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This was Congress's last week in session before the August recess, and we finished a day early due to House Republican Caucus dysfunction. We were supposed to consider two of the twelve pending FY2024 appropriations bills, but only one made it to the floor because House Republican moderates and conservatives could not reach an agreement on the other.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and nine House Democrat colleagues to introduce the Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military (EQUITY) Act, legislation to prohibit discrimination in the armed forces.
By Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA)
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led eleven of her House colleagues in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, urging the EPA to comprehensively address the formation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) created by the fluorination of plastics. The bipartisan group of lawmakers also called for increased transparency regarding how the EPA plans to consider PFAS Significant New Use Notices under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Congress was back in session for a very busy week of votes, bill introductions, press conferences, a Congressional picnic at the White House, and a Joint Session of Congress to hear from President Isaac Herzog of Israel to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel. |
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In case you missed it: This week, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), a Vice Chair of the Congressional ERA Caucus,took significant action ahead of the 100
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) voted in support of H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, to reauthorize federal funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) voted against House Republicans’ Schools Not Shelters Act to stand up for education funding, America’s school systems, and asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), a member of the Task Force on Strengthening Democracy, joined Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03) and over 130 House Democrats to introduce H.R.
After a two week recess, Congress is back in session for a three week sprint to the August recess. The main event last week was the floor vote on the 2024 Fiscal Year National Defense Authorization Act (FY24 NDAA).
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House Republicans Stoke Culture Wars in NDAA |