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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) wrote to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) emphasizing their concerns over delays of the completion of the Silver Line Phase 2 extension and requesting an update on outstanding issues that are impeding the declaration of operational readiness. “We… Read more »

March 22, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – A bicameral delegation of Members of Congress representing the National Capital Region today wrote to President Biden urging that he strongly consider the reduction of airplane noise and the improvement of communication with local communities as he makes his nomination of a new Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The letter was… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) as part of the bipartisan fiscal year 2022 appropriations omnibus, which was signed into law this week by President Joe Biden. Reauthorizing VAWA, which had lapsed in 2019, has been one of Wexton's top priorities, as the legislation delivers critical resources for… Read more »

Washington, DC – One year since Democrats’ American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law, Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) highlighted how this legislation changed the course of the pandemic, put working Virginians back on the path to financial security, and supported police officers, firefighters, health care workers, and other frontline heroes. “In the year since we passed the American… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) successfully secured a legislative fix in the bipartisan fiscal year 2022 omnibus appropriations bill to allow for Dulles International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport to be reimbursed for expenses incurred while supporting Operation Allies Welcome. The operation has successfully… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to pass a fiscal year 2022 omnibus appropriations package which will help address challenges facing Americans at home and abroad, including lowering costs, providing support for working families, and confronting the unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine. “As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I'm proud… Read more »

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address to Congress: “Tonight, President Joe Biden told the story of a strong and resilient America that has faced a challenging two years of pandemic anxiety and financial hardship – and is coming back stronger than before. “Thanks to the leadership of President Biden and… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), requested a legislative fix to allow for Dulles International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport to be reimbursed for expenses incurred while supporting Operation Allies Welcome, which has successfully aided the evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghan refugees. Wexton and… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced that Virginia will receive $15,745,244 this year under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along key roads and highways. Passed by the Democratic Congress and signed into law by President Biden, these investments will improve charger access for Virginia drivers,… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), along with co-leads Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Madeleine Dean (D-PA), introduced a bipartisan resolution that would designate February as “Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.” Teen dating violence – which can include physical violence, sexual violence,… Read more »