Ensuring those resources are in place is so important as these young people transition out of foster care.
Jennifer Wexton
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Jennifer Lynn Wexton is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Virginia's 10th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Wexton has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights during her time in office. She has a background in law and public service, having previously served as a prosecutor and a state senator in Virginia.
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April 29, 2024
The least we can do to not just help our foster youth but also help prevent homelessness is to catch our young adults when they need us the most and house them.
— Jennifer Wexton
Last year, I was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP. I describe it as 'Parkinson's on steroids,' and I don't recommend it.
Transit workers deserve to be treated with respect and to be free from violence, injury, and harassment in the workplace.
I have no doubt you will continue Chairman Cole's high standard of leadership for this great subcommittee.
I also want to thank you for your and the administration's steadfast support for our Nation's transit systems and transit workers.
Mr. Kilmer has been a friend of this subcommittee for a long time and always comes with hope for a better tomorrow.
It is very important that the subcommittee hear the concerns of our fellow legislators and members of the public before we begin to work on marking up our fiscal year 2025 subcommittee bill.
One of the things I am most proud of during my time in Congress is the progress we have made to get Capitol Police greater mental health resources.
As most of you now know, last year I was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP. I describe it as 'Parkinson's on steroids,' and I don't recommend it.
As the founder of the Congressional Task Force on Digital Citizenship, I am particularly interested in the intersection of these two areas.
I regret that I was not able to be present to vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted: ``no'' on rollcall No. 692, ``no'' on rollcall No. 693, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 694, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 695, ``yea'' on rollcall No…
I urge the Committee's support for the bipartisan AGRITOURISM Act and its inclusion in next year's farm bill.
This bipartisan bill establishes an office within the Department of Agriculture to promote agritourism activities and businesses.
If the Western world decides that they're going to abandon Hong Kong and think that, Oh, if we abandon Hong Kong we can just put all our efforts into Taiwan, then that actually emboldens China to think that they can get away with…
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank the witnesses for being here too.
It is unfortunate that my colleagues across the aisle hosting this hearing aimed at disparaging the Federal workforce during Public Service Recognition Week.
I urge the Committee in the strongest possible terms to avoid making any additional statutory exemptions to the current Perimeter Rule at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
I encourage the Committee to require lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication on all domestic and international flights in the United States.
If the Republicans push our country off over the cliff in a misguided attempt to cut discretionary spending by 20 percent or more, benefits for 65 million Americans on Social Security and 18 million American veterans could be disrupted.





