Press Releases

McClellan Leads 20 Members to Safeguard DEI Initiatives in FY25 NDAA

October 31, 2024

Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led a group of 20 Members in sending a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Wicker and House Armed Services Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith. The lawmakers urged Armed Services leadership to reject any provisions that undermine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the Department of Defense (DoD) in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA).

McClellan Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Allow Youngkin’s Voter Purge to Resume

October 30, 2024

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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court granted a stay of the lower court’s injunction of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s voter purge.

McClellan Announces $6 Million in DOT Grant Award to Enhance Safety and Improve Service of Central Virginia Rail

October 29, 2024

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McClellan Announces Over $5 Million to Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to Modernize Virginia Rail and Improve Accessibility

October 25, 2024

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Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) will receive $5,836,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The funding will support upgrades to the Staples Mill Station and improve accessibility, safety, and passenger experience.

McClellan Statement on Federal Court Decision to Block Youngkin’s Voter Roll Purge

October 25, 2024

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I welcome the U.S. District Judge Patricia Giles’ ruling to temporarily block Governor Youngkin’s order and prevent the disenfranchisement of thousands of Virginia voters. There is no evidence of widespread non-citizen voting in Virginia or in any state in our nation.

McClellan Launches 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council

October 23, 2024

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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of her inaugural Youth Advisory Council District Program to provide high school students with a platform to engage with McClellan, her congressional staff, and current events through monthly meetings.

McClellan, Spanberger, Wittman Announce $2.25 Million Grant Award for Richmond International Airport

October 22, 2024

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Richmond, VA – Today, Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), and Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) announced Richmond International Airport (RIC) will receive $2,250,000 to design a consolidated Passenger Screening Checkpoint to improve passenger flow and reduce congestion.

McClellan Statement on the Anniversary of the October 7th Terrorist Attack

October 7, 2024

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel:

McClellan Votes to Fund the Government, Avoid Shutdown at Hands of House Republicans

September 25, 2024

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after she voted in support of H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025:

McClellan stands behind a podium flanked by Members of Congress, including Whip Katherine Clark, at a press conference on child care.

McClellan Joins Whip Clark to Invest in Child Care, Call Out GOP on Inaction

September 25, 2024

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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) and four other House Democrats to reintroduce the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act, two bills that address America’s child care crisis with robust investment in early learning facilities and educators.