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Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) released the following statement after voting in favor of two bills to reform the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act and H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act.
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The Virginia Educators Association (VEA) recognized Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke City) this past week with its “Solid as a Rock” award, indicating a 100 percent rating for his 2015 voting record. This is the second year in a row that Rasoul has received a 100 percent rating from the VEA.
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In remarks on the Senate floor Thursday, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine urged his colleagues to confirm Attorney General nominee Loretta E. Lynch.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is not informing the public about the big picture when it comes to natural gas infrastructure projects related to increased gas drilling in the Marcellus and Utica shale formations according to several environmental groups.
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I have been pleased to work over many years to make the legislative process transparent in order that citizens can understand what is behind a single vote.
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Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) released the following statement after voting against the FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act.
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Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 529, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand, strengthen, and modernize 529 college savings accounts.
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At the time of this writing, the General Assembly seems to be on course for an earlier than scheduled February 28 adjournment date.
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In a near-party-line vote, the Senate defeated Del. Rob Bell’s (R – Charlottesville) HB 2238, a bill to allow parents of some students with disabilities to spend taxpayer funds on alternative forms of education.
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On a party-line vote of 20-17, the Senate today approved Del. Jeff Campbell’s (R – Marion) HB 1318, a bill requiring voters who apply for mail-in absentee ballots to submit copies of a photo ID.
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