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Provided by Congressman Rob Wittman’s Office Congressman Rob Wittman, R-Va., and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today introduced bicameral, bipartisan legislation that would make it the policy of the United States to achieve the Navy’s requirement of 355 ships. Under the “Securing the Homeland by Increasing our Power on the Seas (SHIPS) Act,” the fleet would be comprised of the …

Provided by Congressman Rob Wittman’s Office U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Congressman Rob Wittman, R-Va., are scheduled to hold a press conference on Thursday, June 22, at 11:00 a. m., to unveil new legislation aimed at building a larger naval fleet. The “Securing the Homeland by Increasing our Power on the Seas (SHIPS) Act” would make it the policy …

Provided by Congresswoman Barbara Comstock’s Office Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA) released the following statement after the shooting that targeted Members of Congress today: “The heroic actions today by the U.S. Capitol Police officers at the scene of the shooting saved the lives of my colleagues and congressional staff members.  Our Capitol Police officers and colleagues who went to the aid …

Provided by Congresswoman Barbara Comstock’s Office Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA) has joined Congressmen Mike Coffman (R-CO) and Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY), for the bipartisan reintroduction of H.R. 2802, the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act.  “Buying a home is one of the best ways to lift people into the middle class and keep them there, which is why this bipartisan legislation …

Provided by Congresswoman Barbara Comstock Congresswoman Barbara Comstock made the following statement on H.R. 10, the Financial Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumer and Entrepreneurs (CHOICE) Act, that passed today by a vote of 233 to 186. “Whether someone is trying to get a mortgage on a house or a farm, or obtain a small business loan, the thousands …

Provided by Prince William County Department of Public Works Prince William County Landfill and Balls Ford Road Yard Waste Composting Facility will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The facilities will resume normal operation on Wednesday, July 5. The landfill and compost facility are open every day of the year, except New Year’s Day, Independence Day, …

Provided by Congresswoman Barbara Comstock’s Office Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA) today announced over thirty employers attending the 10th Congressional District Veterans Jobs Fair that will take place on June 12 from 10:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. at the Loudoun County Public School Administration Building located at 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, Virginia 20148.  Veterans, transitioning military, and military dependent jobseekers need to bring …

Provided by Congresswoman Barbara Comstock’s Office Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA) released the following statement on this year’s military service academy nominees from Virginia’s 10th District: “I am pleased to nominate these outstanding young men and women who I know will be exceptional representatives for Virginia’s 10th District at West Point, the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy.  They are all leaders …

Provided by Congresswoman Barbara Comstock’s Office Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA) released the following statement on the passing of former Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Pat Mullins. “I am saddened to hear the news that former Republican Party of Virginia Chairman, Pat Mullins, passed away earlier today after a car accident. Pat was a friend and activist who helped Republicans throughout …

Provided by Prince William County When Dominion Virginia Power submitted plans to construct a 230 kV double circuit transmission line and associated substation in Haymarket, it raised significant public interest. Residents raised concerns about potential negative impact to property values, and the Board of County Supervisors urged the SCC to select the “I-66 Hybrid Route,” which would underground approximately 3.2 …