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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) led 23 of their colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create patient-centered compound hormones policies that maintain patients' access to care and treatment options. Compounded hormone therapies are key in aiding the well-being… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced the relaunch of the Congressional Task Force on Digital Citizenship for the 118th Congress. Wexton founded the Task Force in 2019 to better equip Americans with the tools and resources to use technology and engage online responsibly in an increasingly digital world. Task Force on Digital… Read more »

Leesburg, VA – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced the launch of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, inviting middle and high school students in Virginia’s 10th District to design and create their own apps that would benefit their local community. “I’m excited to invite all Virginia-10 middle and high school students to try their hands at Congress’ annual coding… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) introduced the bipartisan Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act to designate Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region suffering persecution at the hands of the Chinese government as… Read more »

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) issued the following statement after voting to pass the bipartisan budget agreement and avoid a default on our nation's debt: "Virginia families and businesses cannot afford the economic catastrophe that a default on our debt would bring.  "I voted in support of this imperfect legislation because, despite what the… Read more »

Leesburg, VA – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced new constituent casework milestones: successfully closing 10,262 cases for her constituents and returning a total of $18,125,726 to the hardworking taxpayers of Virginia’s 10th District. “Since my first day in Congress, advocating on behalf of my constituents and delivering results that improve their lives has been… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 along with Representatives Tom Cole (R-OK), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI), as well as Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). The legislation would reauthorize and increase funding for the National Institute… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) introduced legislation to rename the Purcellville, Virginia, post office in honor of Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State who called Virginia’s 10th District home for many years. “Secretary Madeleine Albright was a fearless trailblazer for women and a devoted public servant who touched the lives of… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) reiterated her support for comprehensive immigration reform that secures our border, provides a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, and solves the workforce challenges facing businesses across the country. “Our immigration system is broken, and rather than work together on a… Read more »

Leesburg, VA – Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) has announced the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District: the painting “Little Hope” by Linyue Tong, a Sterling resident and freshmen at Potomac Falls High School. Her piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year and featured on House.gov’s Congressional Art… Read more »