I rise in support of merit-based hiring, especially in the Federal Government, because this administration, which has talked a lot about the evils of diversity and fired veterans left and right, is now focusing its hiring efforts…

In his inauguration address, President Trump declared that America was entering a golden age, a new chapter of economic prosperity. For Virginians, and millions across the country, that promise remains unfulfilled. Instead of prosperity…

I rise to congratulate the Patriot High School class of 2025. This year's graduating class is a remarkable group of students, including 405 students who are continuing their studies in college, 24 who are attending trade schools, 19 who…

I rise to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Brentsville High School class of 2025 in Prince William County. I was honored to join the graduates at their ceremony this past weekend. Whether on the athletic field, in band…

today, I also rise to honor and congratulate the graduates of Gainesville High School's class of 2025. To the graduates, as they become Cardinal alumni and take the big step into their future endeavors, they can remember the lessons that…

today, I rise to honor and congratulate the graduates of Manassas Park High School's class of 2025 from the city of Manassas Park. I was honored to be there to celebrate on the football field with them. I am glad it didn't rain on us. The…

I rise to celebrate the achievements of Battlefield High School's class of 2025 in Prince William County. I was honored to be there this past week to celebrate the 555 Bobcats, who packed Eagle Bank Arena with a lot of proud parents and…

I rise to congratulate the students of Stone Hill Middle School, in Ashburn, Virginia: Avee, Neil, Vibhav, and Aarav; and their teacher, Pardeep, for placing third in the National Space Sustainability Competition. This competition allows…

from celebrating holidays to hosting community events, the Rajdhani Mandir temple is a cornerstone of the Hindu community in our region. This year, we will mark an important milestone of the temple's 25-year anniversary, years of bringing…

I rise today to oppose the Department of Homeland Security's termination of temporary protected status for Afghans. TPS has provided a lifeline to Afghans who supported U.S. national security efforts and risked their lives to support our…

Moody's, a credit rating firm, downgraded America's credit rating this past weekend. What does this mean? It is like when your credit score goes down. It will make it more expensive for a country to borrow money, and the interest rate on…

I also rise to congratulate the winners of the 2025 Leesburg Business Awards. These businesses have gone above and beyond to serve and benefit our community. The winner of the Arts and Cultural Award was BENEFIT, a nonprofit of musicians…

I rise today to honor Willing Warriors and the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the Warrior Retreat. Willing Warriors is an organization in Haymarket, Virginia, that supports wounded, ill, and injured servicemembers. They provide cost-free…

I rise to recognize National Police Week, which was this past week. We celebrated it by supporting and honoring the brave law enforcement officers who serve our communities across the country and the great work that organizations do to…

A study a few weeks ago said that a 25 percent reduction in public support of science and research would correlate to a 3.8 percent drop in economic output. That is the same as the Great Recession. That is how bad it would be. Protecting…

I rise to recognize the month of May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Virginia is home to a dynamic and growing AANHPI community, a community that across the country and in Virginia contributes in…

To the more than 3.8 million educators across the country, I wish you a happy National Teacher Appreciation Day. I know our teachers work tirelessly to provide our students with an education that opens the door to opportunity, and I am…

Our kids, our seniors, and constituents deserve to live healthy, prosperous, and independent lives. That is why I spoke with hundreds of my constituents at a Medicaid townhall this past weekend, since most of them depend on Medicaid to…

I regret that I was not present to vote on Roll Call No. 115. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 115. ____________________

For years now, we have heard a lot of false accusations about rigged elections and voter fraud. For instance, despite accusations that noncitizens were casting ballots in Virginia, studies found that there were zero instances of…

Finally, I rise today to address the administration's efforts to dismantle a cornerstone of American speech, our public media system. The administration is calling on Congress to rescind appropriations for PBS and NPR, two public media…

We have heard how the recent DOGE cuts are impacting Federal employees, seniors, and veterans, but these cuts are also impacting our children, particularly vulnerable children. Recently, the Department of Justice announced the termination…

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. Thousands of Vietnamese families escaped during the war, coming to America, and Virginia, in search of safety, opportunity, and a new life. There are now over 2.3 million Vietnamese…

I rise out of concern today over the recent firings at Fannie Mae, firings that have impacted many of my constituents, especially in the Indian-American community, constituents who have been dedicated employees for years with exemplary…

To Sikhs both in America and around the world, I wish everyone a happy Vaisakhi. For those who don't know, Vaisakhi marks the beginning of the harvest season. It is a momentous occasion in the Sikh community. Over the weekend, I had the…