WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger tonight released the following statement after voting with a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass additional emergency COVID-19-related assistance for Central Virginia families, healthcare providers, and businesses. “Virginia is making notable progress against this deadly virus, and our healthcare workers are fighting aroun... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger— Chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee — yesterday called on lawmakers to recognize the valuable perspectives of farmers on conservation issues and bring them to the table in policy discussions related to the climate crisis. During a House Agriculture Committee hearing focused on how farmers ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger yesterday reintroduced her bipartisan bill to deter narcotics traffickers from using illicit pill presses to manufacture counterfeit drugs. Spanberger first introduced the Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates (CAST) Act in October 2019, and she reintroduced the legislation on Wednesday alongside U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-TN-0... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives today voted to pass legislation U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger helped introduce to expand protections for and prevent discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in Central Virginia and across the country. In 31 states, a person can be denied access to education because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. LG... Read More »
HENRICO, V.A. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger yesterday called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies to improve their coordination with Virginia’s public health authorities to ensure an equitable and streamlined COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort. In a letter sent to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, Spanberger highlighted the logistical and da... Read More »
HENRICO, V.A. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today relaunched her survey to gather information from constituents about any mail delivery delays they are experiencing and their concerns about the future of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), particularly as many experience delays with tax documents ahead of April 15. According to recent reports, U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is planning... Read More »
HENRICO, V.A. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger hosted a roundtable focused on immigration and workforce issues in Central Virginia, particularly as these issues relate to the ag economy and its recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. During the conversation, Spanberger spoke with local business owners and advocacy organizations — including the Virginia Farm Bureau, Virginia Agribusine... Read More »
HENRICO, V.A. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger reintroduced bipartisan legislation to allow Head Start programs to receive Federal Work-Study dollars and to give college students additional opportunities to gain experience in the field of early childhood education. Currently, Work Study recipients are unable to use their designation to work in Head Start centers. Spanberger’s legislation, ... Read More »
NEWSWEEK, JAMES WALKER Lawmakers have called for a Global War on Terrorism Memorial to be established on the National Mall in honor of service members who were on active duty in the Middle East and elsewhere following the September 11 attacks. A bipartisan group of 38 lawmakers co-sponsored a bill introduced by Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Jason Crow (D-CO) on Thursday that would authorize the ... Read More »
HENRICO, V.A. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today is encouraging Central Virginia individuals and families to review their existing coverage or sign up for 2021 health insurance during the recently announced special enrollment period. Until May 15, Virginians can visit healthcare.gov to review their options, change their current provider, or sign up for a new plan on the healthcare mark... Read More »
HENRICO, V.A. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today joined an effort calling on President Joe Biden to fill existing U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors vacancies as quickly as possible. According to recent reports, U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is planning to enact operational changes at the USPS that would slow mail delivery and service – as well as increase consumer cos... Read More »
RFD-TV WATCH: High-speed broadband is essential for rural America to survive in this interconnected world The bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus has sent a letter to the White House, urging the Biden administration to prioritize investments in the nationwide infrastructure. The letter states, "In the 21st century, high-speed broadband is no longer a luxury amenity, but rather an essential service f... Read More »
CBS19 Several members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, are calling on President Joe Biden to quickly fill openings on the U.S. Postal Service’s Board of Governors. According to a release, the members of Congress sent a letter to Biden concerning nominating strong USPS advocates to fill vacancies on the board, which has the power to appoint or dismis... Read More »
RICHMOND, V.A. —U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today toured the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medicines for All Institute’s lab to learn more about its work with Phlow Corporation (Phlow Corp.) to prevent domestic shortage of critical medications, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. Last year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a $354 million, four-... Read More »
THE 19TH, MARIEL PADILLA On January 6, a mob of Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol and temporarily halted the certification of the legitimate results of the 2020 election. The president, at a rally that day, had encouraged thousands of his supporters to “take back our country.” In the Capitol, rioters fought with police, smashed windows and ransacked offices. The insurrection left ... Read More »
