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Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) congratulated Hideaway Café in Winchester for receiving the LGBTQ-Owned Business Achievement Award as part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Dream Big Awards for 2021. This year marks the first time that the Chamber recognized a business with the LGBTQ-Owned Business Achievement Award.  “Congratulations to… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to pass a historic bipartisan deal that will repair and rebuild the nation’s infrastructure to improve the everyday lives of Virginia families. This once-in-a-generation investment in infrastructure will grow our economy, create good jobs, and make our country more competitive.  “I’m proud that today we are… 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 in October. A total of $38.1 million in tax cuts went back in the pockets of hardworking VA-10 families. Statewide, 937,000 monthly tax… Read more »

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) issued the following statement on the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s announcement of Substantial Completion of the Metro Silver Line Phase 2 expansion: “This is an important step for Virginians who have long awaited Metro’s expansion. The Silver Line Phase 2 project will help Fairfax and Loudoun residents get around the region more… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Congressman David Joyce (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan National Domestic Violence Prevention Action Plan Act, which would develop a national strategy for domestic violence prevention. While many programs exist at all levels of government to provide shelter and support for victims of domestic violence, there is… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) to rename the post office along Winchester’s walking mall after country music icon Patsy Cline. “I’m pleased that the House of Representatives has passed my legislation to honor country music legend and Winchester’s own Patsy Cline by renaming the post… Read more »

Sterling, VA -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced $1,349,063 in federal American Rescue Plan funding to support construction and renovation projects at local Community Health Centers. This funding will strengthen primary health care infrastructure and advance health equity and health outcomes in medically underserved communities, including through… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA10) joined Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Reps. Lori Trahan (MA03) and Yvette Clarke (NY09) to reintroduce the Kids Internet Design and Safety (KIDS) Act, legislation to stop online practices such as manipulative marketing, amplification of harmful… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to defend women’s constitutional right to reproductive health care with H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act. Amid a dangerous assault on women’s basic health freedoms -- from state houses across the country to the U.S. Supreme Court -- this landmark legislation enshrines into law the vital protections of Roe… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that makes key investments to improve the lives of servicemembers and military families, while also strengthening our national security. “The FY 2022 NDAA honors our commitment to those serving our nation in uniform and keeps Americans safe from threats… Read more »