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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for 2023-10-12 ( 19 items )  
Griffith Announces $400,000 for Community Housing Partners in Christiansburg (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $400,000 to the Community Housing Partners (CHP) in Christiansburg, Virginia. CHP is a Phase 1 winner of the DOE'S Buildings Upgrade Prize, which awards energy efficiency and efficient electrification building upgrade initiatives. "The Department of Energy's award of $400,000 to Community Housing Partners will help the organization continu more PR

House Education Committee Chair Foxx, Rep. Steel Bill Will Deter Foreign Adversaries Influence in Postsecondary Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Representative Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, legislation that brings much-needed transparency, accountability, and clarity to foreign gift reporting requirements for colleges and universities across  more PR

House Education Committee Chair Foxx, Vice Chair Miller Slam EEOC Rule Promoting Abortions in Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Education and the Workforce Committee Vice Chair Mary Miller (R-IL) submitted a comment letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) urging the agency to revise its proposed rule that would allow abortions and abortion services to be covered in the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). In th more PR

House Education Committee Chairwoman Foxx Bites Down on Unsafe Conditions at White House (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to President Biden and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su raising serious concerns that the White House is not following the law and providing a safe working environment for White House employees. As of October 4, 2023, there have been 12 dog bite incidents involving Commander, which raise questions about more PR

House Education Subcommittee on Health Chair Good Goes After Biden Radical Union Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: On Wednesday, October 18, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), will hold a hearing titled "Protecting Workers and Small Businesses from Biden's Attack on Worker Free Choice and Economic Growth." "The Biden administration's radical union agenda is a threat to our most more PR

ICYMI: Reps. Deluzio, Lee, Sens. Casey and Fetterman Announce $10 Million to Support Clean Energy Manufacturers (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: Yesterday, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12), Senator Bob Casey (PA), and Senator John Fetterman (PA) announced $10 million for Pittsburgh-based Catalyst Connection to support small manufacturers in the region expand and succeed in the clean energy and green technology sectors. With this funding, Catalyst Connection, a non-profit organization that provides consulting and training services for small m more PR

Manchin Announces $2.5M for Two West Virginia Hydropower Projects (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that two hydropower facilities located in St Mary's, West Virginia, and Montgomery, West Virginia, will receive a total of $2,565,041 through the Hydroelectric Incentives Program in Chairman Manchin's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Program provides funding for electricity generated and sold from dams and o more PR

Manchin Attends Education Alliance Annual Summit, Gestamp 11-Year Anniversary Celebration (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) attended the Education Alliance's 2023 West Virginia Summit at the Charleston Coliseum and Event Center, which focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping education and career pathways for the next generation. Following the summit, Senator Manchin visited Gestamp's stamping plant in South Charleston to celebrate the company's 11 years of manufacturing success i more PR

McClellan Launches Congressional Eco Heroes Program for VA-04 Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Richmond, VA - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of the Congressional Eco Heroes Challenge, an environmental education program for Kindergarten through Eighth-grade students in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District. Initially launched in 2019 by the late Congressman A. Donald McEachin, the Eco Heroes Program aims to increase youth's awareness and excitement about productive, eco-friendly habits and behaviors th more PR

McClellan, Davis, Mace Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Don Davis (D-NC-01), and Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase distressed communities' economic future and outlook across the Southeastern United States. The Southeastern Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) is an economic development partnership agency of the federal government and seven state governments. SCRC's mission is to build sustainable commu more PR

Rep. Kiggans Demands Accountability From DoD on Military Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are demanding answers from the Department of Defense (DoD) following a shocking Government Accountability Office (GAO) report which details poor living conditions on ten unspecified military bases across the United States. Virginia's Second District is home to five military bases, as well as many servicemembers stationed at Naval Station No more PR

Rep. Kiggans Takes Action to Support Israel, Debilitate Hamas Amid Barbaric Attacks (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced she has cosponsored a bipartisan resolution to condemn Hamas' brutal and unprovoked attacks, reaffirm Congress' unwavering support for Israel, and mourn the thousands killed and wounded since October 7, 2023, including at least 14 Americans. H.Res. 768 also condemns Iran's support of terrorist groups - including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad - and urges swift and full enforcement of U.S. sanctions to prevent further more PR

Sen. Capito Joins CNBC to Discuss Strong U.S. Support of Israel (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box this morning to discuss the United States' support of Israel in the face of terrorist attacks from Hamas, as well as government funding. HIGHLIGHTS: STRONG SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL: "We had a briefing last night--all senators briefing--and both of our leaders, Senator Schumer, Senator McConnell, were very strong in what we think is almost unanimous, maybe not quite more PR

Sen. Rubio Speaks at Liberty University's Convocation Ceremony (10)
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following remarks on Oct. 11, 2023, at Liberty University's convocation ceremony: * * * Senator Rubio delivered remarks at Liberty University's convocation, one of the largest gatherings of Christian students in the world, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Watch the video here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZJ3w37H_Ww) or read a transcript below. "I'm excited to be here on a college campus. A lot of people talk about the crisis in academia, and a lot of people would say, the  more PR

Senate Energy Committee Chair Manchin Announces $2.5M for Two West Virginia Hydropower Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that two hydropower facilities located in St Mary's, West Virginia, and Montgomery, West Virginia, will receive a total of $2,565,041 through the Hydroelectric Incentives Program in Chairman Manchin's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Program provides funding for electricity generated  more PR

Steel, Foxx Bill Will Deter Foreign Adversaries' Influence in Postsecondary Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: Today, Representative Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, legislation that brings much-needed transparency, accountability, and clarity to foreign gift reporting requirements for colleges and universities across the nation. This is the first in a series  more PR

Virginia's Democratic Congressional Delegation Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Youngkin Administration's Purging of Voter Rolls (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: On Friday, October 6, 2023 Virginia's Democratic Congressional delegation sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate reports that the Youngkin Administration has removed eligible Virginia voters from the voter rolls and whether any violations of the Voting Rights Act or other federal laws were committed. The letter was signed by U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (Both D-VA), and Repre more PR

Virginia's Democratic Congressional Delegation Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Youngkin Administration's Purging of Voter Rolls (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: On Friday, October 6, 2023 Virginia's Democratic Congressional delegation sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate reports that the Youngkin Administration has removed eligible Virginia voters from the voter rolls and whether any violations of the Voting Rights Act or other federal laws were committed. The letter was signed by U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (Both D-VA), and Re more PR

Virginia's Democratic Congressional Delegation Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Youngkin Administration's Purging of Voter Rolls (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: On Friday, October 6, 2023 Virginia's Democratic Congressional delegation sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate reports that the Youngkin Administration has removed eligible Virginia voters from the voter rolls and whether any violations of the Voting Rights Act or other federal laws were committed. The letter was signed by U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (Both D-VA), and Repre more PR