
New Farm Bill provides hope for Virginia farmers
The 2018 Farm Bill is set to become law, and while it’s been two years in the making, farmers will have to wait a little bit longer before it’s put into effect.

The 2018 Farm Bill is set to become law, and while it’s been two years in the making, farmers will have to wait a little bit longer before it’s put into effect.

President Trump signed into law a compromise package that includes Virginia priorities championed by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA).

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are urging congressional leadership to include in end-of-year legislation an extension of the coal excise tax at current levels for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after the Senate passed by voice vote a continuing resolution that would keep the government open until Feb. 8, 2019.

Virginia’s request for a federal disaster declaration to address the damage sustained from Tropical Storm Michael and provide additional resources for recovery efforts has been approved by President Trump.

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act, bipartisan legislation backed by U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) to ensure the VA reimburses veterans for missed or underpaid Forever GI Bill housing benefits.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) today cast his vote in support of bipartisan legislation that would reform the federal criminal justice system.

Gov. Ralph Northam today issued Executive Order Twenty Seven, establishing the Virginia Complete Count Commission for the 2020 Census.

President Trump recently named Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney as his acting Chief of Staff. Having worked with Mick when he represented South Carolina in the House of Representatives, I think the President has made a good choice.

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) is requesting a compliance report on the Trump administration’s implementation of the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016.
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