on July 13, 2022: * * * The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing examining several pieces of air monitoring legislation. Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery. "Thank you, Chairman Carper, and welcome to Representative Blunt Rochester and Senator Collins, my friend. We are happy to have all of the witnesses joining us here today. "As we co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release: House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House floor to condemn the Biden administration's proposed rule that will pressure retirement plan fiduciaries to incorporate low-yield environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments into workers' retirement savings. Republican Leader Foxx's remarks: "The Left's woke agenda is puttin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on July 13, 2022: * * * Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding flooding in Buchanan County. "I am committed to helping the people afflicted by flooding in Buchanan County recover. My office and I have been monitoring the aftermath of this disaster. "While in Washington for votes, I have spoken with Governor Youngkin about the situation, and I have staff at the scene. "I will continue to advocate for a response that m more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) voted for the final House passage of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2021 to expand health care services and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to burn pits or toxic substances. The legislation will now be sent to the Senate for the final time before advancing to the President's desk. The Honoring our PACT Act will broaden the definition of toxic exposure, expand access to comprehens more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) announced the inclusion of more than $19 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for 14 priorities throughout Coastal Virginia in the House's Fiscal Year 2023 draft appropriations bills. Rep. Luria's 14 CPF priorities include expanding broadband services, improving transportation infrastructure, supporting domestic violence survivors, funding for mobile food distribution, and investing in law enforcement and public safety. "Co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted to send S.3373 the vehicle used to carry the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, back to the Senate for final passage, and ensure it can reach President Joe Biden's desk. The Honoring our PACT Act will finally treat toxic exposure as a cost of war by addressing the full range of issues impacting toxic-exposed veterans, including access to earned benefits and healthcare throug more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on July 13, 2022: * * * Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) issued the following statement on Virginia's new Number 3 ranking in CNBC's Top States for Business Listing. "During Governor Youngkin's campaign last year, he did not hesitate to slam Virginia's economy, saying it was in the ditch. He railed about the state of our economy, claiming his victory was necessary to get it back. "However, in CNBC's new Top States for Business report, Vi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: In a Ways and Means Committee hearing on the American housing crisis, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) today shed light on the many ways President Biden is hurting West Virginia home builders, such as implementing burdensome regulations and threatening even more tax hikes on small businesses. She specifically highlighted local West Virginia businesses Sutter Roofing and Jarrett Construction as examples of small businesses suffering the consequences  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on July 13, 2022: * * * Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to inflation reaching 9.1% in June. "Today's inflation report, showing prices soaring 9.1% in June, reinforces the reality of the dire condition of our economy under the Biden Administration's policies. My colleagues and I have been sounding the alarm on skyrocketing inflation for well over a year at this point. "Unfortunately, the Biden Administration  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, questioned witnesses about three pieces of legislation related to air quality monitoring. HIGHLIGHTS: EPA SLOW-WALKING MONITORING MODERNIZATION: "I'd like to go to the two recommendations that you mentioned in your statement. You mentioned for EPA to develop and implement an asset management framework for the national ambie more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation helps miners who have suffered from 'black lung' disease and their survivors access the workers compensation they are entitled to receive under the Black Lung Benefits Program. The legislation helps miners and their survivors access legal representation, ensures benefits are not e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region will receive $165,000 to support the purchase of four new blood services vehicles. The funding is made possible by a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request secured by Senator Manchin and is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HR more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement on July 13, 2022: * * * U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics published their monthly Consumer Price Index Report indicating consumer inflation has risen to 9.1%, the largest 12-month increase since 1981. "Today's inflation data illustrates the pain families across the country are feeling as costs continue to rise at a historic rate. 9.1% is cause for serious concern. Items like chicken, egg more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) in introducing the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation helps miners who have suffered from 'black lung' disease and their survivors access the workers compensation they are entitled to receive under the Black Lung Benefits Program. The legislation helps miners and their survivors access legal representation, ensures b more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and 21 of their Senate colleagues introduced the Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2022, legislation to simplify the tax filing process for millions of Americans, saving them hours and hundreds of dollars. Along with lowering costs and eliminating red tape for all taxpayers, simplified filing tools would ensure that more eligible people - including millions of low-income Americans - receive important tax r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release and letters: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement on President Biden's nominations of U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert Ballou for the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Abingdon Division and Mr. Jamar Walker for the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk Division. "We are pleased that the President has nominated Judge Ballou and Mr. Walker to fil more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statements regarding the devastating flooding in Buchanan County. "My heart goes out to every Virginian affected by this catastrophic flooding in Buchanan County. This spring, I met with families who were still grappling with the aftermath of last year's flooding in Hurley, and saw up close the need to support the road to recovery. I'm going to do everything I can to be a strong partner to loc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release and letters: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement on President Biden's nominations of U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert Ballou for the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Abingdon Division and Mr. Jamar Walker for the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk Division. "We are pleased that the President has nominated Judge Ballou and Mr. Walker to fill more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statements regarding the devastating flooding in Buchanan County. "I'm heartbroken for the families in Buchanan County who have lost their homes, as well as for members of the community who are once again grappling with the destruction left behind by devastating flooding. My office will continue to stay in contact with state authorities and officials on the ground to help provide any federal su more PR