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Washington, DC -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution led by Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Michael Waltz (R-FL) calling for an immediate guarantee of the freedom and safety of three-time Olympian Peng Shuai, following her disappearance a month ago after publishing allegations that she was sexually assaulted by a former senior People’s… Read more »

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) issued the following statement on today’s announcement that a $161 million contract was awarded to rehabilitate the northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (Spout Run to Interstate 495), the largest investment so far from the Great American Outdoors Act: “This is incredible news for Northern Virginia! “I've long advocated… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which makes key investments to strengthen national security and support U.S. servicemembers and their families. “This year's bipartisan defense authorization bill invests in our servicemembers who are the core of our national… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Michael Waltz (R-FL) introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for collaborating with Chinese government officials to cover up three-time Olympian Peng Shuai’s allegations of sexual assault against a former senior government official and disappearance from public life.… Read more »

Sterling, VA -- Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) released a new report from the Joint Economic Committee today estimating that 103,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cuts were sent to families in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District the week before Thanksgiving. A total of $38.6 million in tax cuts went back in the pockets of hardworking Virginia-10 families,… Read more »

Hillsboro, VA -- Hillsboro Mayor Roger Vance announced today that high-speed broadband service is now available to every Hillsboro residence and business via Town-owned fiber optic cable. “I’m proud to say we have solved the rural broadband access problem in Hillsboro through decisive and innovative actions, with the support of federal funding and in collaboration with the private… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to advance the Build Back Better Act through the House of Representatives, which will help every Virginia family bounce back strong from the pandemic by lowering everyday costs for families, making health care more affordable, and combating the climate crisis while creating good-paying American jobs. “Our Build Back… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (VA-10), Marie Newman (D-IL-03), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led 62 of their colleagues in a resolution to commemorate Nov. 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance to remember the lives lost at the hands of anti-transgender violence. As the Co-Chairs of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus’ Transgender Equality… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) joined President Joe Biden at the White House as he signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. “For decades, our roads, bridges, rail, and other infrastructure have suffered from a lack of investment, and Virginia families are paying the price,” said Congresswoman Jennifer… Read more »

Sterling, VA -- Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) today announced that 23 Virginia-10 employers were recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL) for their contributions to veteran employment. The program was created under the bipartisan Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Act, which established a recognition program within DOL to… Read more »