Resources
Local Issues

ICYMI: Spanberger Hosts Telephone Town Hall Focused on Issues Facing Seventh District Families, Seniors, Businesses, & Veterans

Jun 02, 2023
Local Issues
Press

Topics Included Expanding Broadband Internet Access, Safeguarding LGBTQ+ Rights, Preventing Gun Violence, Combatting Fentanyl, Protecting the Benefits of Retired Federal Employees, & More

More Than 4,400 Virginians Joined Spanberger’s Event, Which Was the Congresswoman’s 47th Public, Open Town Hall

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger last night hosted another open, public telephone town hall to discuss the issues facing Virginia families, seniors, small businesses, and Veterans.

During the event, Spanberger and Seventh District community members discussed many of the issues that matter most to Virginians. Topics included expanding broadband internet access for rural communities, safeguarding LGBTQ+ rights, combatting gun violence in our communities, keeping fentanyl off our streets, protecting the benefits of retired federal employees, and more. The Congresswoman also updated Virginians on her vote to pass the Fiscal Responsibility Act and protect Virginia’s economy.

More than 4,400 Virginians joined Thursday night’s event. Click here for a full video recording of the event.

“At a moment when many Virginians have been focused on what’s happening on Capitol Hill, hosting this town hall event was an opportunity for me to hear and address some of the concerns of the people I serve. Speaking with Virginians about the issues that matter most to them helps me reflect their priorities through my work in Congress,” said Spanberger. “Last night, I heard about a wide range of concerns, from safeguarding LGBTQ+ rights to expanding broadband internet access across our rural communities. These conversations make a real difference, and I’m grateful to the thousands of Virginians who took time out of their evening to share their concerns with me.”

Thursday’s event was Spanberger’s 47th open, public town hall event. These town halls have focused on a range of issues facing Virginia’s families, Veterans, seniors, small businesses, students, and healthcare professionals. Click here to watch full recordings of previous events.                                                                                                                

###

Recent Posts

Nov 21, 2024
Healthcare

Spanberger, Smith, Kaine, Cotton Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Address Drug Shortages

According to the FDA, More Than 275 Drugs Are Currently in Shortage The “End Drug Shortages Act” is Supported by Inova Health System, UVA Health, & VCU Health System WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation alongside U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) […]

Nov 21, 2024
Agriculture

Spanberger Statement on Status of Farm Bill Negotiations, Need to Provide Virginia Farmers with Disaster Relief

Congresswoman: “Any Extension Passed in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate Must include Urgent Disaster Relief” WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger — the only Virginian on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee — today released the following statement on the status of Farm Bill negotiations. “The Farm Bill is already more than one year overdue. […]

Nov 18, 2024
Social Security, Medicare, & Retirement

Spanberger, Graves, Brown, Collins Urge U.S. Senate Leadership to Bring Social Security Fairness Act to the Floor to Eliminate the WEP & GPO

The Bipartisan, Bicameral “Social Security Fairness Act” — Which Passed in the U.S. House on Tuesday — Would Eliminate Two Provisions of the “Social Security Act” That Unfairly Reduce Benefits for More Than 2 Million Americans Who Have Devoted Much or All of Their Careers to Public Service WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the bipartisan, bicameral […]