Statements and posts
11 press releases and posts, newest first.
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McClellan Launches 2026 Veteran of the Year Program
Launched 2026 Veteran of the Year Program to honor district veterans.
“Veterans gave their time and put their bodies on the line to protect our nation, and they continue to serve after their military careers. Their commitment, courage and selflessness deserves our respect and deepest gratitude.”
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Led Virginia delegation letter opposing Trump administration's Roadless Rule rescission.
“This proposal would strip protections from approximately 84% of Virginia’s roadless areas, opening these lands to road construction, logging, and other industrial activities. The consequences for Virginia’s environment, economy, and public health would be severe, falling squarely on the families and communities we…”
Roadless Rule Rescission OppositionPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District.
“Virginians recognize the historical value of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields and the critical role this beautiful landscape played in the Civil War.”
Shenandoah Valley VALOR ActPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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McClellan Celebrates Securing Three Virginia Initiatives in Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Celebrated securing three Virginia water infrastructure initiatives in Water Resources Development Act.
“The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 serves as proof that Congress can still work together on a bipartisan basis to tangibly better the lives of local communities and environments for generations to come. This bill will significantly strengthen our waterways, ports, harbors and critical water infrastructure…”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673
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McClellan Announces Launch of the 2026-2027 Youth Advisory Council for Virginia’s Fourth
Announced launch of Youth Advisory Council for high school students in Virginia's Fourth District.
“Students thrive when they are encouraged to share their perspective and confronted with new ideas that teach them to think for themselves. Yet many young people think their voices aren’t being heard by those in power.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Voted for bills to ensure data centers pay fair share of energy costs.
“While these bills are an important first step, they do not go far enough to be the last. Congress must also pursue greater transparency and regulation for data center projects, ensure local governments siting these projects coordinate with state and federal regulators that address the impact they have on energy demand…”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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McClellan Statement on Sanctions Against Russia and Granting Trump Unilateral Tariff Authority
Voted against sanctions bill that grants president unilateral tariff authority.
“In a government that hinges on checks and balances, we cannot further cede Congress’s constitutional authority to levy tariffs and allow the executive to operate with total tariff power. To address Russia’s war in Ukraine, we need substantive action that both sanctions Russia and its allies for their aggression and…”
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActTariffsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 5334 · voted Nay Sep 16, 2026, roll 668
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McClellan Statement on Al Green’s Resolution to Impeach Trump
Voted present on motion to table Trump impeachment resolution.
“When Articles of Impeachment were raised against Trump last year, I voted present on a motion to table the resolution so that a proper investigation could be conducted. For those same reasons, I voted present on today’s motion to table Representative Green’s latest Articles of Impeachment.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
Mentions H.Res. 1486 · voted Present Sep 15, 2026, roll 658
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McClellan Joins Bipartisan Push to Build the Crisis Care System Behind 988
Ahead of 988 Day, Congressman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) to reintroduce the 988 Implementation Act today with Congressmembers Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Troy…
“Every year, 988 call centers respond to hundreds of thousands of calls and work around the clock to provide callers with the mental health and crisis management care they need. The 988 Implementation Act will increase access to care with greater support, workforce development opportunities and more.”
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McClellan, Moulton Introduce Bill to Provide Coverage for Crisis Response Services
Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced H.R. 10240, the Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act, to expand insurance coverage for crisis response services.
“988 call centers play a vital role in connecting individuals struggling with mental health conditions to a trusted professional who can provide the assistance, resources and care they need. This could make the difference between life or death for someone in a mental health crisis. Today, we fight to support these local…”
Mentions H.R. 10240
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On Monday, August 10th, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led 19 House Members in calling on the U.S. Department of Education to reverse its elimination of a critical tool to protect students from discrimination under Title VI of the…
“Congress has a responsibility to ensure that federal civil rights laws are faithfully implemented and that every student has equal access to educational opportunity. We remain deeply concerned that this action may significantly weaken the federal government’s ability to identify and remedy systemic discrimination in…”