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Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to pass the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act. This act would create a bipartisan commission to investigate the events of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. “The violent attack on our Capitol on January 6th is a dark chapter in our nation’s… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. The bipartisan legislation focuses on addressing violence and hate crimes against Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, and ways to expand assistance, improve reporting, and provide better resources for victims of hate crimes. “In the midst of a global pandemic, our… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced new funding and staff for mental health and wellness for the United States Capitol Police (USCP) as well as the establishment of the Howard C. ‘Howie’ Liebengood Center for Wellness for the USCP in the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, which was introduced in… Read more »

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), member of the House Appropriations State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee, released the following statement on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian violence: “I am deeply saddened by the violence taking place in Israel and Gaza and am urging both the Israelis and Palestinians to immediately de-escalate tensions.  “I condemn in… Read more »

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) released the following statement on the impacts of the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack and the gasoline shortages it is causing in Virginia: “I’m closely monitoring the impacts here in Virginia-10 of the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline and reports of gas shortages in our district. “I appreciate the swift actions that the Biden-Harris… Read more »

Sterling, VA -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced the launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit, a part of Congress’ COVID relief efforts, will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the ongoing pandemic. “When COVID forced us to work, learn, and… Read more »

Sterling, VA -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s release of $33,990,613 in funding for critical Older Americans Act programs as part of the American Rescue Plan she helped pass. “Older Virginians have been hit especially hard by the COVID crisis, with the pandemic impacting many seniors’ ability to age with dignity and leaving… Read more »

Sterling, VA-- Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) today released new data collected by Co-Equal detailing the benefits of the expanded and improved Child Tax Credit (CTC) in Virginia-10. The data reveals that 135,900 children will receive the monthly CTC payment. This benefit, included for one year in the American Rescue Plan, will be transformative for middle class families… Read more »

Washington, DC -- During a virtual reception Thursday evening, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced the winners of the annual Virginia-10 Congressional Art Competition. Out of the more than 100 entries submitted this year, a panel of judges assembled by Congresswoman Wexton selected the winning piece along with first and second place pieces in each category, four honorable… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton announced the proposals she submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 Community Project Funding program. The Community Project Funding program is designed to deliver targeted federal funding to broadly-supported projects in communities across the country which will help… Read more »