Virginians continue to suffer due to the government shutdown. I joined my colleagues @RepJenKiggans @RepBenCline @RepJohnMcGuire and @RepMGriffith in calling on the Senate to reopen the government and bring an end to the uncertainty that Americans are experiencing.

It was a pleasure to attend the Special Olympics Athlete Appreciation Banquet to recognize the achievements of Chesterfield’s Special Olympic athletes last week. In particular, I’d like to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Law Enforcement Torch Run and its impact on Special

Do you need help with checking on Social Security benefits, renewing a passport, or processing a VA claim? My district offices in Glen Allen and Yorktown are open every day, but my team is also hosting mobile office hours in Gloucester tomorrow to assist constituents with

Last week I met with Dr. Katherine Rowe, President of William & Mary, to discuss ongoing research and development projects at the university this fall. I was excited to hear about the important work students in Virginia are conducting down in Williamsburg. Thank you to Dr. Rowe

This was Abigail Spanberger’s position just a few short years ago. So what changed? All it took was $150,000 from the “Democrat Redistricting Committee” to change her position completely. Abigail Spanberger is bought and paid for by the far-left, and she will govern like it. Vote

Yesterday, Senate Democrats voted against a bill to pay federal workers during a shutdown – ensuring that federal workers missed their second paycheck today. When the shutdown began, I asked for my paycheck to be withheld because no Member of Congress should be paid while our

Democrats are literally saying they won't end this government shutdown until "planes [are] falling out of the sky" because of air traffic controller shortages they created. The Senate's repeated opposition to this clean approach is more than a disagreement; it’s a choice to

It was a pleasure to present Ms. Avanti Yamamoto with a certificate to recognize her for being named Virginia’s Teacher of the Year. Ms. Yamamoto is an alumna of Virginia Commonwealth University and James Madison University, and she has been teaching in Hanover County since 2016.

Virginians should not have to bear the cost of Washington’s gridlock, yet this disastrous government shutdown is putting vital federal assistance programs at risk. I commend @governorVA for taking action and declaring a state of emergency to ensure that Virginians will have

Virginia-based company, Phlow Corp, has been selected to participate in the FDA Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Pilot Program. This week, I was able to meet with staff to discuss how the Pilot Program will accelerate the development and regulatory review of projects that

While the paychecks of service members, federal workers, and law enforcement agents are uncertain, Rep. Katherine Clark has called the hardship of American families "leverage." American families should not be used as political pawns.

While House Republicans offered solutions to keep the government open and operating for the American people, Democrats in the Senate have since voted eleven times against funding the government, along with disaster relief and aid for farmers. In response, leaders in the

Through the AUKUS agreement, the U.S. will sell several Virginia-class attack submarines to Australia in the coming decade, which will be a boon for Virginia's first-class shipbuilding ecosystem. I'm excited to see such great progress following Prime Minister Albanese's visit

Last week, I had the honor of attending the Navy’s 250th Anniversary Ceremony. It was a privilege to honor the sacrifice of the Virginians who have served our country in the U.S. Navy and celebrate the legacy and spirit of those in the naval service.

Do you need help with checking on Social Security benefits, renewing a passport, or processing a VA claim? My district offices in Glen Allen and Yorktown are open every day, but my team is also hosting mobile office hours in Tappahannock tomorrow to assist constituents with

🚨BREAKING—80% of the National Nuclear Security Administration will be furloughed. These are the professionals who manage our nuclear stockpile. Democrats let funding lapse. Now they’re risking our national security.

Over the weekend, I had the honor of attending the Old Dominion Honor Flight ceremony. Our war memorials are a testament to the sacrifice it takes to defend our country, and I am grateful to all those who made this ceremony and honor flight possible, including our veterans and

On Wednesday, I hosted a Telephone Town Hall for folks across the First District to answer your questions on the government shutdown. In case you missed it, the recording can be found here: https://t.co/LhAqWmhc3X I hope to have you on my next telephone town hall to hear your

This week, President Trump ensured that our service members did not miss their first paycheck since the government shutdown—a one-time fix to support those who defend our nation. Meanwhile, Democrats continue to prolong this government shutdown and, just yesterday, voted against

The service of our nation’s federal employees is essential. Whether you’re processing benefits, ensuring border security, supporting scientific programs, keeping the airways safe, or maintaining the many services people rely on every day, your work is important. I understand the