since May, 33 new small businesses have officially opened in Prince William County. They include AlSham, a Syrian grocery store and bakery; GN Banquet Center, an event venue; Modern Remodeling, a restoration service; Shotted, a Saudi-style…

We have more questions now than we did going in — and we want more answers and more people to talk to.

Virginia Federal employees are still being fired, RIF'd, and harassed by this administration. Last week, I heard from a constituent who received a termination letter from the Department of Health and Human Services just hours before it…

I rise to commemorate Korean War Armistice Day and to honor the millions of servicemembers who fought during the Korean war. This year marks the 16th anniversary of Proclamation 8399, a proclamation to establish National Korean War…

I also rise today with profound sadness to honor the life and memory of Supervisor Bob Weir, who served the Gainesville District on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors starting in 2023. A husband and a father of three, Bob…

Last week our community got a major win. The Supreme Court of Virginia upheld a bill that I had passed, one that prevented a 40 percent toll hike on the Dulles Greenway, maybe more. Without this bill tolls would have jumped from at least…

across the country, Americans' utilities bills are going up, and this administration's actions are just making things worse, giving out favors to the fossil fuel industry. Last week, employees of the Department of the Interior received a…

Congratulations to former Ms. Loudoun County, now Ms. Virginia, Madison Whitbeck. Madison is a proud graduate of Riverside High School in Loudoun County where she cultivated a love for the arts. Madison will spend the year traveling to…

I rise today out of deep concern for students across Virginia and the country. Right now, this administration is withholding nearly $7 billion in congressionally approved education funding. This is money meant for public schools. These…

I rise to congratulate 37 outstanding students in my district who accepted appointments to the Nation's military academies. They just reported last week, and these are incredibly impressive young men and women. My district, Virginia's…

I rise today to highlight a concern I have heard from many constituents about the delays and uncertainty in the visa process at U.S. Embassies, particularly in Islamabad. Families in my district have cases stuck in administrative…

I rise today to honor Brigadier General Donald Wayne Hansen, who recently celebrated his 92nd birthday. This milestone marks a lifetime of extraordinary military service and leadership. General Hansen's nearly three-decade career began…

I rise to congratulate the winners of this year's Congressional Award medalists from Virginia's 10th District. These young men and women put in 400-plus hours of volunteer work and 200-plus hours of personal development, as well as…

meet Tariff Bear. He is cute, soft, and cuddly. He is only triple the cost of a normal bear like him. He is here to show us how this administration's tariffs are raising costs on families' favorite toys, clothes, and shoes because toys…

I rise to recognize the Puerto Rican Alliance of Northern Virginia for hosting and organizing their third annual festival. Virginia is home to a vibrant Puerto Rican community, and the festival celebrates the community's culture and…

I rise to congratulate the 767 graduates of Loudoun Valley High School's class of 2025. In their time as Vikings, this class has learned to lead with Viking Values, respecting one another, extending empathy, and acting with integrity. This…

Congratulations to the 463 students at Lightridge's High School class of 2025, a group that has accomplished so much. Over the last 4 years, as Lightning, they have struck us all with their amazing theater performances and band…

I rise to congratulate the 345 graduates of Heritage High School and their class of 2025. In their time as part of the Pride, the varsity baseball team won the regional championship. Students put on their first student-led sensory…

I rise to congratulate the 359 graduates of Loudoun County High School and their class of 2025. In their time as Captains, this class has gone above and beyond in creativity, leadership, and spirit. They have excelled across a wide range…

many people think after Elon Musk left his post and is taking shots at the administration that DOGE is over, but that is simply not true. The real architect of DOGE is Russell Vought. Vought is the co-author of Project 2025, the memo that…

imagine if someone owes you money and they said they would pay you back immediately, but they take weeks, months, and then years to do so. That is what is going on right now with our Federal Government. The IRS has a backlog of tax refunds…

I congratulate the 451 graduates of John Champe High School's class of 2025. This class has a lot to be proud of. In their time as Knights, the girls' soccer team made history by winning their first State title. A member of the swimming…

the big, ugly bill the House passed is actually far worse than we thought for Virginians. A new report shows that the red tape this bill adds to Medicaid eligibility could leave over 400,000 people in Virginia uninsured. That will lead to…

I rise to celebrate the new fire station that just opened off of Route 50, Station 7. This new 23,000-square-foot facility is replacing the previous fire station that was built in 1971 and will provide crucial, lifesaving services to over…

I rise to congratulate the graduates of Potomac Falls High School's class of 2025. In their time as Panthers, they participated in a wide range of clubs and activities, including cybersecurity club, ice hockey, and Latin dance. They…