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May 23, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) introduced the Accessible Campus Commuting and Expanded Student Savings (ACCESS) Act to improve accessibility and affordability of higher education.

The cost of transportation is a significant barrier for many students, yet is often overlooked as students weigh the affordability of college and apprenticeship programs. 

Issues:Education
May 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 1:

“Today House Republicans voted to pass One Big Ugly Bill that betrays the American people by funding tax cuts for the wealthiest few on the backs of the most vulnerable.

May 21, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after news of Congressman Gerry Connolly’s (VA-11) passing: 

May 19, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement in response to news that the Justice Department charged Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10):

Issues:Congress
May 19, 2025
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Last week, House Republicans advanced the largest portions of their “big beautiful bill” to fund the government for fiscal year (FY) 2026 as the Energy & Commerce, Agriculture, and Ways & Means Committees met to consider their respective portions.

May 16, 2025

Richmond, Va. — In case you missed it, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) on Thursday joined Protect Our Care Virginia to discuss the latest developments in the GOP assault on Medicaid. 

Issues:Health
May 14, 2025

Washington, D.C. Today, New Democrat Coalition Energy & Commerce Committee Members, including Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01), Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50), Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-03), Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02), and Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued a joint statement following the Committee’s markup and party-line passage of the Republican reconciliation package:

Issues:Health
May 14, 2025

This week, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA) joined House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) members on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, slamming House Republicans’ obscene budget reconciliation plan to gut life-saving pollution reduction programs, raise Americans’ electricity bills, cut off critical support for high-tech American manufacturing, and legalize corruption for oil and gas companies. These members included SEEC Co-Chairs Reps.

Issues:EnergyHealth
May 12, 2025
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To all the mothers, I hope you had a fabulous Mother’s Day. To those who have lost a mother or child, I hope your memories provided more smiles than tears. In addition to mothers, last week we honored and appreciated teachers, nurses, public service workers and small businesses. Meanwhile, the House geared up for a marathon week of committee action on budget bills starting tomorrow. 

 

DEFENDING FEDERAL WORKERS DURING PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK

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In Our Hands by Journi Marlow
May 9, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. The first place winner for Virginia’s Fourth is Journi Marlow with her acrylic painting, In Our Hands. Journi is an eleventh grader who attends Henrico High School. Her art has been featured in live interviews and community exhibitions, and she has served as a youth panelist speaking on the power of art for personal and collective change. Her work will be displayed in the U.S.