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Wexton Highlights Ways Virginia Families are Benefiting from Inflation Reduction Act on One Year Anniversary of Landmark Law

By West Nova News Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 16, 2023, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) celebrated the one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act being signed into law, highlighting the many ways the transformative law is lowering costs for Virginians, investing in clean energy and jobs, and building an economy that benefits working families.

Wexton Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Agritourism Businesses

By West Nova News Report | Aug 17, 2023

On August 11, 2023, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bipartisan Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act.

Wexton Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Imports Sourced from Uyghur Forced Labor

By West Nova News Report | Jul 26, 2023

On July 24, 2023, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL) led the introduction of the bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act, legislation to require publicly traded companies to review and disclose all information about any links that their products may have to Uyghur forced labor in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Wexton, Beyer, Connolly Condemn House Republicans for Defunding New FBI Headquarters

By West Nova News Report | Jul 14, 2023

U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton, Don Beyer and Gerry Connolly (all D-VA) issued the following statement on extreme Republicans on the Appropriations Committee voting to advance legislation that strips funding for a new FBI headquarters building, a top priority for the Bureau to maintain efficient operations and readiness.

Rep. Wexton and Deputy Commerce Secretary Graves Host Roundtable on New Federal Funding to Expand Broadband in Virginia

By West Nova News Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 29, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) hosted U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves in Hillsboro to discuss new federal funding coming to Virginia to expand access to high-speed internet with a roundtable of local residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.

Wexton Announces $13.8 Million for Low/No Emissions Transit Upgrades in Loudoun County from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

By West Nova News Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 27, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced $13,880,910 in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade Loudoun County’s buses to low- or no-emission vehicles.

Wexton and Burgess Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging FDA to Protect Access to Compounded Hormone Therapies

By West Nova News Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 20, 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.

Wexton Relaunches Congressional Task Force on Digital Citizenship

By West Nova News Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 16, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced the relaunch of the Congressional Task Force on Digital Citizenship for the 118th Congress.

Wexton Launches 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Local Middle and High Schoolers

By West Nova News Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 15, 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.

Wexton Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Grant Priority Refugee Status to Uyghurs Fleeing Persecution in China

By West Nova News Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 7, 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 priority refugees and expedite their ability to apply for asylum in the United States.

Wexton Statement on Voting to Pass Bipartisan Budget Agreement

By West Nova News Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 31, 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:

Wexton Announces More Than 10,000 Constituents Helped and $18 Million Returned to Taxpayers

By West Nova News Report | May 31, 2023

On May 30, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced new constituent casework milestones:

Connolly Statement on GAO Report on Cloud Security

By West Nova News Report | May 19, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, released the following statement regarding the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the implementation of cloud security practices at selected agencies:

Wexton Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0

By West Nova News Report | May 17, 2023

On May 16, 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).

Statement from Congressman Gerry Connolly on District Office Attack

By West Nova News Report | May 16, 2023

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement:

Wexton Introduces Bill to Rename Purcellville Post Office in Honor of Madeleine Albright

By West Nova News Report | May 16, 2023

On May 15, 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.

Wexton Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform After Passage of Extreme GOP Border Bill

By West Nova News Report | May 12, 2023

On May 11, 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.

Wexton Announces Winners of 2023 VA-10 Congressional Art Competition

By West Nova News Report | May 6, 2023

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) has announced the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District:

Wexton and Rose Lead Bipartisan Letter Pressing Chinese Fast-Fashion Company Shein to Disclose Forced Labor in Supply Chains

By West Nova News Report | May 3, 2023

On May 1, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and John Rose (R-TN) led 22 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter requesting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require the Chinese company Shein, the world’s largest fast-fashion company, to certify that their products do not utilize Uyghur forced labor.

Wexton, Kiggans, Stabenow, and Scott Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Designating April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month

By West Nova News Report | Apr 30, 2023

U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution that would designate April as “Parkinson’s Awareness Month.”

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