WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Leads Legislative Hearing to Discuss Wildfire, Biofuel Legislation * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to examine a discussion draft of the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA); and S. 881, the Renewable Fuel for Ocean more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Griffith Leads Markup Hearing, Votes to Advance Public Health and Rural Health Care Bills * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, held a markup hearing to advance several public health bills. During the markup hearing, Chairman Griffith voted for proposals that reauthorize public health programs, support rural health care access to health care services a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Leads Pressure on Trump Administration for Answers on Strike in Caribbean * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere and the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower, led 24 senators in pressing the Trump Administration for answers regarding the September 2 U.S. military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea that reportedly killed al more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON CONGRESSMAN-ELECT JAMES WALKINSHAW * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the result of Virginia's 11th Congressional District special election: Congratulations to Congressman-elect James Walkinshaw on his decisive victory in today's special election. James has dedicated his life to public service and will be a champion for the people of Northern Virginia more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON CONGRESSMAN-ELECT JAMES WALKINSHAW * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the result of Virginia's 11th Congressional District special election: Congratulations to Congressman-elect James Walkinshaw on his decisive victory in today's special election. James has dedicated his life to public service and will be a champion for the people of Northern Virginia in the People's House. He more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Introduces Bill to Improve Transparency of Seniors' Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) introduced H.R. 5243 to increase data transparency around Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits for seniors. The legislation would require companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans to submit enrollee-level data on supplemental benefits to the Department of Health  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McGuire Votes for House Passage of the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA) on the House Floor. "I am pleased to see the House pass the Fisc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against Partisan Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026: "The annual NDAA is a bipartisan effort and it should address national security threats. The House Armed Services Committee advanced a strong bill that includes investments in shipbuilding procurement of the third Columbia Class Bal more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Warner to Oppose Miran for the Federal Reserve * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, released the following statement ahead of a scheduled committee vote on the nomination of Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors: "The Federal Reserve was designed to make decisions free from political interference, guided by data and the long-term stability of our economy, not the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Trump, Republicans Shut Down Virginia Rural Health Clinics * Augusta Medical Group announced days ago that it would permanently close three health clinics in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. The clinics were located in Buena Vista, Churchville, and Weyers Cave, all in the rural I-81 corridor that runs through the western part of the Commonwealth. Augusta's announcement of the closures said they were " part of Augusta Health's ongoing response to the On more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Votes to Secure Pay Raise for Troops, Invest in Military Readiness * Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after voting to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill will now be considered by the Senate before heading to the President's desk. "As a 25-year Army veteran and Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I understand th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Support Financial Resilience * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) today introduced the Keeping Deposits Local Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize outdated rules on reciprocal deposits. Reciprocal deposits allow community banks to offer customers full FDIC insurance while keeping those dollars working in local communities. This legislation updates current statutory thres more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman House Floor Remarks on FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. Congressman Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to also t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Supports House Passage of FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). "This year's NDAA makes tremendous strides to achieve peace through strength by strengthening our warfighters, improving servicemember quality  more PR