Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Democratic members of Virginia’s congressional delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to OMB Director Russ Vought clarifying that threats to withhold or cancel back pay to furloughed federal workers would be illegal. The letter was signed by Representatives Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (VA-08), Robert C.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the League of Conservation Voters hosted a virtual press conference on the negative impacts of Trump’s government shutdown on communities across the country with U.S. Representatives Jennifer McClellan, Steven Horsford, Sean Casten, and Mike Levin and state partners in the Conservation Voters Movement (CVM).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on the impending shutdown of the federal government:
“Republicans control both chambers of Congress and the White House. They had every tool at their disposal to avoid a government shutdown. Yet their actions, or lack thereof, these past few weeks have caused immense uncertainty for millions of Americans and their livelihoods, amidst a health care and affordability crisis of their own making.
In case you missed it, U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03), U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08), U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and U.S. Rep. James Walkinshaw (VA-11) on Monday joined Protect Our Care Virginia to discuss the ongoing Trump-GOP health care disaster and the urgent need to stop GOP premium hikes by making Affordable Care Act enhanced Premium Tax Credits permanent.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after Erik Siebert, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned amidst pressure from the Trump Administration:
“Federal prosecutors play a critical role ensuring the rule of law by enforcing federal laws without bias. They must remain impartial and free from partisan politics or personal vendettas. These prosecutors represent the people, not the President.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on H.Res. 719:
“The horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk was a tragedy that never should have occurred. No one should be killed or fear for their life for voicing their opinion and participating in our democracy.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act:
“From day one, House Democrats stood together in our willingness to work across the aisle to fully fund the government and ensure all agencies, programs and departments have the resources and employees they need to continue serving the American people. From day one, House Republicans denied us a seat at the table.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to reintroduce legislation to help increase access to on-campus child care for the more than 3 million parenting students currently enrolled in postsecondary education programs.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA-02), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) introduced H.Res.720 to formally designate September as African Diaspora Heritage Month.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led 7 Members of the Virginia delegation — including U.S.