Virginia's 10th Congressional District
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Recent News About Virginia's 10th Congressional District
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Wexton Highlights Ways Virginia Families are Benefiting from Inflation Reduction Act on One Year Anniversary of Landmark Law
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.
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Wexton Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Agritourism Businesses
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.
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Wexton Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Imports Sourced from Uyghur Forced Labor
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.
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Wexton, Beyer, Connolly Condemn House Republicans for Defunding New FBI Headquarters
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.
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Rep. Wexton and Deputy Commerce Secretary Graves Host Roundtable on New Federal Funding to Expand Broadband in Virginia
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.
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Wexton Announces $13.8 Million for Low/No Emissions Transit Upgrades in Loudoun County from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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.
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Wexton and Burgess Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging FDA to Protect Access to Compounded Hormone Therapies
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.
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Wexton Relaunches Congressional Task Force on Digital Citizenship
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.
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Wexton Launches 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Local Middle and High Schoolers
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.
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Wexton Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Grant Priority Refugee Status to Uyghurs Fleeing Persecution in China
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.
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Wexton Statement on Voting to Pass Bipartisan Budget Agreement
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:
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Wexton Announces More Than 10,000 Constituents Helped and $18 Million Returned to Taxpayers
On May 30, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced new constituent casework milestones:
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Wexton Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0
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).
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Wexton Introduces Bill to Rename Purcellville Post Office in Honor of Madeleine Albright
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.
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Wexton Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform After Passage of Extreme GOP Border Bill
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.
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Wexton Announces Winners of 2023 VA-10 Congressional Art Competition
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) has announced the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District:
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Wexton and Rose Lead Bipartisan Letter Pressing Chinese Fast-Fashion Company Shein to Disclose Forced Labor in Supply Chains
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.
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Wexton, Kiggans, Stabenow, and Scott Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Designating April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month
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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Wexton Statement on Settlement in Bijan Ghaisar Civil Case
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) issued the following statement on the Ghaisar family’s settlement with the Department of Justice in the civil lawsuit claiming wrongful death of their son, Bijan Ghaisar, at the hands of the U.S. Park Police in 2017:
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Wexton and Salazar Introduce Bipartisan Bill Empowering Child Sexual Abuse Survivors to Seek Justice
On April 26, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to reform statutes of limitations (SOL) laws for child sexual abuse crimes.