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| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/video-kaine-celebrates-legislative-accomplishments-for-virginia-from-2024 | Video: Kaine Celebrates Legislative Accomplishments for Virginia from 2024 | 2024-12-31 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | Video Available Here WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following video highlighting wins for Virginia he secured in 2024. In the video, Kaine discussed various pieces of legislation he introduced that are now law, actions the Biden-Harris Administration took—following Kaine’s urging—to make our communities healthier and safer, and new ways laws he helped enact, like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act, are continuing to bring massive investments and new jobs to the Commonwealth. “I’m proud of everything we’ve been able to accomplish this year, but I know that there’s still so much more work to do,” Kaine said. “… I look forward to building on this year’s progress, traveling around Virginia, showing up for you, listening to you, and then standing up for you in the years ahead. See you on the road in 2025.” Kaine’s 2024 accomplishments include: Legislation he successfully helped pass into law, including: The Social Security Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that enhances Social Security benefits for more than 50,000 Virginians, including firefighters, police officers, and other dedicated public servants; The BOLD Act to help combat Alzheimer’s Disease; The Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act, to honor the diplomats who helped save Jewish people during the Holocaust; The BRIDGE for Workers Act to help more Americans find good-paying jobs; The bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, alongside Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), to reauthorize a program Kaine helped create in 2014 in honor of Gabriella Miller, a Virginian who spent her life advocating for children with cancer, to advance lifesaving research; And—also alongside Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA)—the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act to help address Parkinson’s Disease. Historic investments that have come to Virginia thanks to legislation Kaine helped pass, including: A $275 million investment in Micron’s Manass… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-celebrate-inflation-reduction-acts-2000-per-year-cap-on-out-of-pocket-prescription-drug-costs-for-americans-with-medicare | Warner & Kaine Celebrate Inflation Reduction Act’s $2,000 Per Year Cap on Out-Of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs for Americans with Medicare | 2024-12-30 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) celebrated a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act that will go into effect on January 1, 2025 to cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs at $2,000 per year for Americans with Medicare Part D. The cap will apply to individuals’ combined, total costs for covered drugs—regardless of how many medications they need. Some estimates have shown that Virginians on Medicare will save an average of $440.62 on out-of-pocket costs on prescription drugs thanks to this cap. “The Inflation Reduction Act has already made a huge difference in the lives of Virginians. It’s capped the price of insulin at $35 per month for seniors, lowered health care and energy costs, brought millions of dollars in investment to Virginia, and created manufacturing jobs—all while lowering the deficit,” said the senators. “We’re thrilled that beginning in 2025, Americans on Medicare will have a $2,000 per year out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs. Many seniors currently pay thousands of dollars a year for medications they need, so this provision is crucial to saving them money. We will keep working to build on this progress and ensure that Virginia harnesses all the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act.” In 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is also expected to announce 15 more Medicare Part D drugs for negotiation. The IRA allowed CMS to negotiate the price of prescription drugs for the first time—a move Warner and Kaine had long pushed for. This year, the Biden Administration announced negotiated prices for the first 10 drugs for patients covered by Medicare Part D. The negotiated prices for the first 10 drugs, which will go into effect in 2026, will save $1.5 billion for Americans with Medicare Part D and $6 billion in the federal budget in the first year of implementation. Many other provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which the senators voted to pass in 2022, have already gone into effect to lower health care c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A046445E-BBF0-4B67-AE86-F68A477CFE95 | Warner & Kaine Celebrate Inflation Reduction Act's $2,000 per Year Cap on Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs for Americans with Medicare | 2024-12-30 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) celebrated a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act that will go into effect on January 1, 2025 to cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs at $2,000 per year for Americans with Medicare Part D. The cap will apply to individuals’ combined, total costs for covered drugs—regardless of how many medications they need. Some estimates have shown that Virginians on Medicare will save an average of $440.62 on out-of-pocket costs on prescription drugs thanks to this cap. “The Inflation Reduction Act has already made a huge difference in the lives of Virginians. It’s capped the price of insulin at $35 per month for seniors, lowered health care and energy costs, brought millions of dollars in investment to Virginia, and created manufacturing jobs—all while lowering the deficit,” said the senators. “We’re thrilled that beginning in 2025, Americans on Medicare will have a $2,000 per year out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs. Many seniors currently pay thousands of dollars a year for medications they need, so this provision is crucial to saving them money. We will keep working to build on this progress and ensure that Virginia harnesses all the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act.” In 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is also expected to announce 15 more Medicare Part D drugs for negotiation. The IRA allowed CMS to negotiate the price of prescription drugs for the first time—a move Warner and Kaine had long pushed for. This year, the Biden Administration announced negotiated prices for the first 10 drugs for patients covered by Medicare Part D. The negotiated prices for the first 10 drugs, which will go into effect in 2026, will save $1.5 billion for Americans with Medicare Part D and $6 billion in the federal budget in the first year of implementation. Many other provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which the senators voted to pass in 2022, have already gone into effect to lower health care costs and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-passing-president-jimmy-carter | Scott Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter | 2024-12-29 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | S000185 | bobbyscott.house.gov | bobbyscott | https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of the 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter: “I join those across our nation and the world mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter. A deeply principled and family man, he dedicated his life to public service — not only to his fellow Americans, but to humanitarian causes around the world. Through the Carter Center, his work with Habitat for Humanity, and his advocacy for democracy and human rights at home and abroad, President Carter redefined how former presidents can continue to serve and positively impact the world years after their presidency. His accomplishments as president live on, but so will his vast contributions to society he made after his term in office.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=1B86752D-AA8A-4990-9663-4F0FC6B3E504 | Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter | 2024-12-29 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter: “Jimmy Carter blazed a trail from the peanut fields of Plains, Georgia to the Navy, the Governor’s Mansion, the White House, and to a remarkable post-presidential career – modeling leadership, philanthropy, and love of country every step of the way. We lost a giant. “Jimmy Carter gave me my first job out of law school, and I have deeply admired his service since leaving the Oval Office. His dedication to building homes through Habitat for Humanity has always brought back warm memories of my father, who also volunteered with the organization well into his eighties. Like much of the Greatest Generation, President Carter will be remembered by what he built and left behind for us – a model of service late into life, a tireless devotion to family and philanthropy, and a more peaceful world to call home.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-applauds-biden-federal-death-row-commutations | Scott Applauds Biden For Federal Death Row Commutations | 2024-12-23 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | S000185 | bobbyscott.house.gov | bobbyscott | https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row. Those individuals will have their sentences reclassified from execution to life without the possibility of parole: “I have long advocated for reforms to make our justice system more fair and effective, and that includes ending the use of the death penalty which has not been shown to reduce crime. I applaud President Biden for commuting these sentences to life sentences without the possibility of parole. The Biden Administration placed a moratorium on federal executions and this will ensure the incoming Administration cannot easily resume the practice. We must be clear: this does not absolve any of these individuals of their guilt, and our thoughts remain with all of their victims’ families and loved ones. Rather, these actions will help us end the use of the death penalty at the federal level. Virginia and many other states have already ended the practice and I will continue advocating for abolishing the death penalty altogether as virtually all developed nations have done. ” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-applauds-senate-passage-of-social-security-fairness-act | Kaine Applauds Senate Passage of Social Security Fairness Act | 2024-12-21 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauded the Senate passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to strengthen Social Security benefits by eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). “Virginia’s firefighters, police officers, and other dedicated public servants deserve the full Social Security benefits they’ve earned,” said Kaine. “I’m glad to have cosponsored and voted for this legislation to help deliver on that principle, and encourage President Biden to sign it into law as quickly as possible.” The Social Security Fairness Act will enhance retirement benefits for more than 50,000 Virginians, primarily those who worked for state and local government, whose benefits were unfairly reduced by the WEP and GPO provisions. Companion legislation is led in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-statement-on-congressional-passage-of-legislation-to-keep-government-funded-until-march-14 | Warner & Kaine Statement on Congressional Passage of Legislation to Keep Government Funded Until March 14 | 2024-12-21 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after voting to pass legislation to prevent a government shutdown and extend government funding at Fiscal Year 2024 levels until March 14. The legislation also includes $110 billion in disaster relief to support communities recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which the senators advocated for: “We are relieved Congress passed legislation to avert a government shutdown, which would have had disastrous consequences for federal employees, government contractors, and millions of Americans who rely on government services. We are also glad that it included federal funding we pushed for to help communities in Southwest Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene and additional support for the Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarine programs. However, we are disappointed that Republicans turned their backs on an original bipartisan proposal that would have included provisions to lower prescription drug costs. We are also frustrated that the majority of our Republican colleagues did not want to fully fund the government for Fiscal Year 2025 and instead kicked the deadline into the new year. Short-term continuing resolutions create unnecessary harm for federal departments and agencies—particularly those in the national security space—because they don’t allow them to meet today’s challenges and plan for the future. In the coming months, we will continue working to pass Fiscal Year 2025 government funding legislation that supports Virginians and includes funding for community projects across the Commonwealth.” This is the second time that Congress has failed to pass a full-year government funding bill for Fiscal Year 2025. On September 25, the senators voted to pass legislation to temporarily fund the government through December 20. Warner and Kaine have previously introduced legislation to prevent government shutdowns. The continuing resolution (CR) includes $110 billion in funding for disaster relief… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=1806A917-C1FF-4C33-8EE4-D6EE94935F66 | Warner & Kaine Statement on Congressional Passage of Legislation to Keep the Government Funded Until March 14 | 2024-12-21 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after voting to pass legislation to prevent a government shutdown and extend government funding at Fiscal Year 2024 levels until March 14. The legislation also includes $110 billion in disaster relief to support communities recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which the senators advocated for: “We are relieved Congress passed legislation to avert a government shutdown, which would have had disastrous consequences for federal employees, government contractors, and millions of Americans who rely on government services. We are also glad that it included federal funding we pushed for to help communities in Southwest Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene and additional support for the Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarine programs. However, we are disappointed that Republicans turned their backs on an original bipartisan proposal that would have included provisions to lower prescription drug costs. We are also frustrated that the majority of our Republican colleagues did not want to fully fund the government for Fiscal Year 2025 and instead kicked the deadline into the new year. Short-term continuing resolutions create unnecessary harm for federal departments and agencies—particularly those in the national security space—because they don’t allow them to meet today’s challenges and plan for the future. In the coming months, we will continue working to pass Fiscal Year 2025 government funding legislation that supports Virginians and includes funding for community projects across the Commonwealth.” This is the second time that Congress has failed to pass a full-year government funding bill for Fiscal Year 2025. On September 25, the senators voted to pass legislation to temporarily fund the government through December 20. Warner and Kaine have previously introduced legislation to prevent government shutdowns. The continuing resolution (CR) includes $110 billion in funding for disaster relief to su… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=1A87814E-7CEB-4704-960B-21B2543813EF | Wexton, Warner, and Kaine Applaud Senate Passage of a Bill to Designate George C. Marshall House as a National Park Service Affiliated Area | 2024-12-21 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10) and U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of legislation to designate the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, known as Dodona Manor, as an affiliated area under the National Park Service (NPS). The lawmakers have advocatedfor years for an official designation, which would provide new resources to preserve and celebrate General Marshall’s legacy at the site, including technical assistance to support restoration efforts, accessibility improvements, and new programming. “Dodona Manor has a clear historic value to our nation and turning it into an affiliated area under NPS is a fitting way to honor General Marshall’s life and legacy,” said the lawmakers. “We’re glad our legislation to help make that happen was passed by the Senate today and hope to see this designation come to fruition.” General Marshall led a lifetime of public service, serving as Chief of Staff to the Army during America’s entry into World War II, as Secretary of State where he orchestrated the historic Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe following the war, and as Secretary of Defense after the onset of the Korean War. Dodona Manor is currently registered as a National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior and has been designated by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Virginia Landmark. The Marshall House has been an integral part of the Leesburg community for over two centuries. General Marshall and his wife Katherine purchased the property in 1941 as a weekend retreat house, and regularly spent time at the property throughout General Marshall’s tenure as Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense. Today, the property hosts international exchanges, historical exhibits, community events, and educational programming about the life and legacy of the Marshall family. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=BA4B418B-C0DC-4797-BE27-4C1D363BDB12 | Wexton, Warner, and Kaine Applaud Passage of their Bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act | 2024-12-21 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10) and Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) celebrated the Senate passage of their bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0. The bill reauthorizes federal funding for the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (Kids First), which the senators helped create to support lifesaving research of treatments and cures for childhood cancer since 2015. The bill was included in a draft government funding agreement that was reached earlier this week, but was later torpedoed by Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and President-elect Donald Trump. The legislation is named in honor of Gabriella Miller, who lived in Virginia’s 10th District and was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and passed away in 2013 at the age of 10. Her passionate advocacy for lawmakers to “stop talking, start doing” led to the passage of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act and creation of Ten-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund in 2014. “For as long as I have been serving in Congress, I’ve been fighting to pass the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 and extend critical funding for childhood cancer research,” said Wexton. “I’m so proud that we’ve finally gotten this lifesaving bill through Congress and on its way to be signed into law. This bipartisan bill will build on the groundbreaking work of the Kids First program and deliver much-needed resources to better understand, treat, and hopefully one day cure childhood cancer. No family should have to face the fear and pain of their child’s cancer diagnosis, and I’m grateful for the partnership of Senator Tim Kaine and the remarkable advocacy of Ellyn Miller and the Miller family in honor of Gabriella and her fight, to build support for this bill.” “Gabriella Miller was a courageous Virginian who gave her all to advocating for those whose lives have been touched by childhood cancer,” said Kaine. “I’m honored to have worked with the Miller Family a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6332 | Beyer Introduces New Legislation to Improve Accuracy of Economic Reports | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | B001292 | beyer.house.gov | beyer | https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced legislation that would synchronize access to business tax information by the three primary government statistical agencies: the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and the Census Bureau. This reform would improve the accuracy of economic reports and increase the efficiency of our statistical system. Text of the legislation is available here. While Congress authorized the three statistical agencies to share business data with each other in 2002 under the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act, Section 6103 of the U.S. Tax Code prevents uniform access to business tax data. This has resulted in data discrepancies between Census, BEA and BLS estimates. “This is a commonsense fix that is long overdue,” said Rep. Beyer. “Policymakers and business leaders rely on the economic reports and indicators released by Census, BEA, and BLS to make informed decisions. The inability of these three agencies to utilize the same data wastes time and resources and contributes to a muddled picture of our economy. There is no good reason for one agency to have access to business tax data and not the other two when all three have demonstrated the ability to be excellent stewards of confidential information. We all benefit from access to better economic data, and this bill would help ensure that we have a more accurate understanding of our economy.” Economists from across the ideological spectrum agree that this reform is necessary: “The amendment can be expected to yield substantial improvements in a wide array of statistics on U.S. economic performance, ranging from trade patterns and output of noncorporate businesses to industry-level measures of employment and productivity. Better economic statistics benefit everyone who uses them, including U.S. businesses, households, communities, financial-market participants, and policy decision-makers.” Karen Dynan, Chair, American Economic Association (AEA) Committee on Economic Statistic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-votes-prevent-musk-trump-maga-government-shutdown | Scott Votes to Prevent Musk-Trump-MAGA Government Shutdown | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | S000185 | bobbyscott.house.gov | bobbyscott | https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: “I voted to prevent a costly Musk-Trump-MAGA shutdown that would have damaged our economy and furloughed thousands of workers in Hampton Roads right before the holidays. The bill we voted on today contains investments in community health centers and shipbuilding, including a pay raise for shipyard workers building nuclear submarines. The bill also includes critically needed disaster relief for Virginia and other states that were devasted by hurricanes this past year, and support for farmers. “It is regrettable that Speaker Johnson and extreme MAGA Republicans suddenly rejected our original agreement that included many bipartisan and uncontroversial measures. This included investments in research to combat childhood cancer as well as reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Older Americans Act. Our original bipartisan agreement would have strengthened workforce development to benefit workers, employers, and the economy, and it would have helped millions of older Americans live independently and with dignity. Insofar as there was no legitimate opposition to these bills, this has just caused an unnecessary delay in their enactment. “It will be incumbent on Congressional Republicans and the incoming Trump-Vance Administration to work with Congressional Democrats to pass those bipartisan initiatives in the coming months and fully fund the government for FY 2025 in a way that will invest in students, workers, families and our national security.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-senate-passes-mcclellans-legislation-rename-petersburg-post-office-honor | ICYMI: Senate Passes McClellan’s Legislation to Rename the Petersburg Post Office in Honor of John Mercer Langston | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Jennifer L. McClellan | M001227 | mcclellan.house.gov | mcclellan | https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — In case you missed it (ICYMI): Last night, the U.S. Senate passed Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan’s (VA-04) H.R. 7385 to rename the Petersburg Post Office as the “John Mercer Langston United States Postal Service Building.” “John Mercer Langston was a trailblazer who broke barriers for Black Americans. He had a profound impact on the Petersburg community as the President of Virginia State University and the first Black man to represent Virginia in Congress — also from Virginia’s Fourth. As the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress, I stand on his shoulders. As a young girl, I would visit the Petersburg Post Office with my father, and I hope this newly renamed post office will inspire other children to learn more about John Mercer Lamgston’s life and legacy. I commend my Senate colleagues for passing this legislation and look forward to President Biden signing it into law.” John Mercer Langston was an abolitionist, attorney, diplomat, voting rights advocate, educational administrator community leader, and the first Black man to represent Virginia in Congress. He served as President of the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute — what is now VSU — from 1855 to 1857. The U.S. Senate passed McClellan’s legislation by unanimous consent. Her bill now heads to President Biden’s desk for signature. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclellan-joins-house-democrats-voting-fund-government-avoid-shutdown | McClellan Joins House Democrats in Voting to Fund the Government, Avoid Shutdown | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Jennifer L. McClellan | M001227 | mcclellan.house.gov | mcclellan | https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after she voted in support of H.R. 10545: “The 118th Congress began with gridlock and chaos as House Republicans took a week to elect Speaker Kevin McCarthy. It nearly ended the same way when, for the fifth time, House Republicans took us to the brink of a government shutdown under Speaker Mike Johnson. The entire time, House Democrats have stood ready to put the American people over politics. “After Elon Musk’s X temper tantrum calling for a government shutdown and Donald Trump’s eleventh-hour demand to extend the debt ceiling derailed a bipartisan funding bill, Speaker Johnson reneged on that deal. He then tried to ram a bill through that would pave the way for the incoming Administration to enact huge tax breaks for billionaires and large corporations at the expense of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. House Democrats firmly opposed this unilateral bill and defeated their efforts. “House Democrats stood united in our commitment to fulfill our most basic duty to fund the government, keeping it open and functioning for the American people. We beat back Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s last minute demands and forced House Republicans to strip out their blank check for the incoming Administration. We stood united to pass a funding bill that includes disaster relief funding for America’s farmers, Department of Defense facilities, and survivors of natural disasters; support for public health programs and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospitals that serve vulnerable communities; billions in federal funding to support the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds; robust investments to modernize child care facilities and increase access to child care for working families; a one-year extension of the Farm Bill, including crucial housing investments, community development, and economic assistance for America’s farmers; and more. “Despite Republicans’ inaction and clear inability to govern, House Democrat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/video-wexton-kaine-and-warner-applaud-senate-passage-of-gabriella-miller-kids-first-research-act-20 | VIDEO: Wexton, Kaine & Warner Applaud Senate Passage of Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10) and Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) celebrated the Senate passage of their bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0. The bill reauthorizes federal funding for the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (Kids First), which the senators helped create to support lifesaving research of treatments and cures for childhood cancer since 2015. The bill was included in a draft government funding agreement that was reached earlier this week, but was later torpedoed by Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and President-elect Donald Trump. The legislation is named in honor of Gabriella Miller, who lived in Virginia’s 10th District and was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and passed away in 2013 at the age of 10. Her passionate advocacy for lawmakers to “stop talking, start doing” led to the passage of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act and creation of Ten-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund in 2014. “For as long as I have been serving in Congress, I’ve been fighting to pass the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 and extend critical funding for childhood cancer research,” said Wexton. “I’m so proud that we’ve finally gotten this lifesaving bill through Congress and on its way to be signed into law. This bipartisan bill will build on the groundbreaking work of the Kids First program and deliver much-needed resources to better understand, treat, and hopefully one day cure childhood cancer. No family should have to face the fear and pain of their child’s cancer diagnosis, and I’m grateful for the partnership of Senator Tim Kaine and the remarkable advocacy of Ellyn Miller and the Miller family in honor of Gabriella and her fight, to build support for this bill.” “Gabriella Miller was a courageous Virginian who gave her all to advocating for those whose lives have been touched by childhood cancer,” said Kaine. “I’m honored to have worked with the Miller Fa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-celebrate-passage-of-bills-to-name-post-offices-after-madeleine-albright-and-john-mercer-langston | Warner & Kaine Celebrate Passage of Bills to Name Post Offices after Madeleine Albright and John Mercer Langston | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today celebrated the Senate passage of bills they introduced to rename two United States Postal Service (USPS) offices in Loudoun County and Petersburg. “Madeleine Albright and John Mercer Langston were trailblazers who overcame tremendous barriers in their respective fights for human rights and social justice. We are thrilled to see these bills get full congressional approval, which brings us one step closer to enshrining these important legacies in Loudoun County and Petersburg. We look forward to seeing President Biden sign these bills into law,” said the senators. The first bill would designate the Loudoun County post office, in Purcellville, as the "Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building.” The bill, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), honors Secretary Albright, the first female Secretary of State and former Ambassador to the United Nations. The second bill would designate the Petersburg post office as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building." The bill, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), honors the Louisa County native and 19th century abolitionist and attorney, who served as one of the first Black Americans to hold elective office in the United States. These post office facilities are located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia and 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/wexton-warner-and-kaine-applaud-senate-passage-of-bill-to-designate-george-c-marshall-house-as-a-national-park-service-affiliated-area | Wexton, Warner & Kaine Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Designate George C. Marshall House as a National Park Service Affiliated Area | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10) and U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of legislation to designate the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, known as Dodona Manor, as an affiliated area under the National Park Service (NPS). The lawmakers have advocated for years for an official designation, which would provide new resources to preserve and celebrate General Marshall’s legacy at the site, including technical assistance to support restoration efforts, accessibility improvements, and new programming. “Dodona Manor has a clear historic value to our nation and turning it into an affiliated area under NPS is a fitting way to honor General Marshall’s life and legacy,” said the lawmakers. “We’re glad our legislation to help make that happen was passed by the Senate today and hope to see this designation come to fruition.” General Marshall led a lifetime of public service, serving as Chief of Staff to the Army during America’s entry into World War II, as Secretary of State where he orchestrated the historic Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe following the war, and as Secretary of Defense after the onset of the Korean War. Dodona Manor is currently registered as a National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior and has been designated by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Virginia Landmark. The Marshall House has been an integral part of the Leesburg community for over two centuries. General Marshall and his wife Katherine purchased the property in 1941 as a weekend retreat house, and regularly spent time at the property throughout General Marshall’s tenure as Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense. Today, the property hosts international exchanges, historical exhibits, community events, and educational programming about the life and legacy of the Marshall family. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=E69F3865-BBDF-4F51-A933-79F13FCE3372 | Warner & Kaine Celebrate Passage of Bills to Rename Post Offices after Madeleine Albright and John Mercer Langston | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today celebrated the Senate passage of bills they introduced to rename two United States Postal Service (USPS) offices in Loudoun County and Petersburg. “Madeleine Albright and John Mercer Langston were trailblazers who overcame tremendous barriers in their respective fights for human rights and social justice. We are thrilled to see these bills get full congressional approval, which brings us one step closer to enshrining these important legacies in Loudoun County and Petersburg. We look forward to seeing President Biden sign these bills into law,” said the senators. The first bill would designate the Loudoun County post office, in Purcellville, as the "Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building.” The bill, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), honors Secretary Albright, the first female Secretary of State and former Ambassador to the United Nations. The second bill would designate the Petersburg post office as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building." The bill, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), honors the Louisa County native and 19th century abolitionist and attorney, who served as one of the first Black Americans to hold elective office in the United States. These post office facilities are located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia and 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-urges-passage-bipartisan-government-funding-agreement | Scott Urges Passage of Bipartisan Government Funding Agreement | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | S000185 | bobbyscott.house.gov | bobbyscott | https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, issued the following statement: “Congressional Democrats and Republicans worked together for weeks to craft a government funding bill that would provide long overdue hurricane and disaster relief to Virginia and other states. It would also make important investments in shipbuilding, increase funding for community health centers and take action to lower the cost of prescription drugs. “At the last minute, Speaker Johnson and extreme MAGA Republicans suddenly rejected our bipartisan agreement, which included a reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Actand the Older Americans Act. Our agreement would have strengthened workforce development to benefit workers, employers, and the economy, and it would have helped millions of older Americans live independently and with dignity. “They stripped our bipartisan deal of many of those necessary provisions and suddenly included a two-year extension of the debt ceiling. This extension will simplify the process for them to give tax handouts to the ultra-wealthy and corporations, and cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, while significantly increasing the national debt. Instead of the chaos caused by Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson, we should pass the original bipartisan agreement for the good of the American people.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1538 | Congressman Ben Cline’s Statement on Voting for the Clean Continuing Resolution | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) released the following statement regarding his vote for the continuing resolution H.R. 10515. “I voted for the Clean Continuing Resolution today because it is vital to keep our government running and to ensure the incoming Trump Administration can hit the ground running to enact the agenda supported by voters in November,”Congressman Cline stated. “This Clean CR would enable us to work effectively with the incoming White House, allowing us to regain control over the federal budget sooner and uphold our duty to the American people. The original 1,500 page bill released yesterday was packed with unnecessary and wasteful provisions and too often yielded to Democrat priorities.” “I fully support the agriculture and disaster relief provisions included in this Clean Continuing Resolution,” Congressman Cline continued. “I am proud to vote for a bill that prevents a government shutdown, pays our troops, and provides relief to hard-hit areas, including drought-ravaged farms across Virginia. Democrats should support this important bill and keep the government from shutting down at midnight tomorrow.” Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclellan-statement-musk-republican-billionaire-giveaway | McClellan Statement on the Musk-Republican Billionaire Giveaway | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Jennifer L. McClellan | M001227 | mcclellan.house.gov | mcclellan | https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House Republicans brought H.R. 10515 to the floor: “From the beginning of the 118th Congress, House Republicans have shown an inability to govern and taken the country to the brink of disaster several times. As a result, the United States federal government has operated under a stopgap funding measure for months. From day one, House Democrats have been ready to put people over politics and find a commonsense consensus to pass appropriation bills to fully fund the government. After months of partisan posturing and brinkmanship, congressional leaders developed a strong bipartisan, bicameral Continuing Resolution to extend current funding levels through March. That deal also included important investments for mental health and substance use disorders, maternal and infant health, pharmacy benefit manager reforms, pandemic preparedness, and an extension of the SNAP benefit replacement authority that I advocated for during negotiations. “At the behest of Elon Musk during a social media tirade, House Republicans reneged on the deal, killed the bipartisan CR, and brought a unilateral bill that paves the way for huge tax breaks for billionaires and large corporations. The Musk-Republican Billionaire Giveaway bill prioritizes the ultra wealthy and cuts critical funding that working families count on – like childhood cancer research – while raising prescription drug costs for hardworking American families. “I voted no on this bill and urge House Republicans to bring the previously negotiated bill to the Floor for a vote. With just over 24 hours to avoid a government shutdown, we cannot afford further delay.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-hyde-smith-applaud-senate-passage-of-their-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-historic-american-battlefields | Kaine & Hyde-Smith Applaud Senate Passage of their Bipartisan Bill to Protect Historic American Battlefields | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) successfully secured the Senate passage of their bipartisan American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act, legislation to protect America’s historic battlefields. Specifically, the bill would make updates to strengthen the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP), a program within the National Park Service (NPS) which promotes the preservation of significant historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict across the United States. The program has preserved more than 35,000 acres of historic land in 20 states, including Virginia and Mississippi. The bill was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last year and is now headed to President Biden’s desk. “From Yorktown to Appomattox to the Pentagon, you can’t map America’s military history without Virginia,” said Kaine. “I’m glad to have worked with Senator Hyde-Smith to secure the Senate passage of our legislation to bolster the American Battlefield Protection Program because preserving these sites is crucial to ensuring that Americans can visit them and learn about our country’s history. I urge President Biden to sign it. ” “Mississippi is home to some of our nation’s most significant and historic battlefields, and this legislation will make it easier to protect these hallowed grounds for future generations,” Hyde-Smith said. “Senator Kaine and I recognized that the American Battlefield Protection Program could be more applied to protect the sites where so many pivotal moments of American history took place. I look forward to this legislation becoming law.” The American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act would: Permit non-profits and tribes to directly apply for ABPP grants. Currently, only state and local governments are eligible to apply for ABPP funding. Ensure Battlefield Restoration Grant funding is available for all battlefields. ABPP administers four grant programs: Preservation Planning, Battlefield Land Acquisition, Battlefield Resto… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-colleagues-announce-senate-passage-of-chesapeake-national-recreation-area-act | Kaine, Colleagues Announce Senate Passage of Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), alongside Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Ben Cardin (D-Md), announced the unanimous passage of the Chesapeake National Recreation Act by the United States Senate. The bipartisan, bicameral bill would unite a series of voluntarily contributed sites and iconic Bay properties under the National Park Service (NPS) to create a Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA). The creation of the CNRA would spur more federal resources for environmental conservation, celebrate the Chesapeake’s diverse cultural and economic history, foster sustainable and equitable access to the Bay, and support responsible economic growth in the region. After passing this major hurdle, the CNRA Act must next be passed by the House and signed by the President in order to become law. Co-legislation was led in the House of Representatives by Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD-03). “The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure full of rich history and plays a crucial role in the region’s ecology and economy. I’m thrilled that the Senate passed our legislation to create a unified Chesapeake National Recreation Area to honor that legacy and help foster responsible stewardship and economic growth in the watershed region,” said Kaine. “I urge our colleagues in the House to pass this legislation as quickly as possible so it can be sent to the President’s desk for signature.” "The Senate's passage of the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act marks a crucial milestone in our ongoing efforts to safeguard the Chesapeake Bay for the well-being and enjoyment of future generations. This achievement reflects years of bipartisan, bicameral collaboration and the dedicated work of countless stakeholders, including the National Park Service, who have helped shape the vision for the CNRA. I am grateful to all those who have contributed to this effort and look forward to the continued partnerships that will ensure the Bay remains protected, accessible and celebrated for years to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-announce-over-29-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-affordable-housing-in-charlottesville | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $29 Million in Federal Funding to Support Affordable Housing in Charlottesville | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $29,151,778.41 in federal funding for Greater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to preserve long-term housing affordability for residents of the Southwood Mobile Park. The funding is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Grant program, which supports communities in their efforts to maintain, protect, and stabilize manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities. “Every Virginian deserves access to safe, affordable housing,” the senators said. “We are glad that this federal funding will help support homes and communities in Charlottesville, and we will keep working to support housing accessibility throughout the Commonwealth.” Nationwide, over 22 million Americans live in a manufactured home—homes that are factory-built and then installed on a lot, making them a more affordable option for homeownership compared to new-construction homes. However, while residents often own the home, they typically lease the land underneath it. This can put residents at risk of losing their home if the land changes ownership. Greater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity purchased the Southwood Mobile Park in 2007 to help prevent such displacement and has been working since then to make critical repairs and infrastructure improvements, while working to build a community where the residents ultimately own the land under their homes. This funding will help advance that goal. Warner and Kaine have long advocated for safe, affordable housing for Virginia families. In April 2023, Kaine, a former fair housing attorney, visited with residents of Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity builds and spoke to them about their experiences. The senators previously secured $1,015,000 to make necessary infrastructure improvements in the Southwood Mobile Park in the FY2022 Appropriations bill. Earlier this year, the senators announced ove… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-kaine-youngkin-receive-classified-briefing-regarding-unexplained-drone-sightings-in-virginia | Warner, Kaine, Youngkin Receive Classified Briefing Regarding Unexplained Drone Sightings in Virginia | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and Governor Glenn Youngkin received a classified briefing at the Capitol from the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and the FBI regarding the ongoing investigation into the unexplained drone sightings in Virginia. Following the briefing, they issued the following statement: “While we appreciate the agencies taking the time to update us on the situation, this briefing was insufficient and unsatisfactory. It has been more than a year since these sightings over key military facilities in Virginia and the lack of answersabout the nature, intent, and origin of these incidents is completely unacceptable.The safety of Virginians remains our top priority, and we are determined to continue pressing for additional details as well as greater coordination with state and local officials. We will be staying in close contact with the relevant federal and state agencies to ensure that these concerns are pursued vigorously.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=76BE9899-B381-4A63-A17B-6C3FF7DA2C79 | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $29 Million in Federal Funding to Support Affordable Housing in Charlottesville | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | Washington – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a former fair housing lawyer, (both D-VA) announced $29,151,778.41 in federal funding for Greater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to preserve long-term housing affordability for residents of the Southwood Mobile Park. The funding is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Grant program, which supports communities in their efforts to maintain, protect, and stabilize manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities. “Every Virginian deserves access to safe, affordable housing,” the senators said. “We are glad that this federal funding will help support homes and communities in Charlottesville, and we will keep working to support housing accessibility throughout the Commonwealth.” Nationwide, over 22 million Americans live in a manufactured home—homes that are factory-built and then installed on a lot, making them a more affordable option for homeownership compared to new-construction homes. However, while residents often own the home, they typically lease the land underneath it. This can put residents at risk of losing their home if the land changes ownership. Greater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity purchased the Southwood Mobile Park in 2007 to help prevent such displacement and has been working since then to make critical repairs and infrastructure improvements, while working to build a community where the residents ultimately own the land under their homes. This funding will help advance that goal. Warner and Kaine have long advocated for safe, affordable housing for Virginia families. In April 2023, Kaine visited with residents of Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity builds and spoke to them about their experiences. The senators previously secured $1,015,000 to make necessary infrastructure improvements in the Southwood Mobile Park in the FY2022 Appropriations bill. Earlier this year, the senators announced over $98 mi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=9500B375-F6B3-476F-A6AF-4C43644D527B | Warner and Capito Introduce the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act. This bill aims to streamline processes, reduce cost-burdens to rural home owners and small developers, and provide affordable housing incentives. “By expanding access to historic tax credits, we can preserve our nation’s rich heritage while also incentivizing the construction of more affordable housing. I’m proud to join Senator Capito in introducing this legislation to bring new life to abandoned buildings and grow the housing stock in in rural communities,” Senator Warner said. “Being a rural state shouldn’t mean losing out on private investment incentives like tax credits to help us preserve our communities’ history and revitalize local economies,” Senator Capito said. “I have enjoyed working with the dedicated group of West Virginians who brought this issue to my attention and who provided important perspectives during the creation of this legislation. The Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act will help level the playing field for communities in West Virginia by attracting investment for economic expansion and additional housing supply.” Currently, many historic tax projects are not economically viable in small and rural areas, giving a disproportionate advantage of the credit to large urban developments. The costs associated with the credit as-is severely limits rural areas, and especially largely rural states like West Virginia, from being able to use the credit to rehabilitate and revitalize historic properties. Through improvements to the credit included in the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act, rural Historic Tax Credit projects will be more financially feasible and will result in a higher number of these projects being completed in rural areas and states. The Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act: Makes historic tax credit projects in rural areas eligible for an increased credit from the current 20% to 30%. Includes an additional increase in t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6329 | Beyer Statement On Artificial Intelligence Task Force Report | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | B001292 | beyer.house.gov | beyer | https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), a member of the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, today issued the following statement on the release of the Task Force’s comprehensive report and key findings, including guiding principles and forward-looking recommendations to advance American leadership and innovation on AI: “This report is a series of timely, productive, bipartisan recommendations on artificial intelligence, one of the most pressing issues of our time. “The report issues warnings about potential pitfalls in AI use, which I am proud to see includes a section on implications for civil rights and civil liberties, including harmful bias and discrimination. The report also highlights the need for model transparency in AI uses across sectors including government and health care, and stresses the importance of digital literacy. It also recommends codifying the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR), an end that would be accomplished with bipartisan legislation, the CREATE AI Act, that I am proud to co-lead. “This report is a roadmap for policymakers, including the upcoming Congress, to meet the national imperative for response to the emergence of new challenges posed by AI. I thank our House leadership, the Task Force co-chairs and my colleagues on the committee for their faithful diligence in crafting these policy recommendations. With this Task Force, we offer our colleagues a reminder that we can still do big, important things in a bipartisan way.” Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) was appointed to serve on the bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, is Vice Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus and Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s AI Working Group. He is the author of the AI Foundation Model Transparency Act and a lead cosponsor of the CREATE AI Act, the Secure AI Act,and the Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-tillis-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-counter-violence-in-the-western-hemisphere | Kaine & Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Counter Violence in the Western Hemisphere | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee responsible for the Western Hemisphere, Human Rights and Global Women’s Issues, and U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Co-Chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, introduced the Countering Violence in the Western Hemisphere Act, bipartisan legislation to mitigate violence in the Western Hemisphere—including intimate partner violence, sexual assault and harassment, femicide, and other crimes such as sex and labor trafficking. 17 of the 25 countries in the Western Hemisphere have the highest rates of femicide in the world. This violence is often perpetrated by partners, gangs, and drug traffickers, and many countries in the hemisphere do not have local law enforcement or criminal justice system capacity to adequately and urgently address it. This violence destabilizes communities and is a root cause of migration from Central America. “Gender-based violence is both an urgent human rights issue and a critical national security challenge for the United States because it contributes directly to instability and migration,” said Kaine. “We need to do more to ensure all people can live in communities free of violence and wanton criminality, hold the perpetrators of such violence accountable, and help our regional partners sustainably stem critical drivers of mass migration. This bipartisan legislation will help us do that.” “The United States must work to end violence against women and children globally, and play a proactive role in addressing this crisis,” said Tillis. “By empowering local law enforcement and community organizations in Latin and South America, we can help break the cycle of violence, ensure accountability, and provide victims with the support they deserve. This legislation reaffirms our commitment to safeguarding the most vulnerable and advancing human rights across the globe." Specifically, the bipartisan Countering Violence in the Western Hemisphere Act would support foreign assistance programs … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-applauds-senate-passage-of-fiscal-year-2025-national-defense-bill | Kaine Applauds Senate Passage of Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Bill | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chair of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, applauded the Senate’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). As a member of SASC, Kaine worked to secure key provisions in the legislation to advance U.S. national security, support servicemembers and their families, benefit Virginia’s defense community, and boost efforts to work collaboratively with allies and partners. The bill now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “As a senator from Virginia and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I’m proud to go to bat every year to advocate on behalf of Virginia’s servicemembers and defense community. We are facing a number of global challenges, and this legislation is critical to ensuring our military remains the strongest in the world. It includes key provisions I secured to improve quality of life for servicemembers and their families, support improvements at military installations across Virginia, and advance our national security interests. It also makes important shipbuilding investments, including by authorizing funding for Virginia-class submarine construction, a substantial portion of which happens in Hampton Roads. I will keep working with my colleagues to pass full-year government funding legislation for Fiscal Year 2025 as soon as possible,” said Kaine. Kaine successfully secured the following provisions: Pay Raises: Authorizes a 4.5% pay raise for military personnel and an additional 10% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers with paygrades E-1 through E-4, resulting in a 14.5% total pay raise. Authorizes a 2% pay raise for Department of Defense (DOD) personnel. Shipbuilding Investments: Authorizes funding for one Virginia-class submarine, incremental funding authority for a second Virginia-class submarine, and funding for additional material and support for the submarine industrial base. Authorizes funding for the Columbia-cla… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-colleagues-lead-democratic-colleagues-in-reintroducing-bicameral-legislation-to-expand-support-for-magnet-schools | Kaine, Colleagues Lead Democratic Colleagues in Reintroducing Bicameral Legislation to Expand Support for Magnet Schools | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, along with U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) reintroduced the Magnet Schools Accessibility, Growth, and Nonexclusionary Enrollment Transformation (MAGNET) Act, legislation to strengthen support for magnet schools. The bill would require the federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant to prioritize applicants that plan to establish whole-school magnet schools, emphasize inter-district diversity, and propose strategies to improve diversity and academic performance across schools and districts. It would also authorize a new grant program housed under MSAP, the Supplemental Diversity Grant (SDG), which aims to continue supporting the work of existing magnet programs aspiring to improve their diversity-related goals. Magnet schools are public schools designed to cater to different learning styles and attract a wide range of students from different racial and socioeconomic backgrounds across zip codes. More than 3.5 million students attend magnet schools nationwide, but as school districts become increasingly segregated by race and income, this legislation updates the MSAP grant to expand access to funding and ensure it supports magnet schools with the greatest impact on improving diversity and academic performance. In Connecticut, 86 magnet schools serve nearly 40,000 students in grades pre-K through 12 across 29 districts. “As a former parent of public school students and a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, ensuring that Virginia’s students have the resources they need to thrive is one of my top priorities,” said Kaine. “I’m proud to be joining with my colleagues in introducing the MAGNET Act, which will help increase racial and socioeconomic diversity in our magnet schools and further streng… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-applaud-wins-for-virginia-in-bipartisan-water-infrastructure-bill | Warner & Kaine Applaud Wins for Virginia in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded congressional passage of the S.4367, the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which will help maintain clean drinking water across the country and includes key provisions to support the local oyster industry, strengthen Virginia’s coastal resiliency, improve recreational access to Virginia’s waterways, and encourage the dredging of the Chesapeake Bay to support tourism and recreation, among other Virginia priorities. The legislation now heads to President Biden to be signed into law. “We’re proud that the legislation headed to the president’s desk provides funding and resources for water infrastructure projects across Virginia,” said the senators. “It includes key provisions to keep our communities healthy and safe and combat the effects of rising sea levels and increased flooding from significant weather events while investing in tourism, recreational development, and Virginia’s oyster industry.” Added the senators, “We are especially pleased that this bill will honor civil rights attorney Reuben Lawson’s legacy of social justice by renaming the federal building in Roanoke in his memory.” The legislation would help repair aging drinking water, wastewater, and irrigation systems across the country, in addition to supporting the following Virginia priorities: Includes Warner and Kaine’s legislation to rename the federal courthouse in Roanoke the “Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building” in honor of the life and legacy of civil rights lawyer Reuben Lawson. Increases the authorized funding levels for the Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Program from $100 million to $120 million. Encourages shallow draft dredging in the Chesapeake Bay, which is critical for tourism, recreation, and the fishing industry. Adds the City of Norfolk to the Temporary Relocation Assistance Pilot Program to boost the city’s climate resilience. Authorizes the Army Corps to conduct a feasibility study on enhancing downstream recreation act… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/wexton-and-kaine-applaud-inclusion-of-gabriella-miller-kids-first-research-act-20-in-government-funding-bill | Wexton and Kaine Applaud Inclusion of Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 in Government Funding Bill | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) celebrated the inclusion of their bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 in the continuing resolution to fund the government. The bill reauthorizes federal funding for the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (Kids First), which has supported lifesaving research of treatments and cures for childhood cancer over the past nine years. The bipartisan legislation is named in honor of Gabriella Miller, who lived in Virginia’s 10th District and was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and passed away in 2013 at the age of 10. Her passionate advocacy for lawmakers to “stop talking, start doing” led to the passage of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act and creation of Ten-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund in 2014. “For as long as I have been serving in Congress, I’ve been fighting to pass this lifesaving bill and extend critical funding for childhood cancer research. I’m so proud that we’ve successfully included this in the must-pass funding package set to be voted on this week,” said Wexton. “This bipartisan bill will build on the groundbreaking work of the Kids First program and deliver much-needed resources to better understand, treat, and hopefully one day cure childhood cancer. No family should have to face the fear and pain of their child’s cancer diagnosis, and I’m grateful for the remarkable advocacy of Ellyn Miller and the Miller family in honor of Gabriella and her fight, to build support for this bill.” “Gabriella Miller was a fighter and activist who dedicated her life to fighting childhood cancers like her own. I was proud to help create the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program in her honor in 2014 to help fund lifesaving pediatric cancer research, and to partner with Congresswoman Wexton to pass our legislation to reauthorize that program for seven years,” said Kaine. “I’m deeply appreciative of the Miller fa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=3DC14127-521C-4DF4-82AB-3CB206A83AF4 | Warner Praises Passage of the FY25 Intelligence Authorization Act | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released a statement after the Senate approved the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), sending the legislation to the president’s desk for his signature. The IAA authorizes funding, provides legal authorities, and enhances congressional oversight of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). “The annual intelligence authorization bill helps ensure that intelligence agencies have the authorities and resources they need to protect against rapidly evolving conflicts and threats,” said Chairman Warner. “This year’s IAA enhances the IC’s ability to identify and counter emerging technological threats posed by adversarial nations, including foreign adversaries’ efforts to use and dominate areas like artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The IAA also improves engagement between the IC and the private sector, promotes designations of foreign ransomware organizations as hostile cyber actors and furthers the Committee’s efforts to ensure the IC can attract and expeditiously on-board a talented, diverse, and trusted workforce to meet the emerging challenges we face.” Background: The IAA for Fiscal Year 2025 authorizes funding for the IC and ensures that it has the resources, personnel, and authorities it needs to protect our country and inform decision makers, while ensuring continued robust congressional oversight. The bill’s provisions focus on the following key areas: Increases oversight of the national security threats posed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including its attempts to evade sanctions, as well as its military capabilities, and investments in, and attempts to dominate, supply chains. Enhances the IC’s ability to identify and counter adversary threats relating to biotechnologies, including by improving and modernizing the roles, missions, and objectives of the National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=B841CD23-B4EE-4D92-BB72-7C1984A20BE3 | Warner & Kaine Applaud Wins for Virginia in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded congressional passage of the S.4367, theWater Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which will help maintain clean drinking water across the country and includes key provisions to support the local oyster industry, strengthen Virginia’s coastal resiliency, improve recreational access to Virginia’s waterways, and encourage the dredging of the Chesapeake Bay to support tourism and recreation, among other Virginia priorities. The legislation now heads to President Biden to be signed into law. “We’re proud that the legislation headed to the president’s desk provides funding and resources for water infrastructure projects across Virginia,”said the senators. “It includes key provisions to keep our communities healthy and safe and combat the effects of rising sea levels and increased flooding from significant weather events while investing in tourism, recreational development, and Virginia’s oyster industry.” Added the senators, “We are especially pleased that this bill will honor civil rights attorney Reuben Lawson’s legacy of social justice by renaming the federal building in Roanoke in his memory.” The legislation would help repair aging drinking water, wastewater, and irrigation systems across the country, in addition to supporting the following Virginia priorities: Includes Warner and Kaine’slegislation to rename the federal courthouse in Roanoke the “Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building” in honor of the life and legacy of civil rights lawyer Reuben Lawson. Increases the authorized funding levels for the Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Program from $100 million to $120 million. Encourages shallow draft dredging in the Chesapeake Bay, which is critical for tourism, recreation, and the fishing industry. Adds the City of Norfolk to the Temporary Relocation Assistance Pilot Program to boost the city’s climate resilience. Authorizes the Army Corps to conduct a feasibility study on enhancing downstream recreation activities for … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=C2C33BFC-7356-4976-9E08-05DA0E2B540D | Warner Applauds Passage of Virginia Priorities in Annual Defense Bill | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, applauded congressional passage of the nation’s annual defense bill, which includes key priorities for Virginia, as well as a number of Warner-championed measures. The legislation now heads to the president to be signed into law. “I’m glad to see the Senate vote to pass our nation’s annual defense bill, which delivers critical funding to equip our nation’s military, provide for our veterans, and strengthen our national security amid a complicated landscape of emerging threats,” said Sen. Warner. “I look forward to seeing the president sign this legislation. In the meantime, I will continue to deliver for Virginia by working prevent a costly government shutdown ahead of the holiday.” The legislation supports $895.2 billion in funding for our nation’s defense and a number of other measures supported by thesenator, including – Servicemembers and the civilian defense workforce: Authorizes a 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers and a 4.5 percent pay raise for all other servicemembers, a move that will dramatically improve quality of life for the men and women of our armed forces and their families. Contributes to better living conditions for servicemembers by broadening eligibility for the Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) – a supplemental monthly payment for qualifying service members on active duty – to 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Improves investment in military facilities by setting a statutory minimum level of investment for each military department. This will ensure adequate maintenance, sustainment, restoration, and modernization. Invests in unaccompanied military housing by adding $177 million in military construction design funds to accelerate replacement of poor and failing barracks. Provides better recourse for servicemembers facing maintenance issues in barracks by requiring the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide a digital maintenance system to residents that allow… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-cassidy-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-combat-illegal-unreported-and-unregulated-fishing | Kaine & Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced the Protecting Global Fisheries Act, bipartisan legislation to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Predatory IUU fishing disrupts international trade and undermines maritime security, marine ecosystems and biodiversity, and food and economic security. It often involves forced labor, human trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and other human rights abuses. It also has negative impacts for the U.S., which is a major harvester, importer, and consumer of seafood, because it creates unfair competition for fishermen who abide by international fishing laws. “Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing has devastating consequences on global security, our economy—including Virginia’s seafood industry—and marine conservation efforts,” said Kaine. “The People’s Republic of China is a particularly egregious perpetrator of IUU fishing violations, and the PRC’s lawless behavior warrants a coordinated response from the U.S. government and our international partners. This bipartisan legislation takes important steps to deter IUU fishing by the PRC and other bad actors, and hold those participating in IUU fishing accountable for their actions.” “Illegal fishing practices abroad threaten Louisiana. Seafood production is a driver of our economy and way of life,” said Dr. Cassidy. “By cracking down on unfair competition from IUU fishing, we can preserve jobs, protect our local economies, strengthen national security, and safeguard marine habitats.” IUU fishing includes a range of activities that violate national and international fishing laws, including fishing without a license for certain species, failing to report catches or making false reports, using prohibited fishing gear, or conducting unauthorized transfers of fish to cargo vessels. IUU fishing has become a particular challenge in the Western Hemisphere. IUU fishi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/video-senate-republicans-block-kaine-warner-and-van-hollen-effort-to-pass-bill-to-protect-federal-workers | Video: Senate Republicans Block Kaine, Warner, & Van Hollen Effort to Pass Bill to Protect Federal Workers | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA), alongside U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), spoke on the Senate floor and pushed for a unanimous consent agreement in the Senate to pass the Saving the Civil Service Act, legislation led by Kaine to prevent any position in the federal civil service from being reclassified outside of merit system principles without the express consent of Congress. The agreement was blocked by Senate Republicans. The senators’ push comes as President-elect Trump plans to reinstate and expand Schedule F, a classification of federal workers that would make it easier for any administration to hire political loyalists and fire qualified experts. “[Federal workers] work to ensure critical resources and services are provided in countless communities across America. They work to keep Social Security up and running, manage veterans’ benefits, research medical diseases, and develop cures and vaccines,” said Kaine on the Senate floor. “Our nation has recognized the value of a non-partisan and merit-based system to carry out federal government functions. Having a dedicated civil service based on merit rather than political loyalties is in the best interest of everyone. It not only promotes professionalism and reduces cronyism, it also promotes stability.” Kaine continued, “There have been attempts in recent years to erode the independence of the federal civil service… I’m here on the floor where I will – in a minute – request Senate passage of the Saving the Civil Service Act. This bill upholds the merit system principles to ensure that the federal government is equipped with the most qualified and experienced individuals.” “One of the great strengths of our democracy is that we have an independent, merit-based civil service… The vast majority of federal workers that I interact with, most could have done better in the private sector,” said Warner. “They do this work because of this sense of public service. You get rid of a merit-based system and do it all… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-applaud-unanimous-senate-passage-of-legislation-to-remove-unnecessary-burdens-and-costs-to-relocate-contaminated-chincoteague-water-wells | Warner & Kaine Applaud Unanimous Senate Passage of Legislation to Remove Unnecessary Burdens and Costs to Relocate Contaminated Chincoteague Water Wells | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded unanimous Senate passage of the Contaminated Wells Relocation Act, which will provide NASA with the authority to negotiate an agreement with the Town of Chincoteague to address costs associated with relocating water wells, reimburse for those costs, and give local control of the water supply back to the Town of Chincoteague. Several wells in Chincoteague are located on NASA property, and have been contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been tied to various cancers and other adverse health effects. While the well water is currently being treated to remove PFAS and is safe to drink, these treatments must occur regularly which is an ongoing cost for NASA. This bipartisan legislation would permanently sidestep the contamination while saving the federal government money. “We’re glad that the Senate unanimously passed our bill to cut red tape and allow NASA and the Town of Chincoteague to negotiate an agreement to address the costs of relocating contaminated water wells,” said the senators. “We hope the House will follow and pass this legislation.” Warner and Kaine have consistently and ardently supported clean drinking water infrastructure in the Commonwealth of Virginia and across the country. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which the senators voted to pass, included historic funding to address PFAS contamination. Companion legislation is led in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=8C059871-61D2-4E79-ADDB-CBBDC9D94D31 | Warner, Risch, Colleagues Push Biden Administration to Hold External Actors Accountable for Exacerbating Sudan Crisis | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with U.S. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE), Todd Young (R-IN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Mike Rounds (R-SD), wrote to President Biden, urging him to take more decisive action against foreign entities fueling the ongoing civil war in Sudan. The violence in Sudan has led to a massive humanitarian crisis. Since the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in April 2023, it’s estimated that the conflict has claimed the lives of tens of thousands to potentially over one hundred thousand individuals, and in the region, more than 25 million Sudanese are in need of immediate assistance. According to recent reporting, foreign entities, including those in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Russia, are providing a critical financial lifeline to the belligerents to the conflict and fueling the war. In their letter, the senators highlighted the administration’s current efforts to end this crisis, but stressed the need to do more regarding foreign influence in the war, specifically pointing to the role of illicit gold trading in financing the conflict. The senators wrote, “We are deeply concerned that Sudan’s illicit gold trade enables lucrative revenue streams that perpetuate the documented atrocities and worsens the devastating humanitarian crisis in the country. Sudan, one of Africa’s largest gold producers, has a gold industry worth billions of dollars. The RSF controls Sudan’s richest gold mines, including in Jebel Amir. Over the past decade, the RSF and its leader, Mohamed Hamdan (Hemedti) Dagalo, have established dominance over Sudan’s gold trade, using ‘front companies and banks based in Sudan and the UAE’ to finance weapons, propaganda, and alliances with armed groups. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has identified gold operations as ‘a vital source of revenue for the Dagalo family and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-applauds-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-access-to-health-care-for-veterans | Kaine Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Health Care for Veterans | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauded unanimous Senate passage last week of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation Kaine cosponsored that will cut down on wait times for veterans seeking health care, expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) for veterans—allowing them to remain in their homes and communities—and improve pay for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care employees. “We have a responsibility to care for our nation’s veterans and ensure they can access high-quality health care,”said Kaine. “I’m glad the Senate unanimously passed this bipartisan legislation I cosponsored to allow veterans to more quickly access care, stay in their homes as they age, and provide much-needed support to VA health care workers. I urge my colleagues in the House to pass this bill as quickly as possible.” The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act is named in honor of former Senator Elizabeth Dole, who has been a leader in supporting veterans and their caregivers. Specifically, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act would: Require the VA to coordinate with local Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provide HCBS, to help ensure any veteran enrolled in the VA health system can access such services. Currently, many veterans who are covered by a VA health plan and need HCBS do not have these services available in their communities. Require the VA to develop a plan for timely scheduling of appointments at medical facilities, to include same-day appointments. Improves pay for VA health care employees, by giving the VA the authority to provide retroactive pay to health care employees who exceeded annual pay caps between January 8, 2006, and December 31, 2017; require each VA physician, podiatrist, optometrist, and dentist to get an annual pay evaluation; and give the agency additional flexib… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-urge-senate-leadership-to-rein-in-pbms-and-lower-prescription-drug-costs-for-virginians | Warner & Kaine Urge Senate Leadership to Rein in PBMs and Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Virginians | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and a bipartisan group of colleagues sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) urging passage of the bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act, which includes legislation Warner and Kaine led that would help lower drug costs for Virginians and Americans as a whole. The legislation is made up of various bills passed by both the Senate Finance Committee, of which Warner is a member, and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, of which Kaine is a member. Through his work on the Finance Committee, Warner worked to secure provisions in the Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act and the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act. Included in these bills are multiple Warner-authored bipartisan proposals, including the PBM Reporting Transparency Act, which would hold Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) accountable for providing good value to seniors and Medicare by making public information about the contracts between PBMs and Medicare prescription drug plans. It also includes the IMPROVE Part D Regulations Act, which would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct patient-focused listening sessions about potential improvements to Medicare Part D, as well as the Ensuring Accurate Payments to Specialty Pharmacies Act, which would require HHS to survey specialty pharmacy drug acquisition costs to ensure Medicaid programs don’t reimburse too much or too little for drugs. This legislation also requires CMS to make sure that PBMs aren’t standing in the way of fair reimbursements for smaller pharmacies, such as long-term care pharmacies and home infusion pharmacies that serve medically complex patients. Through his work on the HELP Committee, Kaine worked to secure provisions in the legislation to prohibit gag clauses in PBM contracts to ensure that patients have access pricing tools to compare costs before… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-kaine-legislation-to-rename-lynchburg-veterans-affairs-clinic-after-local-wwii-hero-passes-house-heads-to-president | Warner, Kaine Legislation to Rename Lynchburg Veterans Affairs Clinic After Local WWII Hero Passes House, Heads to President | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON — Legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) to rename the Lynchburg VA Clinic after Private First Class Desmond T. Doss, a highly revered Medal of Honor recipient from Lynchburg who saved dozens of lives in World War II, passed the U.S. House of Representatives today in a voice vote and is now headed to the president’s desk for signature. “Private First Class Desmond Doss was a true American hero. Renaming the Lynchburg VA Clinic after him is a fitting tribute to a man who demonstrated unwavering commitment to his fellow soldiers and to his country,” said the senators. “We are proud to see this legislation head to the president’s desk to be signed into law so that future generations of Virginians can be reminded of and inspired by Desmond Doss’ bravery and service.” Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Private First Class Doss was inducted into the Army in April of 1942 following the attack on Pearl Harbor. As a Seventh-Day Adventist, Private First Class Doss could have tried to refuse enlistment on grounds of being a conscientious objector. Instead, he enlisted as a self-described “conscientious cooperator,” going on to pursue medical roles in the Army. While serving with his platoon in 1944 in Guam and the Philippines, he was awarded two Bronze Star Medals for exceptional valor in aiding wounded soldiers under fire. Later on, during the Battle of Okinawa, he saved the lives of 75 wounded infantrymen atop the area known by the 96th Division as the Maeda Escarpment or Hacksaw Ridge – an act of heroism that earned him a Medal of Honor, awarded by President Harry Truman. Private First Class Doss was wounded four times in Okinawa, and was evacuated on May 21, 1945, aboard the USS Mercy and was brought to Hawaii. The legislation to rename the local VA clinic previously passed the Senate in August with the support of a number of veterans organizations and groups, including: the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council Inc.; Salem VA Medical Center; American Legion Post 16; Vietnam Vet… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=50834DB5-A145-48FB-91C3-24E505259312 | Warner, Kaine Legislation to Rename Lynchburg Veterans Affairs Clinic After Local WWII Hero Passes House, Heads to President | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) to rename the Lynchburg VA Clinic after Private First Class Desmond T. Doss, a highly revered Medal of Honor recipient from Lynchburg who saved dozens of lives in World War II, passed the U.S. House of Representatives today in a voice vote and is now headed to the president’s desk for signature. “Private First Class Desmond Doss was a true American hero. Renaming the Lynchburg VA Clinic after him is a fitting tribute to a man who demonstrated unwavering commitment to his fellow soldiers and to his country,” said the senators. “We are proud to see this legislation head to the president’s desk to be signed into law so that future generations of Virginians can be reminded of and inspired by Desmond Doss’ bravery and service.” Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Private First Class Doss was inducted into the Army in April of 1942 following the attack on Pearl Harbor. As a Seventh-Day Adventist, Private First Class Doss could have tried to refuse enlistment on grounds of being a conscientious objector. Instead, he enlisted as a self-described “conscientious cooperator,” going on to pursue medical roles in the Army. While serving with his platoon in 1944 in Guam and the Philippines, he was awarded two Bronze Star Medals for exceptional valor in aiding wounded soldiers under fire. Later on, during the Battle of Okinawa, he saved the lives of 75 wounded infantrymen atop the area known by the 96th Division as the Maeda Escarpment or Hacksaw Ridge – an act of heroism that earned him a Medal of Honor, awarded by President Harry Truman. Private First Class Doss was wounded four times in Okinawa, and was evacuated on May 21, 1945, aboard the USS Mercy and was brought to Hawaii. The legislation to rename the local VA clinic previously passed the Senate in August with the support of a number of veterans organizations and groups, including: the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council Inc.; Salem VA Medical Center; American Legion Post 16; Vietnam Vet… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6328 | Beyer, Ciscomani, and McGarvey Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve Disability Claims Process for Veterans | 2024-12-13 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | B001292 | beyer.house.gov | beyer | https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), and Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) introduced the Veterans Transition Support Act to improve the post-discharge disability claims process for veterans. The bill would expand the Solid Start program to engage transitioning service members pre-separation and minimize interruptions in medical care and benefits. Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) lead companion legislation in the Senate. “Our veterans often encounter barriers filing post-discharge VA disability claims and lengthy waits before receiving benefits, but it does not have to be this way,” said Rep. Beyer. “Those who served deserve a disability claims process that is simple, efficient, and honors their service. By expanding the Solid Start program, our legislation would encourage more service members to take part in the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program and file their disability claims early. This would streamline their claims process and minimize the gap between their discharge and when they begin to receive benefits. With this bill, we hope to ensure veterans receive the services and benefits they’ve earned without unnecessary gaps in care and support.” “Our service members selflessly dedicate themselves to our nation but unfortunately I often hear of the challenges associated with transitioning out of the military,” said Rep. Ciscomani. "This is why I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan, bicameral bill to streamline the medical and disability claim process to ensure our veterans have access to the care and support their service earned. By requiring proactive outreach prior to separation from the service, it is my hope that this legislation will help make the process not only smoother but also ensure veterans do not slip through the cracks and miss opportunities to apply for benefits that they have earned.” “Our veterans deserve as much support leaving service as when they go in,” said Rep. McGarvey. “When VA knows something is working—like the Solid Start program—it should do everything it can… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/12/13/2024/warner-and-kaine-applaud-final-passage-of-legislation-to-address-hazing-on-college-campuses | Warner & Kaine Applaud Final Passage of Legislation to Address Hazing on College Campuses | 2024-12-13 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded Senate passage of the Stop Campus Hazing Act, legislation they sponsored to improve the reporting and prevention of prevalent hazing on college campuses. Since 2000, there have been more than 50 hazing-related deaths on America’s college campuses, including that of Adam Oakes, a Virginia Commonwealth University student who died in a fraternity hazing incident in 2021. “Our hearts are with the Oakes family, who lost their son Adam to a tragic incident of campus hazing in 2021,” said the senators. “No family should have to go through what they have been through. This law will improve transparency and accountability around incidents of campus hazing and hopefully help to prevent future tragedies like the one that claimed Adam Oakes’ life. We are proud to see it heading to the president’s desk.” Specifically, the Stop Campus Hazing Act will: Improve hazing reporting by requiring colleges to include hazing incidents in their Annual Security Report; Prevent hazing by establishing campus-wide, research-based hazing education and prevention programs; and Help students and their parents make informed decisions about joining organizations on campus by requiring colleges to publish on their websites the institution’s hazing prevention policies and the organizations that have violated them. Warner and Kaine have long worked to stop the scourge of hazing. The Stop Campus Hazing Act incorporates provisions from their Report and Educate About Campus Hazing (REACH) Act, legislation they introduced in 2022. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=79983D42-16B3-47F8-A1C7-73CE54DD9519 | Warner, Kaine Applaud Final Passage of Legislation to Address Hazing on College Campuses | 2024-12-13 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded Senate passage of the Stop Campus Hazing Act, legislation they sponsored to improve the reporting and prevention of prevalent hazing on college campuses. Since 2000, there have been more than 50 hazing-related deaths on America’s college campuses, including that of Adam Oakes, a Virginia Commonwealth University student who died in a fraternity hazing incident in 2021. “Our hearts are with the Oakes family, who lost their son Adam to a tragic incident of campus hazing in 2021,” said the senators. “No family should have to go through what they have been through. This law will improve transparency and accountability around incidents of campus hazing and hopefully help to prevent future tragedies like the one that claimed Adam Oakes’ life. We are proud to see it heading to the president’s desk.” Specifically, the Stop Campus Hazing Act will: Improve hazing reporting by requiring colleges to include hazing incidents in their Annual Security Report; Prevent hazing by establishing campus-wide, research-based hazing education and prevention programs; and Help students and their parents make informed decisions about joining organizations on campus by requiring colleges to publish on their websites the institution’s hazing prevention policies and the organizations that have violated them. Sens. Warner and Kaine have long worked to stop the scourge of hazing. The Stop Campus Hazing Act incorporates provisions from their Report and Educate About Campus Hazing (REACH) Act, legislation they introduced in 2022. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclellan-introduces-legislation-expand-amtrak-funding-opportunities | McClellan Introduces Legislation to Expand Amtrak Funding Opportunities | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Jennifer L. McClellan | M001227 | mcclellan.house.gov | mcclellan | https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) introduced H.R 10382, the Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act, to expand funding opportunities and make it easier for Amtrak to complete future projects. The Federal Railroad Administration’s Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail, the MEGA Grant Program, and the CRISI Grant Program provide significant investments to support the passenger rail network nationwide. Currently, these programs require applicants to provide a partial funding match, also known as the “nonfederal share,” covering at least 20% of the total cost. “Our passenger rail systems provide invaluable transportation options to Americans nationwide, but funding limitations in local governments can stagnate growth and modernization efforts,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “As we work to expand passenger rail, we need to ensure we have every tool at our disposal. My Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act makes a commonsense change to unlock billions in potential funding to support these crucial projects.” H.R. 10382 alleviates this issue by giving Amtrak the authority to use its annual subsidy funding to cover the nonfederal share for grant applications. The bill is endorsed by the Rail Passengers Association. “State and local governments need a stronger federal partner to stand up passenger rail programs, and this bill provides a critical piece of that puzzle,” said Jim Mathews, President and CEO of the Rail Passengers Association. “In my travels over the past few years, I’ve met with scores of local leaders who want more and better train service for their communities, and they’re willing to commit the local resources to make it happen—but they need more help to get the ball rolling. By granting Amtrak the authority to assist local governments in funding project development, we can cut years off project delivery timelines. We applaud Congresswoman McClellan for her leadership on this issue.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-applauds-his-bipartisan-bill-to-combat-alzheimers-disease-becoming-law | Kaine Applauds his Bipartisan Bill to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease Becoming Law | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded his bipartisan BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act becoming law. This legislation reauthorizes critical funding for public health initiatives that combat Alzheimer’s disease and preserve brain health, which Kaine successfully got signed into law in 2018. “I’ve seen the heartbreaking impacts of Alzheimer’s disease firsthand, which is why I worked to pass this bipartisan legislation to provide more funding for public health initiatives that will help combat this disease,”said Kaine. “This law is going to benefit millions of Americans with Alzheimer’s, and I’m grateful the President signed it into law quickly.” Approximately 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and the United States spends more than $345 billion per year, including $222 billion in costs to Medicare and Medicaid, to manage the disease. Barring any major breakthroughs to prevent, slow down, or cure Alzheimer’s, the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s is expected to double by 2050, costing the nation more than $1.1 trillion per year. The BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act reauthorizes funding over the next five years to support: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Public Health Centers of Excellence dedicated to promoting effective Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving interventions, as well as educating the public on Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive decline, and brain health. The three current Centers have established themselves as national resources and are supporting nationwide implementation of the actions outlined in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Healthy Brain Initiative's Road Map. Each center is focused on a key issue related to dementia—from risk reduction to early detection to caregiving. Public Health Cooperative Agreements with the CDC that are awarded to State Health Departments to help them meet local needs in promoti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-announce-325-million-to-upgrade-school-buses-across-virginia | Warner & Kaine Announce $32.5 Million to Upgrade School Buses Across Virginia | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $32,557,965 for Virginia public schools to replace old, polluting school buses with new, zero-emission models. The funding is made possible by the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, which was created through the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation strongly supported by Warner and Kaine. “We’re thrilled to see this funding going towards ensuring that Virginia’s students are headed to school in new and nonpolluting school buses,” the senators said. “Laws like our Inflation Reduction Act and bipartisan infrastructure law continue to work together to make improvements that keep our air cleaner and our infrastructure stronger for generations to come.” The funding is broken down as follows. Final project details and funding amounts may change as schools finalize their project needs: $16,722,965 for Roanoke City Public Schools to replace 50 school buses. $12,900,000 for Fairfax County Public Schools to replace 43 school buses. $2,935,000 for Henrico County Public Schools to replace 10 school buses. Warner and Kaine have strong records supporting federal funding for upgrades to school buses and other infrastructure across Virginia. The senators’ bipartisan infrastructure law awarded a historic $5 billion for school bus upgrades across the country, with about half of awards still to come. Through that law and additional federal grant programs, the senators have previously announced awards to upgrade hundreds of school buses across several school districts in Virginia. They have also announced significant funding to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the Commonwealth. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=B62CED98-F9F2-41F9-8C9D-696B0ADDEEAC | Warner & Kaine Announce $32.5 Million to Upgrade School Buses Across Virginia | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $32,557,965 for Virginia public schools to replace old, polluting school buses with new, zero-emission models. The funding is made possible by the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, which was created through the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation strongly supported by Sens. Warner and Kaine. “We’re thrilled to see this funding going towards ensuring that Virginia’s students are headed to school in new and nonpolluting school buses,” the senators said. “Laws like our Inflation Reduction Act and bipartisan infrastructure law continue to work together to make improvements that keep our air cleaner and our infrastructure stronger for generations to come.” The funding is broken down as follows. Final project details and funding amounts may change as schools finalize their project needs: $16,722,965 forRoanoke City Public Schools to replace 50 school buses. $12,900,000 forFairfax County Public Schools to replace 43 school buses. $2,935,000 forHenrico County Public Schools to replace 10 school buses. Sens. Warner and Kaine have strong records supporting federal funding for upgrades to school buses and other infrastructure across Virginia. The senators’ bipartisan infrastructure law awarded a historic $5 billion for school bus upgrades across the country, with about half of awards still to come. Through that law and additional federal grant programs, the senators have previously announced awards to upgrade hundreds of school buses across several school districts in Virginia. They have also announced significant funding to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the Commonwealth. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6325 | Van Hollen, Beyer Reintroduce Their Bicameral Cap & Dividend Legislation | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | B001292 | beyer.house.gov | beyer | https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-Va.) reintroduced the Healthy Climate and Family Security Act, legislation to price carbon through a ‘cap and dividend’ approach. This simple, fair, and effective plan would address the dangers of climate change and put more money in the pockets of hardworking Americans, increasing their spending power and growing our entire economy. "This legislation takes a straightforward approach to tackling the climate crisis — it requires the biggest polluters to pay for the emissions they generate within established caps and returns the proceeds to American households. The result: less pollution and more money in the pockets of the American people.” said Senator Chris Van Hollen. “As carbon emissions continue to rise and increasing global temperatures lead to more frequent and calamitous weather events, we must take concrete steps to reduce emissions and tackle the climate crisis,” said Congressman Don Beyer. “Our legislation offers a practical and efficient solution to address the climate crisis, spur clean energy innovation and boost economic growth by holding polluters accountable through the auctioning of permits to emit carbon under a continually tightening emissions cap. The revenue raised would then be returned directly into the pockets of American families in the form of a Healthy Climate Dividend. I thank Senator Van Hollen for his leadership on the Healthy Climate and Family Security Act and urge my colleagues to support this measure.” The Healthy Climate and Family Security Act aims to cap carbon pollution and reduce CO2 emissions gradually but steadily. The legislation would cap emissions at 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and then 90 percent below 2005 levels by 2050 — in keeping with the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change finding. It auctions carbon pollution permits to the first sellers of oil, coal, and natural gas into the U.S. market, and returns 100 percent of the auction proceeds electronically each quarter t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-votes-defense-bill-fy25 | Scott Votes for Defense Bill for FY25 | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | S000185 | bobbyscott.house.gov | bobbyscott | https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting for the final passage of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025: “The FY25 NDAA provides support to servicemembers, guarantees the defense of the American people, and invests in our national security. This bill includes a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and 4.5% pay raises for all other service members along with provisions focused on health care, housing, childcare, military spousal support, and civilian workforce benefits. As the representative of Hampton Roads, home to significant military installations, I am proud that the final bill supports our region’s shipbuilding industrial base with provisions that include full funding of the Columbia class ballistic missile submarine program and one Virginia-class submarine to help ensure we meet our commitments through the Australia-U.K.-U.S. (AUKUS) agreement. The bill also authorizes funding for military construction projects across Hampton Roads including funding for a dormitory at Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Dry Dock 3 Modernization at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.” “As the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, I am pleased this final bill also includes historic investments to strengthen research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions.” “I am thankful that many culture war provisions included in the original House-passed version of this year’s NDAA were ultimately rejected such as provisions attacking reproductive health care, demeaning LGBTQ servicemembers and undermining efforts to have a diverse fighting force.However, I am disappointed that Speaker Mike Johnson and extreme MAGA Republicans included a reprehensible provision that would prohibit medical intervention for military dependents under the age of 18 who are diagnosed with gender dysphoria. As we move forward, it is incumbent on Congression… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclellan-statement-fy25-ndaa | McClellan Statement on the FY25 NDAA | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Jennifer L. McClellan | M001227 | mcclellan.house.gov | mcclellan | https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA): “Earlier this year, the House Armed Services Committee developed a strong bipartisan NDAA focused on improving the quality of life of our servicemembers and advancing our national security priorities. We passed that bill with near unanimous consent to deliver for our Armed Forces and military families, improve our military readiness, and support our global allies and partners. “Democrats and Republicans on the Armed Services Committee reached consensus on transformative provisions and robust investments, anchored by the yearlong work and final report of the bipartisan Quality of Panel. We secured a 14.5% pay increase for junior enlisted servicemembers and a 4.5% pay increase for all other servicemembers. We prioritized investments in health care, contraception, housing, childcare, military spousal support, and civilian workforce benefits. We increased funding for PFAS remediation and increased eligibility for the basic needs allowance to ensure military families have the resources they need. The NDAA also incorporated my Improving TAP for Guard and Reserve Servicemembers Act, legislation to provide the Reserve Components of our Armed Forces with tailored guidance and technical assistance to support their transition back to civilian life. “Unfortunately, Speaker Johnson used the NDAA as a vehicle to advance his conference’s extreme priorities. The original House-passed version contained MAGA culture war amendments that dismantle all DEI initiatives within the Armed Forces; limit servicemembers and their families’ access to reproductive health care; ban TRICARE coverage for gender-affirming care; restore Confederate memorials; abandon Ukraine and our NATO allies; and more. I vehemently and unequivocally opposed these provisions and Republicans’ use of must-pass legislation to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclellan-tonko-introduce-mentor-act-support-researchers-mental-health | McClellan, Tonko Introduce MENTOR Act to Support Researchers’ Mental Health | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Jennifer L. McClellan | M001227 | mcclellan.house.gov | mcclellan | https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) announced their introduction of the Mental Health Enhancement, Navigation, and Treatment for Our Researchers Act of 2024 (MENTOR Act). This new bill would establish federal guidelines through the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to improve the mental health and mentoring of graduate and postdoctoral researchers. Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers support university productivity through their work, including conducting and publishing cutting-edge research, helping secure grant funding, and serving as mentors and instructors for undergraduate students and researchers. Despite this, research shows 50 percent of graduate students experience depression, anxiety, or burnout symptoms during their training. In a survey of postdoctoral researchers by Nature, 51 percent considered leaving science altogether due to work-related mental health concerns. “Our national leadership in science and innovation depends on the work of highly trained graduate and postdoctoral researchers. However, too many researchers have negative experiences in the workplace that contribute to poor mental health or push them out of their training programs,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “I thank Congressman Tonko for his leadership on the MENTOR Act and look forward to working with him to advance this legislation. Together, we will continue fighting to support and strengthen our research workforce.” “Our researchers provide so much, not only to our institutes of higher learning, but to our communities and society as a whole by driving innovation, technological development, scientific discovery, and more,” said Congressman Tonko. “Unfortunately, burnout, poor mentoring, and mental health concerns are seriously impacting students and researchers, shrinking a critical pipeline of workers and stunting innovation. We in Congress should do all we can to support our graduate and postdoctoral researchers. That’s why I’m introd… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-colleagues-call-for-the-extension-of-expanded-medicare-coverage-of-telehealth-services | Kaine, Colleagues Call for the Extension of Expanded Medicare Coverage of Telehealth Services | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and a bipartisan group of 100 lawmakers called for the extension of expanded Medicare coverage of telehealth services to be included in government funding legislation that Congress is working to pass by the December 20 deadline. The telehealth provisions, which are set to expire at the end of the year, were originally included in COVID-19 relief legislation and allow Medicare beneficiaries across the country to utilize telehealth services and expand the types of health care providers that are eligible to provide telehealth services. In the letter to congressional leaders, the lawmakers request the measures be extended or made permanent. “Expanded Medicare coverage for telehealth services is set to expire on December 31, 2024. As you work to advance a year-end appropriations package, we urge you to extend coverage as much as possible so that all Medicare beneficiaries retain access to these services,” wrote the lawmakers. They continued, “Telehealth provides essential access to care and improves outcomes, including reduced emergency department utilization and improved medication adherence. Medicare beneficiaries have come to rely on expanded access to telehealth services and are satisfied with the care they receive. While there is overwhelming support for Congress to enact permanent telehealth legislation, we must provide patients and clinicians with long-term certainty to support continued investment in technology and clinical models to meet the evolving health care needs of Medicare beneficiaries.” Kaine has long fought to expand telehealth services. Last year, Kaine introduced the CONNECT for Health Act of 2023, which would expand coverage of telehealth services through Medicare, permanently remove all geographic restrictions on telehealth services, allow health centers and rural health clinics to provide telehealth, remove unnecessary in-person visit requirements to access telemental hea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-receives-distinguished-public-service-award-from-secretary-of-the-navy | Kaine Receives Distinguished Public Service Award from Secretary of the Navy | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), was awarded the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service (DPS) Award for his dedication to ensuring the highest quality of service and quality of life for servicemembers during his decade-long tenure on SASC and for outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps. Awarded by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, the DPS award is the highest award the Secretary can bestow on a civilian outside of the Department of the Navy. The award includes the following citation: “For exceptional public service to the Department of the Navy as a Member of Congress and the Senate Armed Services Committee, from 2013 to 2024. Senator Kaine's dedicated service to our Sailors and Marines ensured they were provided the resources necessary to support and defend the Nation's interests around the globe. His leadership on personnel and readiness policy focused on Quality of Service, ensuring Service Member access to health care, child care, and education. Senator Kaine's efforts in support of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States Agreement and the revitalization of the defense industrial base to support shipbuilding, have ensured that the Navy-Marine Corps team remains the most capable force in history. With grateful appreciation for his many years of public service to the Nation and his outstanding contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps, the Honorable Tim Kaine is awarded the Department of the Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award.” Click here to download the above photo of Del Toro and Kaine In 2017, Kaine received a distinguished civilian award from Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning, following his advocacy to strengthen religious inclusivity in the Army. As a member of SASC, Kaine serves as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Seapower and as a member of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. Kaine has successfully worked to secure key Virginia priorities, including author… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-warner-and-hoyer-lead-bicameral-letter-calling-for-pay-parity-for-federal-civilian-employees | Kaine, Warner, & Hoyer Lead Bicameral Letter Calling for Pay Parity for Federal Civilian Employees | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD-05) led a bicameral letter calling for pay parity for federal civilian employees. President Joe Biden’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 includes a 4.5% pay raise for military personnel and a 2% pay raise for federal civilian employees. In the lawmakers’ letter to the President, they request that he submit a revised pay plan that would provide a 4.5% pay increase for the entire federal workforce. Over the past two decades, federal pay parity has been upheld by previous Administrations of both parties. “We write concerned about the lack of parity between the proposed military and civilian pay raises in your Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request (PBR),” wrote the lawmakers. “This deviation between military and civilian employee pay increases upends historical bipartisan support for pay parity across the federal workforce.” “Specifically, we request you issue a revised alternative pay plan seeking a 4.5% pay increase for the entire federal workforce, including military and civilian employees alike,” the lawmakers continued. “By aligning military and civilian pay raises for 2025, you will recognize the efforts of the entire federal workforce.” The letter was cosigned by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), John Fetterman (D-PA), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ed Markey (D-MA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Alex Padilla (D-CA), as well as U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-07), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD-02), Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04), John Sarbanes (D-MD-03), Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), Mark Pocan (D-WI-02), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07), and David Trone (D-MD-06). Full text of the letter is available here and below: Dear President Biden: We write concerned… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/video-kaine-speaks-on-senate-floor-to-express-support-for-birthright-citizenship | Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor to Express Support for Birthright Citizenship | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO OF KAINE’S FLOOR SPEECH IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a civil rights lawyer and former constitutional law professor, delivered a speech on the Senate floor to express his strong support for the 14th Amendment’s birthright citizenship provision and his opposition to President-elect Trump’s recent declaration that he will attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. by executive order on the first day of his term. The President-elect proposed revoking birthright citizenship during his first term in office, which Kaine denounced. “I rise today to discuss a fundamental question: who is a citizen of the United States?” Kaine asked. “My comments are inspired by an interview given recently by the President-elect in which he announced that he would try to end birthright citizenship on day one of his presidency.” Kaine then went on to share the history of the citizenship clause in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” The amendment was ratified in July 1868 following the Civil War and overturned the Supreme Court’s Dred Scott decision by granting citizenship to everyone born on U.S. soil regardless of race. The Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutionality of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment in the 1898 decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark. Kaine continued, “Birthright citizenship means that you are a U.S. citizen if you are born in America. Your right to citizenship does not depend upon the status of your parents.” “I would argue that the U.S. has been the leader of a global movement to embrace birthright citizenship,” said Kaine. “In future weeks, I’ll return to the Senate floor to describe the many benefits that birthright citizenship has bestowed on our nation, and I’ll do so by telling the stories of Americans born to immigrant p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-announce-13-million-to-assess-and-plan-for-clean-up-efforts-from-helene-related-damages | Warner & Kaine Announce $1.3 Million to Assess and Plan for Clean-Up Efforts from Helene-Related Damages | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,300,000 in federal funding to assess damages and make plans to restore outdoor recreation sites impacted by Hurricane Helene. The funding will evaluate sites across 17 counties and four independent cities, including the Creeper Trail, the Clinch and New River boat ramps, and other key trails, campgrounds, parks, bridges, and trestles. “Virginia’s parks, trails, and public spaces make our Commonwealth beautiful and contribute immeasurably to local economies,” the senators said. “We’re glad that this federal funding is going towards assessing the terrible damage inflicted by Hurricane Helene. We’re also pushing as hard as we can for a full disaster aid bill to fund additional projects to restore our parks and public spaces and meet the many additional needs of impacted communities across Southwest Virginia.” Many outdoor recreation sites were severely damaged during the flooding from Hurricane Helene, which has suppressed tourism and other critical economic development projects for local economies across Southwest Virginia. This funding will go towards assessing damages in Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe counties, as well as the independent cities of Bristol, Galax, Norton, and Radford. Warner and Kaine have been staunch advocates for Virginians affected by Hurricane Helene. Warner recently celebrated passage of legislation he cosponsored to get a tax break for Southwest Virginians impacted by Hurricane Helene. Warner also led a bipartisan and bicameral group of colleagues in sending a letter, which Kaine signed, calling on congressional leadership to ensure that any supplemental appropriations bill responding to recent natural disasters include substantial funding for the agencies that manage public lands, including the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the National Park Service (NPS). Warner also ra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-applaud-senate-passage-of-bill-to-reauthorize-older-americans-act | Warner & Kaine Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Reauthorize Older Americans Act | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded unanimous Senate passage of legislation to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA), which authorizes a wide range of programs and services to help older Americans age in their homes and communities. The legislation includes an increase in authorized funding and key provisions Kaine secured as a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, including his Strengthening Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Act to improve the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which designates staff and trained volunteers as representatives to advocate for residents of nursing homes and other long-term care (LTC) facilities. “I’ve long been proud to advocate for elder Virginians, including through efforts to ensure that they can receive the care they deserve, and have their end-of-life wishes known and honored,” said Warner. “I’m proud to see the Senate pass this legislation, which reauthorizes crucial social service programs that seniors and caregivers rely on.” “I’m glad the Senate unanimously passed legislation to reauthorize the Older Americans Act, which has helped seniors be able to age in their homes and communities with dignity. I’m especially proud that this legislation included my bill to strengthen advocacy for long-term care residents and a provision I fought for to better support the direct care workforce,” said Kaine. “I urge my colleagues in the House to pass this bill as soon as possible.” The reauthorization included several provisions championed by Kaine, including: Strengthening Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Act: Includes Kaine’s bill with Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) to strengthen the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program by instructing the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to establish categories of duties for volunteers and appropriate training requirements for volunteers based on those categories, reaffirm Congress’ intent that the Ombudsman program should be led by a full-time … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=1D525562-64CF-4C2A-8994-E22D56DD66DF | Senate Intelligence Chairman Warner on FBI Director Chris Wray | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his intent to step down: “As the FBI’s leader, Chris Wray has always prioritized the mission of the FBI over politics. Throughout his tenure as Director, he has worked to ensure that the Bureau remains independent and focused on its essential responsibilities to protect the American people and uphold the rule of law. “While I’m disappointed that he will be stepping down before completing his 10-year term, I understand that Director Wray is simply trying to do what he has always done – which is act with integrity – and I thank him for the principled leadership he brought to the FBI and for his service to the country. “As we look ahead to the process of confirming a new leader for the FBI, it is essential that the next Director be someone who shares Director Wray’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and the rule of law, so that the men and women of the FBI can continue their vital work safeguarding national security, fighting crime, and ensuring justice for all." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A58EEEF5-92A1-4704-A0DA-7909AA58C577 | Lawmakers Applaud Congressional Passage of Bills to Reduce Burdensome Health Care Reporting Requirements for Employers | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Thune (R-SD), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Todd Young (R-IN) today applauded the passage of two bills to protect the privacy of Americans and remove burdensome health care reporting requirements by allowing certain communications to be filed electronically. “Health care for Americans has only gotten better and more accessible since the passage of the Affordable Care Act — just ask anyone who faced lifetime limits or was denied insurance because of a pre-existing condition. These two pieces of legislation will make needed adjustments to modernize and streamline ACA reporting requirements to ensure that they don’t needlessly compromise the privacy of Americans or get in the way of their access to health care. I’m proud to have introduced these pieces of legislation and look forward to seeing them signed by President Biden,” said Sen. Warner. “Small businesses in South Dakota and across the country have been forced to comply with overly burdensome administrative requirements from the Affordable Care Act,” said Sen. Thune. “These bills would eliminate convoluted paperwork and streamline the current reporting requirements to ensure businesses can focus their resources on serving their customers and employees.” “Employers shouldn’t have to jump through unnecessary hoops to provide health care coverage for their employees,” said Sen. Cortez Masto. “These bills provide flexibility to employers, streamline health insurance reporting, and make communication more secure for employees and employers alike. I urge the president to sign them into law as soon as possible.” “Under current law, overreaching compliance requirements create uncertainty and stress for employers in Indiana and across the nation. Our bipartisan bills will help reduce these unnecessary burdens and increase efficiency,” said Sen. Young. The Employer Reporting Improvement Actwill protect Americans’ privacy and ease compliance burdens on employers. Among other steps, it will modernize communicati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=EDF8AE84-6331-44FB-A2D0-643DE72242A7 | Warner & Kaine Announce $1.3 Million to Assess and Plan for Clean-Up Efforts From Helene-Related Damages | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced$1,300,000in federal funding to assess damages and make plans to restore outdoor recreation sites impacted by Hurricane Helene. The funding will evaluate sites across 17 counties and four independent cities, including the Creeper Trail, the Clinch and New River boat ramps, and other key trails, campgrounds, parks, bridges, and trestles. “Virginia’s parks, trails, and public spaces make our Commonwealth beautiful and contribute immeasurably to local economies,”the senators said. “We’re glad that this federal funding is going towards assessing the terrible damage inflicted by Hurricane Helene. We’re also pushing as hard as we can for a full disaster aid bill to fund additional projects to restore our parks and public spaces and meet the many additional needs of impacted communities across Southwest Virginia.” Many outdoor recreation sites were severely damaged during the flooding from Hurricane Helene, which has suppressed tourism and other critical economic development projects for local economies across Southwest Virginia. This funding will go towards assessing damages in Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe counties, as well as the independent cities of Bristol, Galax, Norton, and Radford. Sens. Warner and Kaine have been staunch advocates for Virginians affected by Hurricane Helene. Sen. Warner recently celebrated passage of legislation he cosponsored to get a tax break for Southwest Virginians impacted by Hurricane Helene. Sen. Warner also led a bipartisan and bicameral group of colleagues in sending a letter, which Sen. Kaine signed, calling on congressional leadership to ensure that any supplemental appropriations bill responding to recent natural disasters include substantial funding for the agencies that manage public lands, including the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the National Park Service (NPS). Sen. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1536 | Congressman Ben Cline Receives Friend of the Farm Bureau Award for the 118th Congress | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) has been named a recipient of the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award for the 118th Congress. This award is given to members who support legislation that benefits agriculture, farmers, and producers. Rep. Cline received the award during a visit to Virginia Tech’s Alson H. Smith Agriculture Research Center in Winchester, VA. “I am truly honored to receive the Friend of the Farm Bureau award,” Rep. Cline said. “Our farmers are not just vital to our economy; they are the backbone of our community and the cornerstone of Virginia’s Sixth district. Whether it’s hosting farm tours, getting rid of bureaucratic red tape, investing in broadband for rural areas, or securing favorable trade deals for our agricultural products, I will always advocate for the best agricultural interests of Virginia's Sixth District.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclellan-lee-introduce-resolution-recognizing-us-commitment-end-pediatric | McClellan, Lee Introduce Resolution Recognizing U.S. Commitment to End Pediatric HIV/AIDS | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Jennifer L. McClellan | M001227 | mcclellan.house.gov | mcclellan | https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswomen Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Barbara Lee (CA-12) introduced H.Res. 1613, a resolution to recognize the United States’ commitment to end pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide and support HIV/AIDS prevention through continued research and assistance. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 39,000,000 people lived with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 2023. Women accounted for approximately half of all cases. Children made up approximately 1,400,000 cases, the vast majority of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa. Worldwide, an estimated 1.3 million women and girls living with HIV become pregnant each year. Without interventions, HIV transmission rates between a mother and her child during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and breastfeeding range from 15 to 45%. “The United States, in collaboration with our global allies and partners, has made meaningful strides in reducing the rates of pediatric HIV/AIDS and curbing perinatal transmission, but we must continue to act,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “We know antiretroviral therapies can improve the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS and prevent future transmissions. We have the knowledge and resources to end pediatric HIV/AIDS. This new resolution reaffirms the United States’ commitment and leadership in that fight, because every mother and child deserves the opportunity to live a long, healthy life.” “The progress we have made in the fight to end pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide has not been accidental. It has required deliberate and substantial investment and work,” said Congresswoman Lee. “Today, with the necessary resources and funding, we can end pediatric HIV/AIDS. I am proud to introduce this resolution reaffirming the United States’ commitment and leadership to working with our global allies in this fight.” H.Res. 1613 recommits the United States to leading the global fight to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through evidence-based approaches targeting adolescents and young women. The resolution acknowledges the nee… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-applauds-275-million-in-chips-act-funding-to-expand-microns-chip-manufacturing-facility-in-manassas | Kaine Applauds $275 Million in Chips Act Funding to Expand Micron’s Chip Manufacturing Facility in Manassas | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce has signed a preliminary agreement for $275 million in federal funding from the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act for Micron Technology to expand its manufacturing facility in Manassas. “I’m thrilled that Micron was selected to receive significant federal funding from the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act we passed to expand its chips manufacturing facility in Manassas,” said Kaine. “Ensuring the U.S. can produce chips is critical for the U.S.’s economic competitiveness and national security. This investment will allow us to make more chips here at home, support jobs, and strengthen our supply chains. I’ll continue working to boost domestic manufacturing across Virginia and our country.” Broadcast-quality video of Kaine discussing the announcement is available here. Chips or semiconductors are required in nearly everything with a switch—from cars, computers, and phones to televisions, LED lightbulbs, and washing machines. The U.S. has been a global leader in semiconductor design, research, and development, but it has fallen short in production. The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act was passed to boost domestic chips manufacturing and prevent chip shortages by offering private companies a tax credit for investments in domestic chips manufacturing facilities and making $52 billion in funding available to produce more chips in America. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-colleagues-renew-calls-to-protect-press-freedom-in-gaza | Kaine, Colleagues Renew Calls to Protect Press Freedom in Gaza | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, (D-VA) alongside a group of 11 senators renewed calls to the Biden Administration to urge the governments of Israel and Egypt to protect press freedom and allow journalists into Gaza to cover the ongoing crisis. In the letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the senators underscored the dangerous conditions for reporters, the importance of safe access into Gaza for journalists, and the need for accurate and independent reporting from the area. They also raised concerns about violence against journalists in Lebanon and the West Bank and highlighted the vital role press freedom plays in democracy around the world. “Since October 7, 2023, over 130 journalists have been killed, the vast majority of whom were Palestinians killed in Gaza. The lack of safe working conditions for journalists in Gaza makes it almost impossible to have an accurate understanding of the humanitarian devastation taking place in the territory,” the senators wrote. They continued, “The United States must make clear to Israel that targeting media organizations and members of the press is unacceptable. It is also important that the United States support UN efforts calling for accountability and protection of journalists in Gaza and the West Bank. The absence of U.S. government support for accountability efforts by the UN and press freedom defenders only undermines U.S. leadership. Promoting press freedom globally, protecting journalist safety, and advancing international laws and norms are essential to sustaining a rules-based international order.” Throughout his tenure in the Senate, Kaine has been a vocal supporter of press freedom around the world. In May, Kaine introduced a Senate resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and reaffirming the vital role of free and independent press in promoting democracy and human rights. Kaine also led the bipartisan International Press Freedom Act of 2021, legislation that would … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=BAB36778-5353-4349-A1B4-CBFEC3B01711 | Warner Announces $275 Million Manufacturing Investment for Virginia Thanks to CHIPS Law He Wrote | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has signed a preliminary agreement for up to $275 million in federal funding for Micron Technology to expand and modernize its manufacturing facility in Manassas, Va. The funding is the result of bipartisan legislation Warner wrote and successfully passed into law over many years to expand American production of semiconductor chips. “I am proud to announce that $275 million should soon be headed to Virginia for Micron Technology to manufacture more cutting-edge semiconductors here in Virginia,” said Sen. Warner, Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. “Making more of these chips in America will strengthen our national security and create jobs, which is why I pushed to pass this funding through Congress, why I am working with Micron and the Biden administration to secure this investment in Virginia, and why I’m going to be making the case to the incoming administration that we need to keep investing in domestic manufacturing of critical and emerging technologies like semiconductors.” Nearly everything that has an “on” switch – from cars to phones to washing machines to ATMs to electric toothbrushes – contains a semiconductor, but just a small percentage of these ‘chips’ are currently made in America. Sen. Warner first introduced the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act to restore semiconductor manufacturing back to American soil in 2020, and 2022, Congress passed into law the CHIPS and Science Act, which included billions in funding championed by Sen. Warner to implement the law he wrote to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing. As a result, the Department of Commerce has signed a Preliminary Memorandum of Terms (PMT) with Micron Technology for up to $275 million in proposed funding to expand and modernize its facility in Manassas. The proposed project would onshore Micron’s 1-alpha technology to its Manassas facility, significantly increasing output o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A4AE581B-6524-4D69-BA7E-BAE948C35727 | Statement of Sen. Mark R. Warner On Open AI’s Efforts to Integrate Additional Safety and Security Measures | 2024-12-09 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on Open AI’s new safeguards against malicious misuse of their artificial intelligence products: “I’m pleased to see OpenAI heed my call for additional safeguards as it releases powerful new features like video generation – including specific measures I have advocated for, including adding new detection mechanisms for violative outputs, clear mechanisms to identify and catalogue synthetic content, and public-facing reporting mechanisms for victims of impersonation campaigns and other Terms of Service violations to seek redress. Ultimately the efficacy of these new policies will be measured in the kinds of resources OpenAI invests in enforcing them, but I appreciate these new steps.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-receives-hill-champion-award-hiv-advocacy | Scott Receives Hill Champion Award for HIV Advocacy | 2024-12-06 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | S000185 | bobbyscott.house.gov | bobbyscott | https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), a member of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus,received the Capitol Hill Champion Award from the National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) for his advocacy on HIV/AIDS. This award is timely as World AIDS Day is observed on December 1st. "As the representative of Hampton Roads, one of the selected 22 areas with high prevalence of HIV, protecting the health of my constituents is of utmost importance,” said Congressman Scott. “I am honored to accept this award, as I have spent many years advocating for more research, funding and education surrounding HIV/AIDS, especially in minority communities. I will continue my support for funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) as well as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS. We will not rest until we have ended the HIV epidemic." More information on the National Minority AIDS Council’s Awards can be found by CLICKING HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-november-jobs-report-6 | Scott Statement on November Jobs Report | 2024-12-06 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | S000185 | bobbyscott.house.gov | bobbyscott | https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | As originally released by the Committee on Education and the Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 227,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate ticked up slightly from 4.1 to 4.2 percent. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the economy has grown steadily, adding 16.4 million jobs since President Biden took office. To date, President Biden is the first President on record without a month of job loss in the seasonally adjusted data. Every other administration has seen at least one month of job loss. “Today’s job report is a testament to the responsible stewardship of the economy led by Congressional Democrats and the Biden-Harris Administration over the past four years. Democrats have worked tirelessly to safeguard and uplift working families, and that work has paid off. Since taking office, the Biden-Harris Administration has overseen the creation of 16.4 million jobs while constantly fighting for the safety and dignity of workers. President Biden has created more jobs in four years than any other President. In addition, the only President on record to create more jobs while in office is President Clinton, who added 22.9 million jobs. Even President Reagan did not create as many jobs in eight years as President Biden has created in nearly four years. “As we look to the future, we must fight to protect that legacy against Donald Trump’s irresponsible and dangerous economic agenda which aims to make the one percent richer and leave working Americans struggling. Our priority must be to put workers and their families first. “Ensuring all workers have access to workforce development opportunities is a fundamental piece of this puzzle. Fortunately, we have a commonsense bipartisan, bicameral solution to this problem. Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), we have made crucial improvements to workforce development across the country. However, a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-welcomes-draft-fda-guidance-to-improve-accelerated-approval-process-for-lifesaving-drugs | Kaine Welcomes Draft FDA Guidance to Improve Accelerated Approval Process for Lifesaving Drugs | 2024-12-06 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Help, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, released the following statement regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) issuance of draft guidance, in accordance with bipartisan legislation Senator Kaine championed, to provide clarity regarding the FDA’s accelerated approval pathway, an important regulatory mechanism that speeds up development of treatments for patients with serious and life-threatening conditions: “I applaud the Food and Drug Administration for taking this important step—following my urging and legislation—to provide the clarity needed to help critical medicines reach the market faster via the accelerated approval pathway, while also ensuring safety and transparency. This will play an essential role in ensuring individuals with serious and life-threatening conditions have access to care. I will continue to advocate for patients and keep pushing to ensure they can access the medicines and treatments they need.” This guidance is subject to a 60 day public comment period before it can be finalized. Kaine and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) previously introduced the Modernizing Accelerated Approval Act, legislation that was passed by the HELP Committee to make significant improvements to the accelerated approval pathway. Similar language was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, signed into law in December 2022. The accelerated approval pathway—which was established by the FDA in 1992—helps new treatments reach patients with serious illnesses more quickly. Under this regulatory process, manufacturers must meet the same “substantial evidence” standard as regular approval. Accelerated approval can be granted, however, if there is “substantial evidence” that a new drug can improve a marker—such as reducing tumor size for cancer patients or reducing viral loads for HIV patients—that can predict a drug’s effectiveness at treating the underlying condition. After the drug is made available to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6322 | Beyer Statement on IRS Nomination | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | B001292 | beyer.house.gov | beyer | https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves on the House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee, issued the following statement today on Donald Trump’s announcement that he would nominate former Rep. Billy Long to lead the IRS, with over three years remaining in IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel’s term: “Replacing Commissioner Werfel with over three years remaining in his term is a terrible mistake. He has done an excellent job rebuilding the IRS, boosting customer service and enhancing enforcement aimed at wealthy tax evaders. Removing him will clearly signal Trump’s intention to make the agency less responsive to the American people, while giving a green light to wealthy tax cheats to evade their fair share of the tax burden. “Trump's nominee has clearly stated that he wants to abolish the IRS. His only experience with tax policy appears to be advising businesses to take advantage of a fraud riddled program, and supporting a national sales tax that would raise taxes on the middle class while cutting them on the rich. “The change Trump proposes in IRS leadership would be a gift to tax cheats and a blow to anyone who believes it is important to rein in deficits.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclellan-urges-extension-snap-replacement-authority | McClellan Urges Extension of SNAP Replacement Authority | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Jennifer L. McClellan | M001227 | mcclellan.house.gov | mcclellan | https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) urged Congress to protect vulnerable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) families. In a letter to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Chair Andy Harris (MD-01) and Ranking Member Sanford Bishop (GA-02), McClellan called for an extension to the SNAP benefit replacement authority. SNAP theft has increased every quarter in 2024 with the largest increase in the third quarter, when SNAP theft incidents increased by more than 100,000. In November 2024, residents of Virginia’s Fourth experienced a troubling increase in stolen SNAP benefits, with Richmond seeing a 2000% increase in reported cases of benefit theft. “SNAP families depend on these benefits to cover a significant portion of their monthly food budget, and losing them leads to devastating consequences. Many low-income households now face impossible choices between putting food on the table or paying essential bills. In some cases, parents skip meals to ensure their children have enough to eat,” wrote Congresswoman McClellan. “Indeed, local food pantries and non-profit organizations reported a steep uptick in demand for food assistance within their communities. While these organizations have stepped up to support their neighbors, they cannot address the crisis alone. In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized states to use federal funds to replace SNAP benefits stolen from participants through card skimming, card cloning, and other similar methods. Absent congressional action, this authority will end on December 20th when the Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2025 expires. “As local and state entities work to investigate theft incidents and replenish funds, Congress must do its part and extend the authority for SNAP benefit replacement,” continued Congresswoman McClellan. “Without this authority, families affected by theft and fraud later this month – and in the months to come… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-budd-introduce-bill-to-boost-military-readiness_environmental-conservation-through-military-land-use-program | Kaine & Budd Introduce Bill to Boost Military Readiness & Environmental Conservation Through Military Land Use Program | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Incentivizing REPI Sales Act, bipartisan legislation that would help maintain military readiness, promote environmental conservation, and increase bases’ resiliency to weather events by providing financial incentives for landowners to sell land to the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Readiness and Environment Protection Integration (REPI) Program. Specifically, the legislation would exclude the appreciated land value from federal capital gains tax for landowners who sell land or property for the purposes of the program. “Building and maintaining resilient bases is crucial to our national security. I’ve long supported the Department of Defense’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program, which helps us do that while also promoting conservation of public lands and critical habitat. I’m proud to work with Senator Budd in introducing this legislation to incentivize participation in the REPI program and will continue to do all that I can as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee to support our military installations,” said Kaine. “As global threats continue to grow and adapt, our military must maintain its readiness and lethality through realistic training at home installations. The REPI program has been used successfully to conserve land around military installations while promoting environmental protection. I’m proud to partner with Senator Kaine to provide financial incentives to landowners so that REPI participation grows and military readiness is strengthened,” said Budd. “For decades, the Readiness Environmental Protection Integration, or REPI, program has successfully facilitated partnerships to preserve landscapes for both conservation value and their contributions to national security. These land protection projects help support the military community while also preserving off-base habitats for threatened and endangered species. As the demands … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-warner-and-good-introduce-legislation-to-support-construction-of-wintergreen-emergency-road | Kaine, Warner & Good Introduce Legislation to Support Construction of Wintergreen Emergency Road | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bob Good (R-VA-05) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would support the construction of an emergency road for Wintergreen residents. There is currently only one road in and out of Wintergreen, which has sparked concern among Wintergreen officials and residents. The proposed road would be built near Milepost 9.6 and connect Laurel Springs Drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway. “It’s critical that first responders be able to quickly get where they need to go during an emergency, but Wintergreen residents currently only have one road for entry and exit, which poses a major challenge,” said Kaine. “That’s why we’re introducing this legislation, which would enhance public safety by taking the first step in building another road for Wintergreen residents.” “Currently there is only one road in and out of Wintergreen. This greatly hinders the ability of first responders to get into town, and impacts public safety for all residents,” said Warner. “This legislation would take the first step towards fixing this problem, making sure Wintergreen residents are not left in the lurch during serious emergency situations.” ”For too long, a National Park Service legal interpretation prevented the Wintergreen community from receiving the permission it needed to ensure the safety of its residents," said Good. "I am pleased to have worked with the Park Service and Senators Kaine and Warner on this bipartisan, bicameral effort to make the Virginians in Wintergreen safer from the threat of natural disasters. Bureaucratic precedent must never compromise the safety of Americans, so I am glad that this bill can finally remedy that." Specifically, the bill would clarify that the Secretary of the Interior has the authority to grant a permit to build the road, as long as alternative routes that do not cross federal land have been evaluated, and environmental reviews and an analysis of expected fire behavior during an emergency… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=036304F4-1F90-4268-9E50-8EF2A4828976 | Warner Applauds Passage of Measure He Sponsored to Provide Financial Relief for Southwest Virginia Following Hurricane Helene | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) applauded the congressional passage of legislation he cosponsored to provide tax relief for individuals affected by storms in Southwest Virginia. “Since my time as governor of the Commonwealth, I’ve fought for the people of Southwest Virginia, who are too often overlooked. I’m proud to see the full Congress vote to approve legislation I cosponsored to provide tax relief for those struggling under the weight of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. I will keep doing everything I can at the federal level to pass a full disaster relief package and support Southwest Virginians affected by severe weather events,” said Sen. Warner. Specifically, the provision cosponsored by Sen. Warner would allow taxpayers to fully deduct qualified disaster casualty losses that exceed $500 and are attributable to federally-declared disasters beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending 60 days following the date of enactment. In Southwest Virginia, many families affected by Hurricane Helene are facing massive out-of-pocket costs due to not having flood insurance or adequate homeowner’s insurance. This measure will provide needed assistance to those families in particular, allowing them to deduct nearly the full cost of those losses from their taxes and receive speedy assistance in the form of larger refunds during tax season. Currently, taxpayers can deduct losses only when those combined losses exceed 10 percent of the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income. The Warner-sponsored provision passed as part of a broader tax package designed to provide tax relief for Americans impacted by recent natural disasters, including various hurricanes and wildfires. This package now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. Sen. Warner has been a staunch advocate for Virginians affected by Hurricane Helene. Most recently, he led a bipartisan and bicameral group of colleagues in calling on congressional leadership to ensure that any supplemental appropriations bill responding to recent natural disaster… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=172842E4-4A42-456E-A4EA-1556376DD624 | Sen. Warner Kicks off the Holiday Season with Tree Trimming Party | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BROADCAST-QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO FROM SEN. WARNER'S TREE DECORATION SANTA’S WORKSHOP – Consider the Senate halls decked! Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) welcomed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students from Weyanoke Elementary in Fairfax County to his Capitol Hill office to kick off the holiday season with carols, milk and cookies, and decoration of the office Christmas tree. This year’s tree, a 14-foot Fraser fir, is from Mt. Rogers Tree Farm in Grayson County, Va. Students helped Sen. Warner decorate his tree with handmade ornaments while serenading members of his staff with classic carols such as “Jingle Bells.” “This is one of my favorite events of the year,” Sen. Warner said. “As we head into the holiday season, meeting and celebrating with these kids is a great reminder of why I do this job.” Sen. Warner has hosted students from across the Commonwealth to help him get in the holiday spirit nearly every year since taking office in 2009. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-cotton-introduce-legislation-to-help-address-drug-shortages-and-supply-chain-vulnerabilities | Kaine & Cotton Introduce Legislation to Help Address Drug Shortages and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Protecting Our Essential Medicines Act, bipartisan legislation to help address drug shortages and vulnerabilities in the prescription drug supply chain by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of certain critical drugs marketed in the United States. “While we’ve taken steps in recent years to increase domestic manufacturing of prescription drugs—including in Petersburg, Virginia—we need to do more. I’m glad to join Senator Cotton in introducing this legislation to help address drug shortages and decrease our reliance on pharmaceutical products manufactured in other countries,” said Kaine. “Americans deserve to know where their life-saving medicines come from. This legislation requires greater transparency in the sourcing of critical drugs, helping to protect patients and strengthen trust in our healthcare system,” said Cotton. The Protecting Our Essential Medicines Act would: Direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an interagency task force in consultation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to identify: Drugs that are critical to the health and safety of U.S. consumers; Drugs for which a shortage would have adverse health outcomes on patients with chronic conditions; and Countermeasures classified as qualified pandemic or epidemic products. Direct the task force to create a public list, which would describe the top three countries from which the U.S. imports each drug, and a confidential list, which would include information regarding drugs or pharmaceutical ingredient… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-celebrates-passage-reauthorization-americas-conservation | Scott Celebrates Passage of Reauthorization of America’s Conservation Enhancement Act | 2024-12-03 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | S000185 | bobbyscott.house.gov | bobbyscott | https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), a co-chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, voted to pass S. 3791, America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bill that includes several provisions to help boost conservation and cleanup efforts across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. “The enactment of the original ACE Act in 2020 was a significant step forward in protecting the Chesapeake Bay for future generations,” said Congressman Scott. “This reauthorization will build on that progress for the Bay and protect and enhance wildlife and habitat throughout the country. The original ACE Act also included my Chesapeake WILD Actwhich established a new grant program that has brought millions of dollars in grant funding to my district and helped clean up the Bay, enhanced fish and wildlife habitats, mitigated flooding and increased recreational opportunities throughout the watershed. I am proud to see continued bipartisan support for the Chesapeake WILD program, and I look forward to seeing President Biden sign this reauthorization into law.” The America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 includes authorization for three programs that are essential to restoration and conservation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed: $15 million annually forChesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) Grants; $92 million annually for the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program; $3 million annually for theNPS Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. Full text of the America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024 can be found by CLICKING HERE. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-announce-over-14-million-in-federal-funding-to-protect-children-and-families-from-lead-exposure | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $1.4 Million in Federal Funding to Protect Children and Families from Lead Exposure | 2024-12-03 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a former fair housing lawyer, (both D-VA) announced $1,450,000 in federal funding to address lead-based paint hazards in homes across Virginia. Many older homes still have lead-based paint on walls, which is dangerous when it peels and chips. Young children are most susceptible to lead poisoning and can face long-term developmental delays if exposed. The funding is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program, which provides federal funding to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible homes. “Lead poisoning can pose long-term health issues for those exposed,” the senators said. “This funding will help to protect Virginians from lead-based hazards and help ensure they have safe housing.” The funding is broken down as follows: $750,000 for the City of Roanoke $700,000 for the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will be distributed across Virginia by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s Lead Hazard Reduction Program. Warner and Kaine have long advocated for safe, affordable housing for Virginia families. This funding builds on the $11.6 million in federal funding the senators announced in October to address this issue. Earlier this year, the senators announced over $98 million in federal funding for affordable housing, community development, and homelessness assistance and over $55 million in federal funding for improvements to affordable housing across the Commonwealth. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=0041632F-39CE-469B-BB12-9743AA7A3F89 | Warner & Kaine Announce over $1.4 Million in Federal Funding to Protect Children and Families from Lead Exposure | 2024-12-03 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a former fair housing lawyer, (both D-VA) announced $1,450,000 in federal funding to address lead-based paint hazards in homes across Virginia. Many older homes still have lead-based paint on walls, which is dangerous when it peels and chips. Young children are most susceptible to lead poisoning and can face long-term developmental delays if exposed. The funding is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program, which provides federal funding to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible homes. “Lead poisoning can pose long-term health issues for those exposed,” the senators said. “This funding will help to protect Virginians from lead-based hazards and help ensure they have safe housing.” The funding is broken down as follows: $750,000 for the City of Roanoke. $700,000 for the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will be distributed across Virginia by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s Lead Hazard Reduction Program. Sens. Warner and Kaine have long advocated for safe, affordable housing for Virginia families. This funding builds on the $11.6 million in federal funding the senators announced in October to address this issue. Earlier this year, the senators announced over $98 million in federal funding for affordable housing, community development, and homelessness assistance and over $55 million in federal funding for improvements to affordable housing across the Commonwealth. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-applauds-biden-harris-administration-protecting-americans | Scott Applauds Biden-Harris Administration for Protecting Americans with Disabilities from Wage Discrimination | 2024-12-02 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | S000185 | bobbyscott.house.gov | bobbyscott | https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | As originally released by the Committee on Education and the Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule aimed at phasing out the issuing of certificates under 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which allows unscrupulous employers to pay workers with disabilities significantly less than the federal minimum wage. This action serves as another example of the Biden-Harris Administration’s prioritizing workers and their families. “Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is cracking down on antiquated, discriminatory loopholes that allow corporations to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage. All workers should be treated with fairness and dignity, regardless of whether that individual has a disability or not. “As it currently stands, Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) permits employers to apply for special certificates from the Department of Labor (DOL) to underpay individuals with disabilities. There is no minimum hourly rate that an employer is required to pay an employee under these certifications, and data from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) suggests that the majority of 14(c) workers earn less than $3.50 per hour. This blatant denial of equal opportunity for disabled Americans is disgraceful and should not continue. “The Administration’s proposed rule would end the issuance of new certificates and would end the use of subminimum wage certificates within three years, allowing businesses and their employees to transition into fully integrated and competitive jobs, so that all workers earn at least the minimum wage. “I’m grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration for continuing their work to protect workers. And I hope that the incoming Administration will finalize this rule after the comment period ends. In Congress, I will continue advocate for the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act, which would perma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=FCB823E1-3315-4706-9EE6-71D1DEA4D98C | Warner, Risch Celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day | 2024-12-02 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Jim Risch (R-ID) introduced a resolution in the Senate to designate today, December 2, 2024, as World Nuclear Energy Day. The resolution celebrates the peaceful development of nuclear energy technology and underscores the vital role of nuclear power in strengthening the U.S. economy and supporting a reliable energy grid worldwide. “Nuclear energy is critical to meeting U.S. and global energy demands,” Sen. Warner said. “I’m proud to celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day with my co-chair Sen. Risch to celebrate the advancement of the U.S. nuclear energy industry and highlight the importance of building on the progress we have made.” “Enthusiasm for nuclear energy is at an all-time high, and we must keep this momentum going,” Sen. Risch said. “I’m proud to celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day with Senator Warner and acknowledge the incredible advancements the United States, and particularly the Idaho National Lab, have made to maintain our global leadership in nuclear energy.” Sens. Warner and Risch are joined by U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mike Braun (R-IN), Chris Coons (D-DE), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Joe Manchin (I-WV), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) in introducing the resolution. Historically, December 2 marks two significant turning points in the advancement of nuclear energy: December 2, 1942 – the world’s first self-sustaining, controlled nuclear chain reaction was demonstrated. December 2, 1957 – the world’s first commercial nuclear power plant began operations in the United States. The Senate Advanced Nuclear Caucus amplifies the critical role nuclear energy plays in the United States, explores emerging nuclear technologies, and promotes the goals and priorities of the U.S. nuclear industry. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclellan-announces-2024-veteran-year-recipient | McClellan Announces 2024 Veteran of the Year Recipient | 2024-11-11 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | House | VA | Jennifer L. McClellan | M001227 | mcclellan.house.gov | mcclellan | https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – In honor of Veterans Day, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the recipient of the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award for Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District: Lieutenant Colonel Curt Powell. “This Veterans Day, I’m thrilled to name Lieutenant Colonel Curt Powell as the Veteran of the Year for Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “Mr. Powell served 23 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including two combat deployments, and continues to give back to our community in his post-service life. He now leads a mentorship program for justice-involved veterans in Chesterfield County. Throughout his life, Mr. Powell has dedicated himself to helping those around him. I commend him on his lifetime of service and thank him for all he has done for Virginia’s Fourth. Lieutenant Colonel Powell exemplifies the selflessness that we should all strive to embody.” In his 23-year career in the Marine Corps, Lt. Col. Powell held a variety of command and staff level positions, in peacetime and combat, from Second Lieutenant through Lieutenant Colonel. He served through combat deployments to Somalia and Beirut, Lebanon, during which the 24th Amphibious Unit peacekeeping mission was attacked on October 23, 1983. As a White House Advance Officer, he planned and directed presidential helicopter missions around the world in support of President Clinton, and he was the sole representative of Marine One in coordinating with the U.S. Secret Service, White House Communications Agency, Air Force One, Cabinet Secretaries, numerous foreign dignitaries, airport and host country law enforcement, and senior aviation representatives. For his service, he has received numerous ribbons and medals, as well as a Presidential Service Award. He is also a distinguished graduate of both of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College and the Naval Postgraduate School. Now, Mr. Powell works in a volunteer role as the Mentor Coordinator for the Chesterfield Veteran Treatment Docket (VTD), which pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6313 | Beyer Statement on 2024 Presidential Election | 2024-11-07 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | House | VA | Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | B001292 | beyer.house.gov | beyer | https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 presidential election: “Donald Trump has been elected as the next president. This is not the result I hoped for, but I respect the decision of the American electorate. “To my constituents, I know many of you are scared and angry – worried about what a Trump White House means for your life and livelihood. I want you to know that I will be your champion. “We have a tough battle ahead. In the 119th Congress, Democrats will be working to defend the significant progress we have made to bolster infrastructure, invest in clean energy, and bring down inflation and pharmaceutical prices. “I will remain a stalwart opponent of efforts to eviscerate the American civil service, restrict reproductive freedom, gut federal funding for critical services such as Metro, defund Social Security and Medicare, and roll back civil rights, environmental protections, and progress made addressing the climate crisis. “I thank Vice President Kamala Harris for her willingness to lead our country and commend her commitment to ensuring an orderly and peaceful transition of government for the incoming administration. I know she will undoubtedly remain a strong force for good in our country.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-statement-on-congressman-gerry-connolly | Warner and Kaine Statement on Congressman Gerry Connolly | 2024-11-07 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement on Congressman Gerry Connolly’s (D-VA) cancer diagnosis: “Gerry Connolly is a fighter — plain and simple. Throughout his career, he has shown remarkable strength, dedication, and resilience in everything he does, and we have no doubt that he will approach this challenge with the same determination and grit that has defined his public service. “Gerry has always been a steadfast advocate for the people of Northern Virginia, and we know that he will continue to show that same fierce commitment as he faces this battle. We are confident he will emerge from this even stronger, as he has done time and time again. “As his colleagues and friends, we stand with him every step of the way. Gerry’s courage and determination inspire us all, and we look forward to working with him as he continues to do what he does best — fighting for his constituents and for the values we all share.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=0CA1BDCC-E07E-4D04-B9BF-B40EBA3E535E | U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine on Congressman Gerry Connolly | 2024-11-07 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement on Congressman Gerry Connolly’s (D-VA) cancer diagnosis: “Gerry Connolly is a fighter — plain and simple. Throughout his career, he has shown remarkable strength, dedication, and resilience in everything he does, and we have no doubt that he will approach this challenge with the same determination and grit that has defined his public service. “Gerry has always been a steadfast advocate for the people of Northern Virginia, and we know that he will continue to show that same fierce commitment as he faces this battle. We are confident he will emerge from this even stronger, as he has done time and time again. “As his colleagues and friends, we stand with him every step of the way. Gerry’s courage and determination inspire us all, and we look forward to working with him as he continues to do what he does best — fighting for his constituents and for the values we all share.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:12Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=0F67F803-BC16-4439-8F70-951E56715CFE | Sen. Warner on the Results of the Presidential Election | 2024-11-06 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States: “Americans made their choice, and while it wasn’t my favored candidate, I respect the democratic process and the outcome of this election. In the years to come, I am committed to working with President-elect Trump to get things done for Virginians, just as I did during his first term. Despite losing our majority, I will use my power in the Senate to push for progress – fighting to expand opportunity for the middle class, invest in national security priorities, protect democracy, expand accessto reproductive care, and make housing and child care more affordable. I urge all who are disheartened or frightened by this outcome to spend the next four years organizing, building consensus, and fighting for a brighter future for our communities. Today, tomorrow, and every single day, I will be your partner in building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Virginia.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:12Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1520 | Rep. Cline Hosts Annual Farm Tour Across Virginia’s Sixth District | 2024-11-04 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Last week, Congressman Ben Cline hosted his two-day annual Farm Tour, visiting different farms on Wednesday across the southern part of Virginia’s Sixth Congressional District and visiting various agriculture facilities on Friday across the northern part of Virginia’s Sixth Congressional District. On the first day, Rep. Ben Cline began his tour with a visit to Delta Springs Farm in Mount Solon and then a visit to Harmony Harvest Farm in Weyers Cave. He concluded the first day of the tour with a visit to McNett Farm in Crimora. Congressman Cline kicked off his last day of the Farm Tour on Friday, stopping in Winchester to visit Virginia Tech’s Alson H. Smith Jr. Agriculture Research and Extension Center and Glaize Apples. Lastly, he visited Stephens City to stop by Gore’s Stephens City Meats. Every year, Congressman Cline hosts a Farm Tour, visiting several farms and agriculture facilities in the Sixth District to meet with Valley farmers and those in the agriculture industry to hear their needs and concerns on how decisions in Washington impact their industry. “Whether it’s hosting farm tours, cutting bureaucratic red tape, investing in broadband for rural areas, or securing favorable trade deals for our agricultural products, I am dedicated to advocating for the agricultural interests of Virginia's Sixth District,” Rep. Cline said. “From innovative flower growers to dedicated livestock farmers, our region is a hub of agricultural excellence. As I continue to work to bring the Farm Bill to the House floor, it is crucial that I hear directly from Virginia’s Sixth District farmers and ensure that the federal government supports our farmers and the entire agricultural community across the Nation rather than hinder them.” Congressman Cline tours Delta Springs Farm in Mount Solon, a third-generation family farm that produces several commodities including cattle and uses innovative technologies like crop spraying drones. Congressman Cline tours Harmony Harvest Farm in Weyers Cave, a farm that produces specialty c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-named-congressional-champion-child-labor-protections | Scott Named Congressional Champion of Child Labor Protections | 2024-11-01 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | House | VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | S000185 | bobbyscott.house.gov | bobbyscott | https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, was named a 2024 Congressional Champion of Child Labor Protections by the Child Labor Coalition. This honor was given to Congressman Scott for his stand against child labor exploitation and his sponsorship of H.R. 4440, the Protecting Children Act, legislation that calls for innovative and sweeping strategies to combat child labor. “Children should be learning and growing in schools, not risking their safety and lives in dangerous workplaces,” said Congressman Scott. “The scourge of child labor that Congress sought to eliminate 85 years ago with the passage of Fair Labor Standards Act is back, and it has returned at time when the agencies we expect to provide timely data and aggressive enforcement lack the resources they need. I am proud to receive this honor, and I will remain steadfast in this fight to enact my Protecting Children Act and end abusive child labor.” More information from the Child Labor Coalition can be found by CLICKING HERE. A fact sheet on H.R. 4440, the Protecting Children Act, can be found by CLICKING HERE. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-statement-october-jobs-report-5 | Scott Statement on the October Jobs Report | 2024-11-01 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | House | VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | S000185 | bobbyscott.house.gov | bobbyscott | https://bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | As originally released by the Committee on Education and the Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON –Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 12,000 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent. To date, President Biden is the first President on record without a month of job loss in the seasonally adjusted data. Every other administration has seen at least one month of job loss. “Without question, Americans are better off today, then they were four years ago. Since President Biden took office, the economy has added 16.1 million jobs, inflation has fallen to 2.4 percent over the year, and wages continue to grow, particularly among low-wage workers. Four years ago, the economy was in freefall, Americans were hoarding toilet paper and standing in line at foodbanks. President Trump was on track to achieve the worst job performance in modern history, and the unemployment rate was 6.8 percent, compared to today’s rate of 4.1 percent. “The contrast between the records of this administration and the prior administration could not be starker. For example, President Trump is the first president in nearly 100 years to have lost more jobs than he created during his time in office. During President Trump’s tenure, ten months of which he spent mismanaging the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy lost 2.7 million jobs. During President Biden’s time in office, nearly two years of which were spent recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy has added 16.1 million jobs. That is more jobs than any President has created in four years. “The Biden-Harris Administration’s responsible stewardship of the economy and investment in workers has paid off. In the past four years, Democrats ensured working people were not left behind during this country’s economic recovery. But the work is not over. Despite the resilience of the economy, there is more that can be done to lower costs, whether at the grocery … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-announce-over-9-million-in-federal-funding-to-expand-broadband-in-carroll-and-rockbridge-counties | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $9 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband in Carroll and Rockbridge Counties | 2024-11-01 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $9,460,000 in federal funding for Carroll and Rockbridge counties to expand high-speed internet access for residents and businesses. The funding is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Community Connect Program that provides financial assistance to increase broadband services in rural communities where service is limited. “High-speed internet allows Virginians to access more educational, health care, and economic opportunities, which is why we’ve worked hard to expand internet access during our time as governors and senators,” said the senators. “We’re glad to see this federal funding headed to Carroll and Rockbridge counties to build broadband infrastructure. We will continue working to ensure families and businesses across the Commonwealth can access the internet.” The funding is broken down as follows: $5,000,000 for Citizens Telephone Cooperative in Carroll County to build a fiber-to-the-premises system that will benefit 1,838 residents and 22 businesses in the area. Residents will be able to access free internet for at least two years at the Dugspur Community Center. $4,460,000 for BARC Electric Cooperative in Rockbridge County to build a fiber-to-the-premises system that will benefit 816 residents and four businesses in the area. Residents will be able to access free internet for at least two years at the Lake Robertson Recreational Area. Warner and Kaine have long fought to expand broadband access across the Commonwealth. They have worked to secure significant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to deploy broadband infrastructure across Virginia and make internet access more affordable for Virginians, including through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Warner and Kaine secured significant funding for broadband through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the December 2020 government funding bill that inc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=ACA93180-CE58-4379-B8AF-3BE95D1BFC89 | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $9 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband in Carroll and Rockbridge Counties | 2024-11-01 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $9,460,000 in federal funding for Carroll and Rockbridge counties to expand high-speed internet access for residents and businesses. The funding is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Community Connect Program that provides financial assistance to increase broadband services in rural communities where service is limited. “High-speed internet allows Virginians to access more educational, health care, and economic opportunities, which is why we’ve worked hard to expand internet access during our time as governors and senators,” said the senators. “We’re glad to see this federal funding headed to Carroll and Rockbridge counties to build broadband infrastructure. We will continue working to ensure families and businesses across the Commonwealth can access the internet.” The funding is broken down as follows: $5,000,000 for Citizens Telephone Cooperative in Carroll County to build a fiber-to-the-premises system that will benefit 1,838 residents and 22 businesses in the area. Residents will be able to access free internet for at least two years at the Dugspur Community Center. $4,460,000 for BARC Electric Cooperative in Rockbridge County to build a fiber-to-the-premises system that will benefit 816 residents and four businesses in the area. Residents will be able to access free internet for at least two years at the Lake Robertson Recreational Area. Warner and Kaine have long fought to expand broadband access across the Commonwealth. They have worked to secure significant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to deploy broadband infrastructure across Virginia and make internet access more affordable for Virginians, including through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Warner and Kaine secured significant funding for broadband through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the December 2020 government funding bill that included COV… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:12Z |
| https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6311 | Beyer Statement on Donald Trump’s Threat to Metro | 2024-10-31 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | VA | Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | B001292 | beyer.house.gov | beyer | https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), whose 8th District in Northern Virginia is home to the Silver, Orange, Blue, and Yellow lines, issued the following statement today following reports of the devastating effects Donald Trump's Project 2025 agenda would have on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA): “Metro is essential to the National Capital Region’s success and prosperity. It is a major driver of our local economy, is fundamental to the livelihoods of millions of residents in the region who use it to access jobs, schools, and services, and helps relieve congestion on our already overburdened roads. Donald Trump’s Project 2025 proposal to eliminate the federal funding WMATA depends on would lead to crippling service reductions and deteriorating infrastructure, making it harder for people to commute and for the region to function. Further, purging Metro services could cost the region billions in economic activity by reducing job access and slowing the movement of goods. Metro is the public transportation system for our nation’s capital. In the face of Project 2025’s unprecedented threats, we must stand firm in defending and investing in Metro and the critical role it plays in the lives of Northern Virginians and the National Capital Region’s economy at large.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclellan-leads-20-members-safeguard-dei-initiatives-fy25-ndaa | McClellan Leads 20 Members to Safeguard DEI Initiatives in FY25 NDAA | 2024-10-31 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | VA | Jennifer L. McClellan | M001227 | mcclellan.house.gov | mcclellan | https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led a group of 20 Members in sending a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Wicker and House Armed Services Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith. The lawmakers urged Armed Services leadership to reject any provisions that undermine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the Department of Defense (DoD) in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA). “One of the key strengths of the United States and its military is diversity. Diversity of race, ethnicity, background, gender, economic background, and sexual orientation contribute to new ideas, new perspectives, and new ways of thinking that allow for more robust decision-making, better planning for contingencies, and the development of well-thought-out and analyzed strategies that will be key to maintaining our military advantage in an age of increased great-power competition,” wrote the lawmakers. “This is only achieved by actively working to recruit a diverse military and ensuring that we have systems in place to support our servicemembers. DoD’s DEI initiatives are the most concrete action to accomplish that work and create a culture where all servicemembers feel welcome, free from harassment, and supported to be the best warfighters possible.” The annual NDAA authorizes funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) and all Armed Forces operations for the upcoming fiscal year. McClellan addressed the numerous provisions that significantly undercut DoD’s efforts to recruit and retain a diverse and representative military including: The complete elimination of the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at DoD; Language that would institute a hiring freeze for DEI work at DoD; The elimination of the Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer role at DoD; Prohibitions on the creation of DEI offices at service academies; and The implementation of severe pay cuts for DoD employees who work on DEI issues. A 2021 study… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-shaheen-and-van-hollen-express-concern-about-violence-in-lebanon-and-push-for-de-escalation | Kaine, Shaheen, and Van Hollen Express Concern About Violence in Lebanon and Push for De-Escalation | 2024-10-31 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed concern about Israeli military actions that resulted in the deaths of members of the U.S.-supported Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), and reiterated the need for de-escalation in the Middle East. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the senators request additional information related to recent reports regarding incidents of the Israeli Defense Forces killing LAF members, U.S. weapons transfers to the region, and U.S. engagement with partners in the region to protect LAF members and civilians. “We write to express our serious concern about recent reports that Israeli military actions in Lebanon have, on multiple occasions, resulted in the deaths of Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) members,” wrote the senators. “We have all stood firm for Israel’s ability to defend itself from external threats posed by Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran. But the United States has also made a commitment to the people of Lebanon to provide humanitarian assistance and continue to support the LAF.” The senators continued, “Reports that Israel is harming LAF forces in its war against Hezbollah run contrary to the U.S. interest in de-escalating violence in the region. Actions that destabilize the one institution in Lebanon that can be a bridge to a more peaceful future are also contrary to Israel’s security interests.” Earlier this month, Kaine, Shaheen, Van Hollen, and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) expressed concern about the escalation of violence in Lebanon, including the deaths and displacement of civilians and attacks on United Nations peacekeepers. Full text of the letter is available here and below: Dear Secretaries Blinken and Austin: We write to express our serious concern about recent reports that Israeli military actions in Lebanon have, on multiple occasions, resulted in the deaths of Lebanese Armed Forces (… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=3B8F14CA-3B3D-424D-A8CF-B180D12CDEAF | Warner’s Message to Virginians Ahead of the Election: Have Faith in Our Democracy | 2024-10-31 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | BROADCAST-QUALITY AUDIO AND VIDEO OF THE FULL MEDIA AVAILABILITY IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON – With just five days until the election, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today issued a special message to Virginians, urging them to remain level-headed in the lead up to the election and the days after – especially in the face of surging election disinformation, conspiracy theories, and false videos generated or altered with artificial intelligence. On the broad feeling of uncertainty plaguing 69 percent of Americans who report feeling anxious or frustrated about the election, Sen. Warner said: “I think we’re all going to be tested. Because what’s more important than whatever candidate you’re supporting, is making sure that we have faith in our system. I have been blessed to have been your governor and your senator. I have faith in our democracy, I have faith in the integrity of the literally thousands of folks who give their time and volunteer at our polling locations.” (2:21) On the likely outcome that the election will not be immediately called on election night, Sen. Warner said: “If your election is not called right away on Tuesday night – even if it doesn’t appear to be that close – there are reasons. Rules have changed. Certain jurisdictions are hand-counting ballots now. That just takes a lot more time. Just because it takes a while to have an election called doesn’t mean there’s anything nefarious or bad going on.” (1:58). He continued, “This is not going to end in Virginia when our polls close at 7 o’clock on Tuesday, or later in the evening as later states close. We’re probably not going to have a declared winner on Tuesday night. I think we just all got to be prepared for that, and have a little patience with a system that has served us well.” (9:25) On the barrage of disinformation and artificial videos targeting Americans, Sen. Warner said: “It’s going to be a tense time. Please don’t jump to conclusions. As we all tell our kids: just because you see it on the internet… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
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