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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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Dec 18, 2019

I include in the Record my remarks supporting the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of both articles of impeachment. I did not come to Congress to impeach the President, but his actions have left…

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Dec 11, 2019

A constituent of mine named Josh aged out of his parent's health insurance when he turned 26. Josh was a Type 1 diabetic and by then, his insulin cost was nearly $1,200 per month. So he switched to over-the-counter insulin because, like so…

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Dec 3, 2019

the last shutdown that we had lasted for 35 days. It was only a partial shutdown but it still cost the economy billions of dollars.

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Nov 21, 2019

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 10 Offered by Mr. Delgado The CHAIR. It is now in order…

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Nov 21, 2019

I thank the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney) for introducing this important bipartisan legislation. My amendment to H.R. 1309 is a clarifying amendment to ensure that nothing in this act shall be construed to limit or diminish any…

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Nov 21, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 23, line 23, strike ``and''. Page 24, line 2, strike the period and insert a semicolon. Page 24, after line…

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Nov 21, 2019

I simply request that my colleagues support this underlying amendment and the underlying bill. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. Wexton). The…

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Oct 15, 2019

Are you aware that under the previous Administration, there were between five and seven full-time staff in addition to the Director?

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Oct 15, 2019

Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country and they deserve the highest quality of care, and at a minimum they should feel safe in our VA facilities.

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Oct 15, 2019

So do I, because this recommendation, to me, sounds like a bunch of gobbledy-gook.

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Oct 15, 2019

It would also be good for them to feel comfortable that their complaints will make it up the chain of command and be acted upon, and they will find out what the results of the investigation.

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Oct 14, 2019

Congresswoman Wexton was a tireless environmental advocate when she served in the Virginia State Senate, and she is keeping up the good fight as a freshman Member.

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Oct 14, 2019

Not only that, they would allow more time for water sanitation authorities to replace lead pipes even when that trigger level is reached.

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Oct 14, 2019

It's not a matter of if, it's when other municipalities are going to be going through the same thing.

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Oct 14, 2019

That is a couple generations of young people who could be living with elevated levels of lead in their blood and have the collateral consequences of that.

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Oct 14, 2019

It is quite alarming to hear what the residents of Essex County have been faced with...

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Sep 25, 2019

I often remind people that the satellites and the weather models were paid for with their taxes.

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Sep 19, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 2290, the Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act. This legislation would help protect Federal employees, government contractors, and…

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Sep 9, 2019

Now obviously, it's not working out that way. We have evidence that 99 percent of those people who applied for forgiveness were rejected over what most of us would view as technicalities and things that should not be.

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Jul 23, 2019

I thank the chairwoman for yielding and for her leadership on the very fine bills we have before the House here this afternoon. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my bill, H.R. 3153, the bipartisan EFFORT Act, which would expand…

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Jul 16, 2019

One area that continues to be harmed by disregard for science in the current Administration is reproductive health.

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Jul 15, 2019

Much has been said, both today and over the past 2-1/2 years by observers of EPA's actions, about the danger of politicizing these boards, and filling them with unqualified appointees, climate deniers, and a high number of individuals who…

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Jul 15, 2019

It concerns me that the Administration that is so bent on diluting science's role in regulatory decisions is now responsible for creating these important standards.

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Jul 11, 2019

I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. My amendment, No. 401, would examine the feasibility of piloting a workforce transition program for Active-Duty servicemen and -women who are currently in counterintelligence roles to give them…

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Jul 10, 2019

They are already having to deal with the effects of sea-level rise and the effects it has on our national security.

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