WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) recently spoke on the Senate floor about how the reckless policies of the Biden administration are dragging down our economy and hurting American families. Excerpts from Sen. Barrasso's remarks: "I come to the floor today to talk about our economy. The President has been doing a lot of bragging these days about the economy. Last week, it was Virginia. Later this week, it is Philadelphia. "He is in New York City today. He more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today led her Republican colleagues in discussing the record-high price hikes caused by President Biden's failed policies. Senator Capito's speech came moments after the Federal Reserve announced their eighth consecutive interest rate hike they had to deploy in order to curb the Biden administration's two-year high inflation economy. In a press conference yesterday, Senator Capito als more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- 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, welcomed senators who will serve on the EPW Committee during the 118th Congress. "Whether it's the roads we drive on, the range of environmental issues so crucial to America's energy and transportation sectors, or investments made to strengthen local economies, the Environment and Public Works Committee plays a significant ro more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release : U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced a resolution in support of National Girls & Women in Sports Day, which is taking place on February 1. "As an athlete myself and the mother of a daughter who played a college sport, I have been a strong supporter of athletics and understand the benefits they can have on those who participate. "That's why I have been committed to ensuring that young girls a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,134,870 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for nine West Virginia transportation initiatives. The funding will be used to construct a new terminal building at the North Central West Virginia Airport, promote roadway safety throughout the state, analyze asphalt options for West Virginia highways and suppo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- 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.) joined 48 senators in introducing their bipartisan challenge--led by U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.)--to the Biden Administration's ESG rule, which politicizes millions of Americans' retirement investments rather than getting the best returns for Americans. This disapproval resolution will receive a vote on the Senate and House floor. "Americans who work today and save for more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2023: * * * Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement following his selection by Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve on the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. "I am honored to be named by Leader Jeffries to the so-called Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. This committee, deceptively named by Republicans to disguise its true intent, will serve as another a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today delivered opening remarks at a hearing examining the challenges and opportunities to investigating the origins of pandemics and other biological events. Witnesses testifying at today's hearing included a Government Accountability Office (GAO) official and multiple academic experts in biodefense. For more infor more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) celebrated the reintroduction of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. The legislation, authored by Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) and cosponsored by Chairwoman Foxx, allows women and girls a fair playing field by ensuring that school athletics comply with the intent of Tit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Cathy Morgan Griffith , R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release: House Energy and Commerce Committee Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing titled "Challenges and Opportunities to Investigating the Origins of Pandemics and Other Biological Events." Excerpts and highlights below: THE DAMAGE COVID-19 CAUSED "Good afternoon, everyone and more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Todd Young (R-IN), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) in introducing the Workforce Mobility Act, bipartisan legislation to limit the use of non-compete agreements that negatively impact American workers. U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-52) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08) introduced the legislation in the U.S House of Representatives. Almost one in five American workers - 30 million people - are constrained more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,134,870 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for nine West Virginia transportation initiatives. The funding will be used to construct a new terminal building at the North Central West Virginia Airport, promote roadway safety throughout the state, analyze asphalt options for West Virginia highways and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) led 50 Senators in introducing their challenge to the Biden Administration's ESG rule which prioritizes politics over getting the best returns for millions of Americans' retirement investments. This disapproval resolution will receive a vote on the Senate and House floor. "At a time when our country is already facing economic uncertainty, record inflation and increasing e more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- 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, Ted Cruz (R TX), Angus King (I-ME), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Mike Braun (R-IN), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), John Hoeven (R-ND), John Boozman (R-AR), Joni Ernst (R-IA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Rick Scott (R-FL), Mike Lee (R-UT), Kyrsten Sin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Virginia's U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, along with U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Dianne Feinstein, today introduced the Protect our Citizens from Reckless Extortion of our Debt and Irresponsible Tactics (Protect Our CREDIT) Act of 2023--legislation aimed at ending Congress' abuse of the debt ceiling as a political hostage. The Protect our CREDIT Act would change how the debt ceiling is raised, enabling the exe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Tim Kaine, along with U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Dianne Feinstein, today introduced the Protect our Citizens from Reckless Extortion of our Debt and Irresponsible Tactics (Protect Our CREDIT) Act of 2023--legislation aimed at ending Congress' abuse of the debt ceiling as a political hostage. The Protect our CREDIT Act would change how the debt ceiling is raised, enabling the executive branch to initiate a proce more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: On the 20th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy, U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) joined Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), incoming Ranking Member of the Commerce Committee, in introducing a Senate resolution honoring the seven crewmembers who lost their lives on February 1, 2003. The resolution is co-sponsored by Sens. Mark Kelly ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: On Wednesday at 10:15 a.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will hold its first hearing, titled "American Education in Crisis," which will discuss the state of K-12 and postsecondary education. "Our education system should work for students--not the other way around," said Chairwoman Foxx. "Our K-12 education system should promote education freedom, protect parental rights, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced her committee assignments for the 118th Congress. Senator Capito will continue serving on four U.S. Senate committees--including the Committee on Appropriations; the Committee on Environment and Public Works; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and the Committee on Rules and Administration. "My efforts to advance legislation and initiatives benefici more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the Administration's decision to move forward with the 'Willow Project' in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The project is expected to produce 160,000 barrels of oil per day and over 500 million barrels during its lifetime. "While t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- 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, Ted Cruz (R TX), Angus King (I-ME), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Mike Braun (R-IN), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), John Hoeven (R-ND), John Boozman (R-AR), Joni Ernst (R-IA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Roger M more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced an award of $160,000 to help make Culpeper's roads safer for local residents. The award -- made possible through the bipartisan infrastructure law which Spanberger helped negotiate and pass in 2021 -- will help Culpeper prevent future accidents, road deaths, and injuries in the community. Specifically, the award will be used by the Town of Culpeper to develop a plan for eliminatin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced $96,000 for the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Spotsylvania, Caroline, King George, and Stafford to improve traffic safety and save lives. The award -- made possible through the bipartisan infrastructure law which Spanberger helped negotiate and pass in 2021 -- will help the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) develop a safety plan to identify and respond to t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined lawmakers in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate in introducing legislation to remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution. In January 2020, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the amendment -- meaning the ERA met the final legal requirement for ratification under Article V. This legislation would remove the time limit prevent more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger this week brought local leaders from across Virginia's Seventh District to Capitol Hill to discuss how her office can work with their localities to respond to the needs of their communities and get things done for the Commonwealth. Spanberger has a long record of working directly with local leaders to gather their feedback, deliver results, and support Virginia's infrastructure and economy. In December 2022, she more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2023: * * * U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger -- a former CIA case officer -- today released the following statement after being selected to serve on the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the 118th Congress. "As a former intelligence officer, I have always been proud to serve my country, defend its values, and keep our fellow Americans safe. Today, I'm humbled to accept this role on the House Intelligence Committee more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined their colleagues in introducing a bicameral and bipartisan resolution to immediately remove the ratification deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and take a critical step toward enshrining equality for women in the United States Constitution. The introduction of this resolution follows the 2020 passage of an amendment by the Virginia General Assembly, which made Virginia the 38th and final  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined their colleagues in introducing a bicameral and bipartisan resolution to immediately remove the ratification deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and take a critical step toward enshrining equality for women in the United States Constitution. The introduction of this resolution follows the 2020 passage of an amendment by the Virginia General Assembly, which made Virginia the 38th and final s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a pair of bills that would cement and build on the important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's costs our nation an astonishing $321 billion per year, including $206 billion in costs to Medicare and Medicaid. If we continue along this trajectory, Alzheimer's is projected to claim the minds of 12.7 million seniors and nearly surpass $1 trilli more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) were joined by Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Chris Coons (D-DE) in reintroducing the ISA Student Protection Act to support an innovative financing tool for students pursuing postsecondary education. The bipartisan bill would protect students by applying strong consumer protections to Income Share Agreements (ISAs). ISAs provide opportunities for students to make plans for financing higher  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced federal grants to help prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries in Virginia's 10th District through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law last year. The two awards are: * $992,000 for Prince William County to develop a Prince William County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan * $464,000 for Loudoun County to develop a Loudoun County Safe Streets  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced his appointment to the House Natural Resources Committee for the 118th Congress. Congressman Wittman will serve on both the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee as well as the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee. Following this announcement, Congressman Wittman stated: "I am honored to serve once again on the House Natural Resources Committee for the 118th Congress along with Chair more PR