WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Grace Napolitano (D-CA), bipartisan leaders on mental health and suicide prevention, today announced the reintroduction of the Barriers To Suicide Act. The bipartisan legislation would create grants for state and local governments to fund nets and barriers on bridges, which have been shown to reduce suicide. "The Barriers To Suicide Act is commonsense, bipartisan legislation  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that Tokamak Energy, Inc., a nuclear fusion energy technology company based in Bruceton Mills, W.Va., was one of eight firms selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive grants to fund the first nuclear fusion energy production fa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $12,037,000 for two water infrastructure projects from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). One of the projects is located in Davis, W.Va., while the other is located in Buckhannon, W.Va. This funding for both projects was made avai more PR

WASHINGTON, June 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, delivered remarks on the Senate Floor in support of provisions to expedite completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline and implement permitting reforms, which are included in the debt ceiling package that avoids default. HIGHLIGHTS: "This bill represents a positive first step in improving the permitting process for projects o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, today questioned U.S. Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau; U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, Chief of the U.S. Army Reserve; Vice Adm. John B. Mustin, Chief of the U.S. Navy Reserve; U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, Commander of U.S. Marine Forces Reserve; and U.S. Air Force Lt. Ge more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on June 1, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) tonight released the below statement after voting to pass the Fiscal Responsibility Act. The legislation, which passed the Senate on a bipartisan vote, will prevent the U.S. government from defaulting on its debt, cut unnecessary government spending, complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and implement permitting reforms. "I am very glad we did the responsible thing and took actio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement: "Today, regrettably, I voted against the debt limit agreement. "President Biden secured the best possible deal under extremely adverse circumstances. It raises the debt ceiling for two years without many of the draconian cuts Republicans demanded. However, I refuse to enable hostage-taking and in the process establish a dangerous precedent. I cannot sign my  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * In response to Texas' request for assistance due to the crisis at our southern border, Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin announced that he will be deploying 100 Virginia National Guard to the state. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement: "Our country is currently in crisis due to the Biden Administration's inability to control our southern border. Here in Virginia, we too feel the effects of the Admin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after voting against the Fiscal Responsibility Act: "In late April, I voted in favor of the Limit, Save, Grow Act, House Republicans' common-sense legislation to rein in Congress' reckless spending, while also raising the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion." "I could not, however, justify voting in favor of legislation that raises the debt ceiling by a projected $4  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on June 1, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Tim Kaine introduced an amendment to strip language from the Fiscal Responsibility Act that would greenlight the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline in Virginia, bypassing the normal judicial and administrative review process every other energy project has to go through. "I support improving the permitting process for all energy projects. But Congress putting its thumb on the scale so that one specific project doesn't have  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on June 1, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement ahead of the Senate's vote to avert a debt default. "I agree that we must take steps to improve the permitting process for all energy projects. "But I am deeply troubled by the unprecedented provision to cherry-pick one project and exempt it from the normal judicial and administrative review process that every other energy project has to go through. "Especially when this project tak more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on June 1, 2023: * * * Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, passed the U.S. House. "I came to Congress to restore strength in our economy; today's vote on the 'Fiscal Responsibility Act' is an important first step in reaching that goal. "I had two options to vote on this bill: yes or no. While I wish the bill reversed more wasteful spending and held the Biden administration  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that West Virginia will receive $140,684,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) to reclaim abandoned mine lands (AML). This funding was part of the Energy Infrastructure Act that Chairman Manchin ushered through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and subsequently included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding will help to ensure t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,362,331 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). The funding is made possible in part through the American Rescue Plan and will support statewide efforts to bolster public health infrastructure. "I'm pleased HHS is investing more than $3.3 million in upgrad more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- 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 $1,058,306 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Nicholas Community Action Partnership Head Start Program. Head Start supports educational growth from birth to age five through services that strengthen early learning and emotional development, health and safety and family well-being. "Every child in West Virginia deserves access to a  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that Tokamak Energy Inc., with operations in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as one of eight companies nationwide to advance designs and research and development for fusion power plants. Fusion energy has the potential to provide abundant, safe, non-carbon emitting energy that would strengthen th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement on June 1, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement after voting for the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement to secure the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP). "I am proud to announce that we have finally secured the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline and have done so with broad, bipartisan support. For more than nine months, I have work more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Don Beyer (D-VA) - along with Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) - introduced the Formula 3.0 Act, legislation to permanently waive tariffs and ease trade barriers on infant formula. The members released the following statements: "The baby formula crisis put an additional spotlight on the serious supply chain challenges we face," said Rep. Smith, Chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee. "Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) released the following statement after he voted "no" on the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746), which would raise the debt limit by roughly $4 trillion beyond the 2024 election. "Joe Biden's policies have put America on a race to the bottom, and his debt limit agreement further rewards business-as-usual," said Cline. "The American people and Virginia's Sixth District demand and deserve fundamental cha more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 31, 2023: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement after the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. In a bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives passed The Fiscal Responsibility Act which will prevent the United States government from defaulting on its debt, cut unnecessary government spending, and complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline. "The Fiscal Responsibility Act is crucial for securing our children's econo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko, Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Matt Cartwright, Sean Casten, Chellie Pingree, and Katie Porter, and Chair Emeritus Rep. Gerry Connolly, released the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 3746, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement. "While we are breathing a sigh of relief that we are o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a business meeting at 10:30 a.m. on June 8, 2023: Nominees * Mr. Bryan David Hunt, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Sierra Leone * Ms. Heather Roach Variava, of Iowa, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentia more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: The Senate voted to pass the Joint Resolution of Disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn President Biden's unlawful student loan transfer scheme. Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) and Senator Bill Cassidy (LA) led the effort on the legislation which passed the House two weeks ago with bipartisan support and today by a Senate vote of 52 to 46. "I am pleased that my Republican colleagues in the Senate supported Sen. Cassidy an more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, June 2 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger -- the only Virginian on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee -- today hosted a roundtable discussion to hear directly from Virginia food bank and food pantry representatives, Directors of Social Services, local healthcare leaders, Virginians who have used nutrition programs, and nutrition advocates about their priorities related to food security in the 2023 Farm Bill. Spanberger and panelist more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after voting with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House to pass the Fiscal Responsibility Act -- legislation that would raise the federal debt limit and avoid a default. "Over the past few months, I've heard directly from Virginians who are deeply concerned about the impacts of a potential default. These Virginians are seniors, families, business owners, V more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on June 1, 2023: * * * U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after voting to raise the debt ceiling. "Today, we fulfilled a basic responsibility by raising the debt ceiling and avoiding an economic meltdown with catastrophic consequences for individuals and the global economy alike. However, this deal is not perfect. "I am disappointed by the inclusion of language pertaining to the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and I believe Congress miss more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce the Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act - bipartisan legislation that would require federal regulators to claw back up to three years of compensation received by big bank executives, board members, controlling shareholders, and other key decision-makers in the event of a failure or resolution. "Executives of f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) issued the following statement after voting to pass the bipartisan budget agreement and avoid a default on our nation's debt: "Virginia families and businesses cannot afford the economic catastrophe that a default on our debt would bring. "I voted in support of this imperfect legislation because, despite what the right-wing majority in the House of Representatives seems to believe, America must p more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3746 - the Fiscal Responsibility Act: "For months, despite repeated requests from Speaker McCarthy, President Biden and Congressional Democrats refused to negotiate with House Republicans, recklessly demanding a clean debt ceiling increase and insisting on business as usual with how Washington spends taxpayer dollars. In the end, Presid more PR