WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, held a field hearing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to examine drops in the U.S. Postal Service's mail delivery performance, recent increases in postal mail theft and crime, and whether the Postal Service is prepared to effectively receive and deliver mail-in ballots nationally during the upc more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced the launch of his annual VA-04 Photography Contest for 2022. The VA-04 Photography Contest challenges constituents to submit photographs of Virginia's Fourth Congressional District. The competition is open to all residents of the district, regardless of age, and the winner's photograph will be displayed in Rep. McEachin's congressional offices and on his social media platforms. "I am thrilled more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 7, 2022: * * * Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after a District Court judge ruled to invalidate several provisions of the Affordable Care Act that govern which forms of preventive care--such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV, cancer screenings, and other lifesaving health services--must be covered by health insurers. "For more than a decade, th more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Sept. 7, 2022: * * * "Earlier tonight I tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing very mild COVID-like symptoms. Per CDC guidelines, I will self-isolate and will follow the directives of my doctor. "I am grateful to be fully-vaccinated and double boosted. "Vaccines are safe, effective and save lives. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted if they haven't yet done so. "I will continue working remotely on behalf of Virgini more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, 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, including champion American drag racer Antron Brown and American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal, about two pieces of legislation, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2021 and the Livestock Regulat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2022: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $491,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP). The funding was made possible by the American Rescue Plan and will support monitoring and improving air quality levels throughout West Virginia. "West Virginia continues to see the benefits of critical American R more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: he Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing to examine four pieces of legislation relating to air quality and pollution: * S. 2736, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act of 2021 * S. 1475, the Livestock Regulatory Protection Act of 2021 * S. 2661, Smoke-Ready Communities Act of 2021 * S. 2421, the Smoke Planning and Research Act more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $792,777 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for 17 projects across West Virginia. This funding will support West Virginia's farmers and crop production, expand agricultural educational opportunities, bolster veterinary services and strengthen energy efficiency efforts for agricultur more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $9,076,886 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for five West Virginia programs designed to promote public safety and strengthen justice systems throughout the state. "Public safety remains a top concern for our nation and our state, and these five grants will assist in strengthening our justi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2022: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) teamed up with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to unveil a resolution supporting democratic institutions in Brazil. The introduction comes on the Independence Day of Brazil and amid efforts by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $792,777 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for 17 projects across West Virginia. This funding will support West Virginia's farmers and crop production, expand agricultural educational opportunities, bolster veterinary services and strengthen energy efficiency efforts for agricultural producers and rur more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $9,076,886 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for five West Virginia programs designed to promote public safety and strengthen justice systems throughout the state. "I am pleased to announce these five critical investments from the Department of Justice that will assist victims and strengthen our justice s more PR