WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Hayes Introduce Legislation to Protect Member Access to Federal Government Buildings and Prevent Agencies from Blocking Congressional Oversight * Following repeated efforts by the Trump administration to block Members of Congress from conducting oversight of federal agencies, U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Jahana Hayes (D-CT) introduced the Congressional Oversight and Agency Access A  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Mark Three Years Since Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu's Unjust Detention in Azerbaijan * Today, Representatives James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), David Rouzer (R-NC), Tim Burchett (R-TN), Valerie Foushee (D-NC), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Keating (D-MA), Greg Landsman (D-OH), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Chris Smith (R-N  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Advances 7 Bills, 6 Nominations Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced seven measures and six nominations. The following actions were taken during today's Executive Session: Nominations advanced by a roll call vote: Nomination of Thomas B. Chapman, of   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on DoD Selection of Virginia Tech for Fellowship Program * The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is tapping Virginia Tech to host a revamped fellowship program for senior military officers. The Senior Service College Fellowship helps train and develop senior level civilians for military leadership roles. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Backs FY27 National Defense Authorization Act to Bolster Military Readiness and Support Hampton Roads' Shipbuilding Workforce Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan legislation that strengthens military readiness, bolsters defense manufacturing, and improves access to healthcare and housing for  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Votes to Establish Guardrails on Congressional Stock Trading to Ensure Transparency Among Elected Officials Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, passed the House by a vote of 231 to 198. This bill would prohibit lawmakers from making new purchases of individual stocks while allowing them to purcha  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans' Bill to Ensure Proper Lifeguard Staffing and Improve Public Safety Heads to the House Floor Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after her bill, the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act, advanced out of the House Natural Resources Committee. This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to work with local governments to ensure there is proper lifeguard coverage in t  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans, House Republicans Deliver Continuing Resolution to Safeguard Americans from Partisan Shutdown Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) voted in favor of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation that will extend government funding at Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) levels through December 4, 2026 to prevent a lapse in government funding while Congress continues to work through Fiscal Year 2027 (F  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on House Passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA): "The NDAA has traditionally passed on a bipartisan basis to bolster our national security, international diplomacy and global l  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Slams Republicans for Ignoring Affordability Crisis Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committeemarkup of H.R. 8781, 4986, 8747, 8183, 9723, 8660, 8347, 6213, 8775, and 5267. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Mr. Chairman, here we go again--consideri  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire applauds House passage of the Stop Insider Trading Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following House passage of the Stop Insider Trading Act, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) issued the following statement: "I was proud to vote 'yes' on the Stop Insider Trading Act," said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). "This would prohibit members of Congress and their relatives from trading individual sto  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire hosts House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson for 5th District Agriculture Tours * CHATHAM, VA -On Friday, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) hosted House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson for 5th District agriculture tours. The visit included a roundtable discussion and walking tour with local growers at Hammock Dairy, Inc., a visit to the Central Virginia Crop  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McGuire celebrates House passage of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following Representative McGuire's support and House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, Representative John McGuire issued the following statement: "We wouldn't have a country without our men and women in uniform," said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). "The 2027 Na  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans' Advance Divisive Bills That Ignore Affordability Crisis Today, Committee on Education and Workforce Republicans advanced a slate of bills that prioritize partisan political messaging over addressing the real challenges facing America's workers, students, and families. Instead of strengthening workplace protections, expand  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Trahan, DeLauro, Larsen, Gillen Introduce Right to IVF Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Rosa DeLauro (CT-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Laura Gillen (NY-04) led the introduction of the Right to IVF Act of 2026. Introduced ahead of World IVF Day on July 25th, the sweeping legislative package that would make it easier to acces  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Applauds House Passage of FY27 NDAA Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, highlighted the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). "This year's NDAA comes at a critical moment for our nation," said Rep. Wittman. "With ad  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Votes to Ban Congressional Insider Stock Trading and Strengthen Government Accountability Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted for the passage of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation ensures that lawmakers cannot use their positions to profit from insider information -increasing transparency and restoring public trust. "Since coming to Congress, my top pri  more