Lawmakers introduce bill for HHS to recognize alpha-gal syndrome as tick-borne illness
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Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially life-threatening allergic condition often caused by the bite of a Lone Star Tick.
Search Results for Abigail Spanberger
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Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail joins national collection of landmarks
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The Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail has been added to the national collection of landmarks that are the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
U.S. House votes to pass Child Tax Credit, which would lift 16M kids out of poverty
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The U.S. House voted 357-70 on Wednesday night to pass, in rare bipartisan unity, an expansion of the Child Tax Credit, with the bill passing tonight increasing the refundable portion of the CTC to $1,800 for 2023, $1,900 for 2024, and $2,000 for 2025.
Lawmakers push USPS for answers about mail delays, disruptions in Richmond area
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United States Postal Service delays and disruptions continue to impact Virginians in the Richmond area and lawmakers have had enough.
The legacy of Donald McEachin: Legislation would protect low-income, Black communities
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The legislation would be a major step forward toward addressing the disproportionate adverse human health or environmental effects.
Legislation would address need for skilled workers, especially in rural areas
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American industries are facing challenges recruiting skilled workers to fill vital positions, particularly in rural communities.
House, Senate approve continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown
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One day ahead of another looming government shutdown, the U.S. Senate has approved a new short-term solution for American spending.
Republican governors blocking 8 million students from summer food program
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Republican governors in 15 states are blocking students from accessing a federal summer food assistance program.
Lawmakers push congressional leaders to protect WIC program in 2024
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More than 150 members of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate encourage protection of WIC in the 2024 fiscal year.
Legislation would streamline NRCS approval of conservation processes for farmers
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The process for the NRCS to approve new conservation practices is slow, bureaucratic and without clear guidelines.
