To celebrate America 250, Virginians have the opportunity to submit photos for a Congressional Time Capsule that will be opened in 2276. Submit your best photos that show what makes Virginia special by this Friday: ciosenus.app.box.com/f/b5f2d1e01f...
Inflation just reached a three-year high. Gas prices are up by 41% since last year. The cost of groceries is soaring. Americans are paying the price for Trump’s illegal war in Iran—and it’s clearly time for Congress to come together to put a stop to it.
A recent national survey found Americans’ confidence in the economy is the lowest it’s been in over sixty years. The reason? President Trump’s chaotic tariff policies and his illegal war in Iran.
Secretary Hegseth is blocking the promotions of senior military officers for no reason. These patriotic Americans have earned their promotions based on merit, and Hegseth is standing in the way.
Today is the Equal Pay Act's 63rd birthday. Signed by JFK, it was meant to ensure equal pay for all. But last year, women in VA still earned about 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. I am committed to passing the Paycheck Fairness Act to close the wage gap.
A report found that 13 rural Virginia hospitals are at risk of closure—in part because of last year’s huge Medicaid cuts. For many Virginians, these hospitals are the only source of care. I will keep pushing to reverse the cuts and do more to support rural care.
Senator Murray, Senator Warnock, and I led 26 of our colleagues in a letter pressing the Administration on the impacts foreign aid cuts and the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO have had on our ability to protect Americans from Ebola, hantavirus, and other public health threats.
Happy National Trails Day!
The success of future generations and our economy depend on America’s teachers. That’s why I’ve introduced a bill alongside @repjahanahayes.bsky.social to provide funding for school districts to enhance or establish mentoring and induction programs for new educators. Let's break it down:
Every day, military spouses make sacrifices for our country. They deserve our support. That's why I joined @markwarner.bsky.social Warner in a letter to the Office of Personnel Management regarding the lack of progress in improving the retention of federal employees who are military spouses.
