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Today, Members of the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) sent a letter to Ways and Means Committee Chairman Neal, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Pallone, and Education and Labor Committee Chairman Scott, urging the Committees to prioritize strengthening the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and continue the path toward affordable universal coverage. “Our constituents elected a… Read more »

 Yesterday, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Congressman Denver Riggleman (R-VA) introduced the bipartisan FinCEN Improvement Act of 2019. The legislation would amend the duties of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)  to ensure FinCEN works with tribal law enforcement agencies, protects against all forms of terrorism, and focuses on virtual… Read more »

Following the passage H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton issued the following statement: “Today, the House took a historic first step in pursuit of our bold gun safety agenda. Passing H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, will save lives and make our communities safer.   “For years, our country has… Read more »

 In response to the Loudoun County Public Schools' new nondiscrimination policy, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton issued the following statement: "I'm proud of the activists and changemakers who fought hard to expand protections for LGBTQ students and staff. Everyone, no matter who they love or how they identify, deserves to feel safe in our schools. "I commend the school board… Read more »

Following the passage of H.J. Res 46, a privileged resolution to terminate President Trump’s unlawful emergency declaration, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton released the following statement: “President Trump failed to secure funding for a wall through the constitutionally defined legislative process. After negotiations with Congress failed, the President decided to put the… Read more »

 In response to President Trump's declaration of a national emergency, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton issued the following statement: "This is a reckless abuse of power by the President. The United States is not a dictatorship, and the President cannot declare a national emergency simply because he was unsuccessful in his negotiations with Congress. "The legislative branch is a… Read more »

 In response to the passage of the bipartisan funding bill, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton issued the following statement: "This was not a perfect deal, but I'm glad that Democrats and Republicans were able to work together and come to consensus in order to prevent another disastrous shutdown. "During these negotiations, common sense prevailed. We did not give in to the… Read more »

Yesterday, Rep. Jennifer Wexton, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management after reports of delayed back pay and other payroll inconsistencies experienced by… Read more »

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced today that she will be bringing constituent Linda McCray, an employee of the Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center who was recently furloughed during the 35 day federal shutdown, as her guest to the 2019 State of the Union. “Just days ago, the longest government shutdown in history finally came to an end. But its devastating… Read more »

Washington, D.C. ‒ On Thursday, Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) joined the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition for their monthly meeting, speaking about the importance of increased federal funding to addiction and treatment programs in the region. The roundtable consisted of treatment providers, school administrators, law enforcement, prosecutors, and… Read more »