Press Releases

Funding is first of two grant rounds established as a result of the 21st Century Cures Act

“The damage to I-64 caused by severe flooding in Alleghany County last summer has had lasting impacts for residents, travelers, and commuters in the region. The federal funds will help shoulder the cost of repairs.”

“Today, Aya Hijazi, an Egyptian-American citizen, was released from prison in Egypt and reunited with her family. Although Ms. Hijazi’s trial faced far too many delays, we welcome the April 16th verdict..."

“Veterans throughout our home states consistently call for improving the VA health care system because the VA is where they prefer to receive their care”

Senators seek more detailed answers, clearer policy on removal of ticketed passengers

Trump’s FY18 budget would cut proven security programs to pay for border wall

“Last night, the Director of National Intelligence briefed me on the Administration's strikes in Syria..."

“Our nation’s student loan borrowers who uphold their commitments expect the federal government to do the same.”

“Improving care for seniors with chronic conditions is one of the most important things Congress can do to modernize the Medicare program for the 21st century...”

Bipartisan legislation would let students earn college credit through Pell Grant program

Bipartisan coalition cites regional balance between Reagan National, Dulles Int’l and Thurgood Marshall BWI

Group of Republican and Democratic Senators reintroduce Campus Accountability and Safety Act to prevent sexual assault on college campuses, protect survivors, and provide accountability and transparency for institutions

"Miners put their health and, often, their lives on the line to help power our nation. We owe it to those battling black lung disease to make sure they get the care they need..."

Allows high quality municipal debt to be classified at a level equivalent to debt issued by corporations

“It’s unbelievable that it’s 2017 and we’re still having to talk about equal pay for equal work,” said Warner.

“Despite his impressive academic credentials, Judge Gorsuch’s record and evasive responses – even refusing to answer questions regarding his views of cases like Roe v. Wade and Citizens United – do not give me confidence..."

DATA Act allows taxpayers, policymakers to ‘follow the money’

Student loan debt now stands at $1.4 trillion nationwide, average debt for Va. students tops $29,000 per graduate

“As we approach the 400 year anniversary of a searing moment in our nation’s history, a commission provides us with a chance to acknowledge the struggles and document the victories over adversity by generations of African Americans.."

Every dollar invested in ARC leverages $6.40 in private support

Legislation accelerates $1 billion to revitalize coal communities over the next five years

NPS has a $12 billion backlog in deferred and overdue maintenance – half is critical transportation infrastructure

“Today’s funding will continue promoting economic growth and agricultural research in the Valley and Southwest Virginia.."

"From the beginning of this investigation we have committed to follow the facts wherever they lead us..."

VA appeals process has not been updated since 1933, more than 450,000 appeals are currently pending

Press Releases

Funding is first of two grant rounds established as a result of the 21st Century Cures Act

Apr 21 2017

“The damage to I-64 caused by severe flooding in Alleghany County last summer has had lasting impacts for residents, travelers, and commuters in the region. The federal funds will help shoulder the cost of repairs.”

Apr 21 2017

“Today, Aya Hijazi, an Egyptian-American citizen, was released from prison in Egypt and reunited with her family. Although Ms. Hijazi’s trial faced far too many delays, we welcome the April 16th verdict...

Apr 19 2017

“Veterans throughout our home states consistently call for improving the VA health care system because the VA is where they prefer to receive their care”

Apr 14 2017

Senators seek more detailed answers, clearer policy on removal of ticketed passengers

Apr 11 2017

Trump’s FY18 budget would cut proven security programs to pay for border wall

Apr 07 2017

Apr 07 2017

Senators: “Our nation’s student loan borrowers who uphold their commitments expect the federal government to do the same.”

Apr 06 2017

“Improving care for seniors with chronic conditions is one of the most important things Congress can do to modernize the Medicare program for the 21st century...”

Apr 06 2017

Bipartisan legislation would let students earn college credit through Pell Grant program

Apr 06 2017

Bipartisan coalition cites regional balance between Reagan National, Dulles Int’l and Thurgood Marshall BWI

Apr 06 2017

Group of Republican and Democratic Senators reintroduce Campus Accountability and Safety Act to prevent sexual assault on college campuses, protect survivors, and provide accountability and transparency for institutions

Apr 06 2017

"Miners put their health and, often, their lives on the line to help power our nation. We owe it to those battling black lung disease to make sure they get the care they need..."

Apr 05 2017

Allows high quality municipal debt to be classified at a level equivalent to debt issued by corporations

Apr 05 2017

Apr 04 2017

Apr 03 2017

DATA Act allows taxpayers, policymakers to ‘follow the money’

Mar 31 2017

Student loan debt now stands at $1.4 trillion nationwide, average debt for Va. students tops $29,000 per graduate

Mar 31 2017

Mar 30 2017

Warn of “devastating consequences” for 25 million residents of Appalachia

Mar 29 2017

Legislation accelerates $1 billion to revitalize coal communities over the next five years

Mar 28 2017

~ NPS has a $12 billion backlog in deferred and overdue maintenance – half is critical transportation infrastructure ~

Mar 28 2017

Mar 28 2017

Mar 27 2017

VA appeals process has not been updated since 1933, more than 450,000 appeals are currently pending

Mar 24 2017