Press Releases

Today, Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11), U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) released the following statement:“The rise in political violence—which has inflicted tragedy upon the families… Read more »

Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) officially announced the admission of Rep. James Walkinshaw (VA-11) to the Coalition. With the addition of Rep. Walkinshaw, New Dems now stand at 116 Members, an all-time record for the Coalition. “I am incredibly proud to welcome Rep. Walkinshaw into the New Dem ranks. An experienced public servant, Rep. Walkinshaw has spent his… Read more »

Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) today introduced his first piece of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act, a measure that would prevent any president from unilaterally dismantling or hollowing out federal agencies without Congressional approval.“Congress—not a President and his billionaire… Read more »

Today, moments after being sworn in, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) announced the following statement: “Moments after being sworn in to represent Virginia’s 11th District, I became the 217th Member of the House to sign the discharge petition to force a floor vote on bipartisan legislation requiring the release of Jeffrey Epstein–related… Read more »

U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House. The Honorable James Walkinshaw was elected to serve as Representative of Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. Representative James Walkinshaw was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office. Read more »

The newest Member of Congress was sworn in September 10, 2025. Read more »

The First Session of the 119th U.S. Congress convened in January of 2025 in Washington, DC. Read more »