Rep. James Walkinshaw Ahead of House Vote to Release the Epstein Files

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Representative James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement ahead of the House vote to force Trump’s Department of Justice to release the Epstein Files. “I will proudly vote YES to release the Epstein Files. From the start, Donald Trump’s behavior around these documents has been strange, frantic, and deeply troubling. This White House cover-up has been directed from the…

MAGA Republicans Deny Vote on Walkinshaw Amendment to Defund DOGE

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Last night, House Republicans blocked a vote on Congressman James R. Walkinshaw’s amendment aimed at defunding DOGE, the chaotic and reckless program that has disrupted federal agencies across the government. “Republicans had the opportunity to rein in Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s disastrous DOGE program, which has brought complete chaos to the federal government,” said Congressman…

Walkinshaw Statement on the Senate Republican plan to pass a Continuing Resolution

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Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), released the following statement on the Senate Republican plan to pass a Continuing Resolution.­­ “Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have made one thing abundantly clear during this Republican shutdown: they will go to any length to take health care away from hardworking Americans. For 41 days, they’ve refused to work with…

Walkinshaw, Kaine, Bera Urge U.S. Ambassador to PRC to Condemn PRC’s Forced Repatriation of North Korean Refugees

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Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs and the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Korea, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Senator Tim Kaine(D-VA), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Representatives Jim McGovern (MA-02) and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) sent a letter to urge the U.S.…

Reps. Walkinshaw, Jacobs, and Elfreth Introduce Bill to Shield Federal Workers from Bank Fees During Government Shutdown

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On Day 38 of the federal government shutdown, Reps. James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) introduced legislation to shield federal workers and service members from bank fees during a government shutdown. The Protect Military and Federal Employees from Unfair Bank Fees Actwould prevent banks from charging late or overdraft fees on any federal worker’s or…

Walkinshaw Statement on House Republicans Lies About George Mason University President

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Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), who represents George Mason University in Congress, released the following statement on disgraced Chairman Jim Jordan’s lies about President Gregory Washington: “Here in Virginia, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, students, faculty, and business leaders know the truth: President Gregory Washington has been an exemplary leader in the most…

Walkinshaw, Warner, Beyer, and Subramanyam Demand DHS Reinstate ICE Oversight Staff Furloughed During Republican Shutdown

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Following their September oversight visit of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Chantilly, Virginia, Representative James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Representative Don S. Beyer, Jr. (VA-08), and Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reverse its decision to furlough the civil…

Statement from Congressman James Walkinshaw on the Retirement Announcement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi

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Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released the following statement on the retirement announcement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. “As Chief of Staff to the late Congressman Gerry Connolly for more than a decade, I witnessed Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s extraordinary leadership up close. She willed the…

Walkinshaw Applauds Court Ruling Forcing Trump to Follow the Law and Release Food Aid for 42 Million Americans

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Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, applauded a federal court’s decision ordering the Trump Administration to release emergency SNAP contingency funds that Congress has already approved. The ruling forces Trump to follow the law and ensure that 42 million Americans — including children, seniors, and veterans —…

Walkinshaw, Vindman Lead Virginia Delegation Colleagues in Urging Attorney General Jason Miyares to Join Multistate Lawsuit to Protect SNAP Funding

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Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) today led Democratic members of Virginia’s congressional delegation — including Representatives Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) — in sending a letter to Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares urging him to join other state…