WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * As High School Seniors Receive College Acceptances, Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Make College More Affordable * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) have introduced a bipartisan bill that will address the rising cost of higher education. The Creating Opportunities to Use Received Student Exam (COURSE) Credit Act will prov more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Delivers Major Wins for West Virginians in FY26 Appropriations Package * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02) today applauded the passage of the second package of Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills with a vote of 397 to 28. This package includes the FY 26 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriati more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam's Statement on Protests in Iran * "For years, the people of Iran have been faced with human rights abuses and economic turmoil, leading to protests demanding change. As the current protests in Iran continue into a second week, I stand with the people of Iran and their aspirations for a more free, secular future." - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) *** Original te more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Statement on Venezuela War Powers Resolution Vote * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after the Senate voted on the Venezuela War Powers Resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia). Graham voted no. "I served for 33 years as a military lawyer judge advocate for the U.S. Air Force. I was a prosecutor, defense attorn more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces Ninth District Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Nathan Chen of Blacksburg High School won the Congressional App Challenge in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District. His app, entitled Project Rush, creates a platform for high school students to identify and access local volunteering opportunities. Caleb Wang, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Helps Secure $2.1 Million for New River Valley Communications Systems in Appropriations Bill * Ahead of a government funding deadline of January 30, the U.S. House of Representatives acted to pass several appropriations bills. One appropriations bill that the House passed is the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026. The commerce, justice and science  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Applaud Unanimous Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Increase Job Support for Surviving Spouses of Servicemembers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), welcomed the Senate's unanimous approval of a bipartisan bill he cosponsored to expand access to job counseling services for spouses of servicemembers who died whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul, Schumer & Schiff Announce Senate Will Vote on Venezuela War Powers Resolution Tomorrow * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the Senate will vote tomorrow morning at 11:00am on their War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schumer & Schiff Applaud Senate Advancement of Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Prevent Illegal War with Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) applauded the Senate's advancement by a 52-47 vote of their bipartisan War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on House Passage of ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Extension * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after 17 Republicans joined House Democrats to pass a clean three-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, defying House Republican leadership: "Today, House Democrats an more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline's Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025 Advances to House Floor * Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025, sponsored by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), to the House Floor. The bill would increase transparency, accountability, and public input in federal agency consent decrees and settlement agree more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement After Bill to Extend the ACA Tax Credits Passes House * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the below statement after the House passed a bill to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years. Congressional Republicans refused to extend the tax credits ahead of their expiration on December 31st. The bill passed 230 more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Minneapolis ICE Shooting * WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Representatative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis: "From what I have seen from the video and the evidence so far, there was no justification for lethal force to be used against Renee Nicole Good. Americans are increasingly concerned about the us more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam's Statement on ICE Following Minneapolis Shooting * "Yesterday, ICE killed an American citizen in what appears to be an unjustified shooting. I have serious concerns about the deployment of ICE in our communities and what their exact orders are. We were told they would only be arresting criminals and the worst of the worst. From what we have seen, they are arresting American ci more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on FY26 Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy and Water, and Interior Minibus Appropriations Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6938 (link is external), the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy and Water, and Interior Minibus Appropriations Act: "This bipartisan Minibus Appropr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on Venezuela War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement prior to her vote on the Venezuela War Powers Resolution offered by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia: "Nicolas Maduro is a narco-terrorist and international drug trafficker whose actions led to the addiction and deaths of many Americans. He was an illegitimate  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Statement from Congressman Walkinshaw on Congressman Steny Hoyer's Retirement Announcement Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement in response to Congressman Steny Hoyer's (MD-05) retirement announcement. "Steny Hoyer has been an institution in Congress and one of the most consequential leaders of his generation. During some of the most try more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on Today's House Vote to Restore ACA Tax Credits, Lower Costs Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement ahead of today's House vote to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. "Since being sworn in to Congress a few months ago, I've been fighting to save the Affordable Care Act premium tax cred more PR