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June 2, 2026

There is little that unites Republicans and Democrats these days. From the economy to immigration to tax policy, seeking common ground can be challenging. But long before we joined Congress, we had the same formative experience: an American childhood full of fun and freedom.

The kind of childhood that made us resilient, curious and creative.

May 28, 2026
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As gas prices skyrocket and our U.S. servicemembers continue to face greater risk for no good reason and with no end in sight, House Republicans again voted to block a War Powers Resolution to bring our troops home and end President Trump’s war in Iran. For the third time, I voted yes.

May 22, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) applauded a $5.8 million Airport Terminal Program grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC). This funding comes after McClellan led a letter with Reps.

May 19, 2026

Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it: On Friday, May 15th, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), State Senator Lashrecse D. Aird (SD-13) and State Delegate Kimberly Pope Adams (HD-82) sent a letter to the Chairman and CEO of Envolve LLC demanding answers and swift resolution to deteriorating living conditions at Carriage House Apartments, an affordable housing community in Petersburg, Virginia.

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"American Dream" by Gabrielle Williams.
May 19, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Virginia’s Fourth District. The overall first place winner, Gabrielle Williams, submitted her original acrylic painting entitled American Dream. An eleventh grader attending Thomas Dale High School in Chester, Virginia, Gabrielle is a dedicated student artist and scholar whose accomplishments reflect both academic excellence and creative achievement.

May 15, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced H.R 8853 to expand grant funding opportunities for Amtrak, a cornerstone of the U.S. public transportation system. The bill, the Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act, would make it easier for Amtrak to complete future projects, cut down on completion timelines and improve passenger rail for the millions who rely on it each year.

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May 15, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) led 16 Members in sending a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr demanding more information on the “invidious forms” of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) the agency has targeted under his leadership and calling out this Administration’s weaponization of the FCC for its partisan agenda.

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May 15, 2026

Congressional Democrats are accusing Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr of leveraging merger reviews and broadcast licensing decisions to push companies to scrap diversity initiatives, raising alarms about political pressure inside a powerful independent regulator.

May 14, 2026

Once upon a time, kids walked to school, played in the neighborhood park and made a few bucks babysitting, but there have been enough calls to social workers complaining that these amount to child neglect to start Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-4th, thinking some clarity might help.

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Photo of Rep. McClellan speaking at the Roadless Rule presser.
May 13, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined multiple members of Congress and a broad array of advocates from across the country in opposition to the Trump Administration’s plan to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.

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