WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * 70+ House Democrats Demand NPS Address Multimillion-Dollar Grant Backlog Delaying Trail Maintenance, Wildfire Prevention, and Critical Projects * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) and House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) led 70 House Democrats in demanding that the National Park Service (NPS) immediately address its reported backlog of 1,400 grant approvals, which has delayed more than $360 million in funding for critical  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * After Dangerous Air Quality Blankets D.C. Region, Walkinshaw, Beyer, Fitzpatrick, Tonko, & Norton Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Air in Federal Buildings * Following a weekend of dangerously poor air quality across the Washington region, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), joined by Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) introduced the bipartisan Federal Facilities I more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * After Dangerous Air Quality Blankets D.C. Region, Walkinshaw, Fitzpatrick, Tonko, Beyer, & Norton Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Air in Federal Buildings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a weekend of dangerously poor air quality across the Washington region, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), joined by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) introduced the bipar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Cline Amendment Passes in NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including an amendment introduced by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) that will direct the Department of War to remove any Chinese-owned and operated point-of-sale systems from their facilities and safeguard sensitive information. Congressman Cline issued the following statement on the inclusion and passage of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Applauds House Passage of Reconciliation Budget Resolution and Stop Insider Trading Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore joined his Republican colleagues in voting to pass the Budget Resolution for Reconciliation 3.0 - the SAVE and Protect America Act - and H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, two key measures advancing election integrity, government accountability, and President Trump's  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Crucial Committees Pass Warner's Health Care Bills to Lower Costs, Expand Access to Care, and Prevent Deaths from Fentanyl Overdoses U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today welcomed House Energy and Commerce Committee's unanimous passage of his Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Transparency Act, and Tyler's Law. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee also passed  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Education and Workforce Democratic Members Introduce Bills to Protect Workers from Wrongful Health Claim Denials Today, Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), and Committee on Education and Workforce Members Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Rep. Summer Lee (PA-12), introduced a series of bills des more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $1 Million HHS Grant to Mount Rogers Community Services Board * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Mount Rogers Community Services Board, based in Wytheville, Virginia, a $1 million grant. The funding supports local substance abuse and mental health services. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Mount Rogers Community Services leads specialized programs more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $750,000 HHS Grant to Support Local Opioid Response Programs * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc., based in Saltville, Virginia, a $750,000 grant. The funding supports local opioid response programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems operates numerous New Day Re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Scott Hosts Event on Impact of Dismantling ED on Adult Education, TRIO Programs Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) hosted a rogue event on the impact of the Trump administration's decision to transfer Adult Education and Family Literacy programs from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Labor (DOL), warning that the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Applauds Committee Passage of Bipartisan Legislation, Including Bill to Cap Insulin Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded committee passage of the INSULIN Act, legislation that would cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for those with private insurance and create a pilot program to make insulin more accessible for those withou more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Bill to Increase Data Transparency for Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Advances * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) 's bill, H.R. 5243, unanimously advanced out of the Energy & Commerce Committee to the House floor for a vote as part of H.R. 9393, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026. McClellan's bill requires Medicare Advantage plan providers to submit enrollee-level data on supp more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * On the Senate Floor, Warner Unveils Comprehensive AI Agenda Focused on Impact on the Economy, National Security, Competition, and American Workers Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, delivered a speech on the Senate floor unveiling his new "Framework for America's AI Future," a comprehensive legislative agenda to establish the rules of the road for artificial intelligence and ens more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against GOP's Continuing Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against the House Republicans' Continuing Resolution: "Congress still has more than two months to complete the appropriations process and fully fund the government before the beginning of Fiscal Year 2027. Continuing Resolutions are generally harmful to federal agencies and programs that depend on fe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against Partisan Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. "The NDAA should be a bipartisan effort to address national security threats and support our service members. The House Armed Services Committee advanced a strong bill that includes more than $60 billion for shipbuilding, including more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Calls on Congress to Fully Ban Members from Trading and Owning Stocks, Criticizes GOP's Sham Proposal * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after voting against a sham Republican proposal to suppress voters and allow Members of Congress to keep and trade the stocks they already own. "I've been clear that no elected official should be able to profit from the information they gain  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Releases Statement After Voting Against Republican Political Games * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after House Republicans attached a poison pill amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "The NDAA has long been one of the most bipartisan bills Congress considers because our national security should never be a political game. Yet, my Republican colleagues  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman-Led Bill to Protect Americans and Combat Deadly Nitazenes Passes Out of Committee * In August 2025, Vindman Introduced the First-Ever Bill in Congress to Combat the Alarming Rise of Nitazenes WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Bob Latta (R-Ohio-05) to crack down on deadly synthetic opioids and keep communities safe yesterday advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Commit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Families & First Responders from Swatting Attacks * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) introduced the Swatting Registry Best Practices Act, bipartisan legislation to help State, Tribal, territorial, and local governments reduce the risk of deadly swatting incidents through voluntary, privacy-protective tools and stronger eme more PR