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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for 2026-10-08 ( 7 items )  
190 Members of Congress Slam HHS Effort to Dismantle Head Start (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSida) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 10.07.26 190 Members of Congress Slam HHS Effort to Dismantle Head Start WASHINGTON -One hundred ninety Members of Congress demanded that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) withdraw its proposal to remove more than 90 percent of Head Start's standards that ensure children receive a high-quality early education. Under the proposed rule, nearly one in ten childr more PR

Capito Announces CDS Awards for Economic Development Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Announces CDS Awards for Economic Development Projects * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support economic development projects across West Virginia. These awards, which were secured through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) re more PR

Congressman Riley M. Moore Secures $1.5 Million for Weston Corridor H Sewer Improvements (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Secures $1.5 Million for Weston Corridor H Sewer Improvements * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore secured $1.5 million in Community Project Funding for the City of Weston through his work on the House Appropriations Committee to support sewer improvements and expansion along Corridor H. "I'm proud to have secured $1.5 million for the City of Weston to make these critical sewer improvements and extend s more PR

Senator Justice Visits Constellium Ravenswood (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 Senator Justice Visits Constellium Ravenswood RAVENSWOOD, WV - Today, Senator Jim Justice visited Constellium Ravenswood and highlighted West Virginia's role in manufacturing and in aerospace and space exploration during World Space Week and National Manufacturing Week, including Constellium's contributions to NASA's Artemis program. "For years, I've said West Virginia is on a figurative rocket ship ride. Well, right here in Ra more PR

Vindman, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Military Readiness Through Lessons from Ukraine (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Military Readiness Through Lessons from Ukraine * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), a 25-year Army veteran, and Raja Krishnamoorthi (Ill.-08), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced legislation that would require the Pentagon to study and apply lessons from Ukraine's battlefield innovations to U.S. military doctrine  more PR

What They're Saying: Bipartisan Permitting Reform Will Deliver Cheaper Energy, More Jobs, Responsible Growth (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Bipartisan Permitting Reform Will Deliver Cheaper Energy, More Jobs, Responsible Growth * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since four Senators from across the political spectrum introduced their Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act last week, a broad coalition of labor leaders, energy producers, and nonprofits has voiced support for the permitting reform plan, noting that it will deliver cheaper energy, more jobs, and  more PR

What They're Saying: Bipartisan Permitting Reform Will Deliver Cheaper Energy, More Jobs, Responsible Growth (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Bipartisan Permitting Reform Will Deliver Cheaper Energy, More Jobs, Responsible Growth October 7, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since four Senators from across the political spectrum introduced their Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act last week, a broad coalition of labor leaders, energy producers, and nonprofits has voiced support for the perm more PR