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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswomen Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Jennifer Kiggans (VA-02) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced H.Res. 877, a bipartisan resolution to recognize November as Prematurity Awareness Month.
Tazewell, Va. — In case you missed it, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined advocates, doctors and community members at Tazewell County Public Library on Aug. 28 to sound the alarm on the recently-passed Republican cuts to Medicaid that will put rural hospitals across the commonwealth at risk of closure.
The woman who represents Virginia’s 4th Congressional District made a stop in Charlottesville on Wednesday, August 27, warning of the effects that federal cuts will have on the Commonwealth’s budget.
Tazewell, Va. — On Thursday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m., U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) will join advocates, doctors and community members at Tazewell County Public Library to sound the alarm on the recently-passed Republican cuts to Medicaid that will put rural hospitals across the commonwealth at risk of closure.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Representatives Maxine Dexter (OR-03) and Paul Tonko (NY-20) to introduce the Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act, new legislation aimed at strengthening national understanding and response strategies to protect children’s health during wildfire smoke events. Wildfire smoke contains dangerous pollutants that can trigger asthma, worsen respiratory conditions and increase the risk of long-term lung damage.
Katina Moss was surprised to receive a letter in the mail indicating she qualified for Medicaid coverage.
Moss, 51, who lives in Richmond, said she applied for coverage in 2020 or 2021, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She completed the required forms online but was not sure if she had finished all of them.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House passage of the Senate-amended budget plan:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Representatives Jared Golden (ME-02), Young Kim (CA-40), and David Valadao (CA-22) to introduce the Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act, which would require private health insurance companies to fully cover the costs of childbirth and related maternity care.