WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam Releases Statement on His Vote Against the Republican Continuing Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Subramanyam voted against House Republicans' Continuing Resolution (CR) and issued the following statement: "I cannot in good conscience support a measure that will continue to cause Virginians so much hardship. House Republicans, with full control of g more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak votes to keep government open * Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This Continuing Resolution (CR) is a short-term funding measure that prevents a government shutdown on October 1, 2025, and keeps federal operations running at current funding levels through November 21, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $1.2 Million EPA Brownfields Grant to LENOWISCO Planning District Commission * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a Brownfields grant to LENOWISCO Planning District Commission for a total of $1.2 million. This funding supports environmental site assessment activities in Dickenson, Lee, Scott and Wise Counties and the City of Norton. U.S. Congressman  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on House Passage of Government Funding Bill * The U.S. House of Representatives voted on a continuing resolution, H.R. 5371 - the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This continuing resolution now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Government funding runs out at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 30. Following passage of the continuing resolution, U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Congress and D.C. Leaders Must Build on President Trump's Success in Combating Crime in the Nation's Capital Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled "Oversight of the District of Columbia." At the hearing, members reaffirmed the Committee's constitutional re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Reverse Harmful Trump Admin Actions to Curtail HIV Prevention Efforts * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and a group of Senators introduced legislation that would reverse recent foreign policy changes made by the Trump Administration that have shut down global HIV prevention programs and cut off access to HIV preventative medications, especially for a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Lead Historic Call for U.S. Recognition of Palestinian Statehood * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a group of colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to recognize a Palestinian state. The resolution--the first of its kind in the United States Senate--calls for U.S. recognition of a demilitarized Pal more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, SASC Colleagues Call on Chairman Wicker to Hold Hearing on Trump's Military Deployments to American Cities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and his fellow SASC Democratic colleagues urged SASC Chairman Roger Wicker to hold a hearing with Department of Defense (DOD) leadership to evaluate President Donald Trump's ongoing more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schiff to Force Vote Blocking Unauthorized Boat Strikes in Caribbean * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced a War Powers Act resolution that would block use of U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities against certain non-state organizations following multiple unauthorized military strikes on unverified alleged drug trafficking operations in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on House Passage of Fiscal Year 2026 Continuing Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act: "From day one, House Democrats stood together in our willingness to work across the aisle to fully fund the government and ensure all ag more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Passage of H.Res. 719 * Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on H.Res. 719:  "The horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk was a tragedy that never should have occurred. No one should be killed or fear for their life for voicing their opinion and participating in our democracy. "My faith tradition teaches me to rise above hatred and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Warner Warns of Intelligence Politicization * BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON - On the floor of the United States Senate today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, delivered a major address entitled "The Politicization of Intelligence: A Threat to Our National Security." In his remarks, Sen. Warner warned  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone on Continuing Resolution: Republicans Have Created a Health Care Crisis * Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to Republicans' continuing resolution: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I want to thank our Ranking Member Ms. DeLauro. I'm opposed to this bill. Presi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Pallone on CR: Republicans Have Created a Health Care Crisis Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to Republicans' continuing resolution: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I want to thank our Ranking Member Ms. DeLauro more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Peace Through Strength Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Peace Through Strength Act of 2025. This bill codifies President Trump's Executive Order 14347, which renames the Department of Defense to the Department of War. "We wouldn't have a country without our men and women in uniform," said Rep. McGuire more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Votes to Avoid Costly Government Shutdown * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) voted in favor of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026 to temporarily extend government funding and avoid a costly shutdown. "History has shown that government shutdowns achieve nothing and cost the American people far too much," said Rep. Young Kim. "We can more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross Joins Colleagues in Introducing Redistricting Reform Act * Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in introducing the Redistricting Reform Act of 2025. This legislation would prohibit mid-decade redistricting nationwide and require every state to establish independent redistricting. She spoke at a press conference, highlighting extreme, partisan gerryma more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: "The assassination of Charlie Kirk was a reprehensible act. I unequivocally condemn political violence in all forms. Such violence cannot be tolerated or excused. It tears at the fabric of our society and the rise in political violence is a threat to every single Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Partisan GOP Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on House Republicans' partisan Continuing Resolution: "Republicans control the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House and they promised they would lower costs for Americans. Instead, they slashed health care for 15 million Americans and set off a w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK * Resolution Will Help More Americans Learn About Accessing Care Through Telehealth WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate today passed a bipartisan resolution authored by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) designating September 15-21 as "Telehealth Awareness Week." S.Res.417 recognizes that telehea more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Schatz-Wicker Resolution Designating Telehealth Awareness Week * WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution authored by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) designating September 14-20 as "Telehealth Awareness Week." The resolution recognizes that telehealth has helped millions of Americans across the country access quality health ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Highlights Oversight Concerns on FSK Bridge Rebuild to Gov. Moore Growing cost estimates and unconstitutional DEI practices threaten project delivery * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today in a letter to Maryland Governor Wes Moore emphasized the Trump Administration's commitment t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS21048) on Sept. 18, 2025, entitled "U.S. Special Operations Forces: Background and Considerations for Congress" by Military Ground Forces specialist Andrew Feickert: * * * Summary Special Operations Forces (SOF) play a significant role in U.S. military operations. In 1986, Congress, concerned about the status of SOF within overall U.S. defense planning, passed legislation (P.L. 99-661) to s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine on CBO Report: Republicans' Refusal to Extend ACA Tax Credits Will Spike Premiums, Strip Coverage from Millions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the nonpartisan budget scorekeeper, released a new analysis of the harm resulting from Republicans' war on health car more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine on Republican Failure to Pass a CR * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after Republicans voted down legislation to fund the government, protect Virginians' access to health care, and prohibit the Trump administration from illegally withholding funding appropriated by Congress: "While Republicans may have acted uni more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Republicans' Failure to Pass a CR * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after Republicans voted down legislation to fund the government, protect Virginians' access to health care, and prohibit the Trump administration from illegally withholding funding appropriated by Congress: "While Republicans more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Delivers Remarks on the House Floor in Support of the GRID Power Act * WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the GRID Power Act. Congressman Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, I rise today in support of H.R. 1047 - the GRID Power Act. I'd like to thank Rep. Balderson for leading on this bi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Votes for Continuing Resolution, Averting Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to ensure continuity of government operations through November 21, 2025. "Funding the government is essential for ensuring that servicemembers, federal employees, and hardworking Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Celebrates 100th Birthday of Hoosier World War II Veteran * Click here or above to watch Senator Young's full floor speech. WASHINGTON - Today is the 100 th birthday of Hoosier World War II Veteran Clyde Milligan, and U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke about Milligan on the Senate floor. "Let's continue to cherish and honor our Greatest Generation - the men who won World War II - so whe more PR