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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to strip Kevin McCarthy from the Speakership:
Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the Capital Region Airport Commission was awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant. The Capital Region Airport Commission, which oversees Richmond International Airport (RIC), will receive $1,000,000 in federal funding to support air service operations and expand service to the Pacific Northwest.
This week’s newsletter is a little late because chaos gripped the House earlier this week. Here’s what happened over the past 10 days.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) voted in support of H.R. 5860, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, to temporarily fund the government through November 17th.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) voted against House Republicans’ extreme Continuing Resolution (CR) to protect hardworking Virginians and Americans across the nation. The proposed CR includes a minimum 30% minimum cut to discretionary spending levels. The CR failed on a vote of 198 to 232.
The clock is ticking as we head towards the end of the fiscal year on September 30th - and the House still has only passed one out of twelve appropriations bills. We only have 4 days to avoid a government shutdown by passing those bills (highly unlikely) or a continuing resolution to authorize spending for a short period of time until those bills can pass. If last week is any indication, we are in for more House Republican chaos and dysfunction.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) and Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) introduced H.R. 5581, the bipartisan Child Care Assistance for Maternal Health Act to increase short-term child care access for mothers and their families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
Washington, D.C. – Today, on National Voter Registration Day, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) and every House Democrat to introduce H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.