Kaine, Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to End Legacy Admissions
this bipartisan bill to provide Americans of all backgrounds the same chance to pursue higher education and help
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Scott Condemns Rescission of Affirmative Action Guidance
given an equal chance to get ahead.” Background: Following Donald Trump’s unprecedented firing
Scott's Statement on Trump v. Slaughter
interest of President Trump and his wealthy cronies.” Background: On February 13, 2025, Ranking Member Scott, House Committee
Scott, Pocan, Hirono, Murray, Reed, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Make College More Affordable, Double Pell Grant
Grant for millions of students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. By doubling the maximum Pell … leadership on behalf of students from low-income backgrounds and students of color and urge Congress to pass
Warner Introduces Bill to Prevent Unqualified Appointees from Overriding Senate-Confirmed Intelligence Leadership
install a political ally with no intelligence background, no national security credentials, and a record of using government … professional intelligence or national security background. His appointment as Acting DNI bypassed multiple Senate-confirmed officials across
Scott, Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
welcome and educate every child regardless of their background or income, and public funding should stay in public
McClellan, Takano, Kaine, Baldwin Introduce Resolution to Formally Apologize to LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Civil Servants
Forces and Foreign Service welcome people of all backgrounds.” “This Administration has been hostile to the idea
Ricketts, Kaine Introduce Bill to Bolster AUKUS Cooperation
compliance with non-proliferation commitments under the MTCR. BACKGROUND . The license-free environment established under AUKUS has enabled
During Pride Month, Kaine & Baldwin Introduce Resolution Apologizing for Government Discrimination Against LGBT Civil Servants, Servicemembers
Forces and Foreign Service welcome people of all backgrounds.” “This Administration has been hostile to the idea
McClellan, Tonko Introduce Bill to Support the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
advancement. Consequently, STEM students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, risk not taking full advantage of the resources
Warner, Kaine, Van Hollen & Alsobrooks Raise Concerns Over Blanket Pause on Immigration Decisions Based on National Origin
whom have already undergone extensive, multi-step background checks, interviews, and security screenings, now face indefinite uncertainty through
Warner, Kaine, Van Hollen & Alsobrooks Raise Concerns Over Blanket Pause on Immigration Decisions Based on National Origin
whom have already undergone extensive, multi-step background checks, interviews, and security screenings, now face indefinite uncertainty through
Senate Intelligence Committee Passes the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
intelligence to protect our homeland,” said Chairman Cotton. Background: The IAA for Fiscal Year 2027 authorizes funding
Merkley, Kaine, Colleagues Slam Trump Putting His Face on U.S. Passport
Americans of every political, cultural, and religious background. Its imagery has long reflected our shared national heritage through
Walkinshaw Legislation to Strengthen Veteran Tech Training and Boost Job Outcomes Clears Committee
heads to the full House for consideration. Background: Recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports found significant gaps
Warner, Scott Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Screening and Training in Senior CARE
National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), a national criminal background check system, to verify the records of potential caregivers … NPDB and instead rely on state-level criminal background checks that can often omit key details about
Warner & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Americans for the Scourge of Gun Violence
many provisions of the Virginia Plan, including improving background checks, strengthening safeguards for victims of domestic violence
Warner and Kaine Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Americans from the Scourge of Gun Violence
many provisions of the Virginia Plan, including improving background checks, strengthening safeguards for victims of domestic violence
Vindman Introduces Bill to Restore Crucial Funding for Sickle Cell Disease Research
read full bill text here . BACKGROUND Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders where
Beyer, Lawler, Jacobs Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote AI Foundation Model Transparency
model—how it was built and what background information it bases its results on—would greatly increase transparency
Vindman, Pfluger, & Baumgartner Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans and Combat Deadly Nitazenes
read the full bill text here . BACKGROUND In August 2025, Vindman and Baumgartner introduced the first-ever bill
Vindman and McClain Delaney Introduce Two Bills to Address Agricultural Conservation Workforce Shortages
fill these important roles on day one.” BACKGROUND Across the country, the agricultural conservation workforce is facing growing
ICYMI: Vindman Delivers More Than $1 Million to Spotsylvania County for Road Improvements
neighbors and everyone traveling through this region.” BACKGROUND For FY2026 the U.S. House of Representatives reopened the Community
Vindman Celebrates Funding Secured for the Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge Campus HVAC Program
stronger community, and a stronger future for Virginia.” BACKGROUND For FY2026 the U.S. House of Representatives reopened
ICYMI: Vindman Presents $250,000 to Stafford County for Leeland Road Safety Improvements
Stafford County Board of Supervisors, George Washington District. BACKGROUND For FY2026 the U.S. House of Representatives reopened