
House passes bipartisan coronavirus response
The House voted 363-40 early Saturday to pass a coronavirus relief plan aimed at providing relief to workers on the front lines.

The House voted 363-40 early Saturday to pass a coronavirus relief plan aimed at providing relief to workers on the front lines.

The Virginia General Assembly voted Wednesday to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, becoming the 38th state to do so.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., today released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu signed the first phase of a trade deal between the United States and China.

The House has approved a resolution directing President Trump to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.

Christopher A. DeFreeuw and David A. Grove will present a senior recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Stone Prayer Chapel in the Carter Center for Worship and Music at Bridgewater College.

Congressman A. Donald McEachin and Congressman Bobby Scott co-hosted a town hall in Chesapeake on Thursday.

A group of senators wrote to President Trump to request that he direct a review of compliance with security clearance policies and procedures after several alarming media reports suggesting abuses in the process at the White House.

Rep. Beyer issued the following statement today on his vote for a motion to table Rep. Al Green’s resolution which would refer one article of impeachment.

If I didn’t love this country, it would be easy to remain silent. However, it is because I love my country, because I believe fervently that if we lose freedom here, there will be no place to escape to, I will not remain silent.

Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted for House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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