Eugene Simon Vindman
U.S. Representative · VA-7 · Democrat
Statements and posts
292 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Pentagon banned military personnel from using nonpublic information for prediction market bets.
“When individuals use sensitive military information to profit from bets on national security events, they jeopardize missions, endanger American lives, and undermine the public’s trust in our Armed Forces”
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Vindman Pushes for Greater Data Center Oversight as Virginians Face Rising Utility Bills
Introduced bill requiring data center transparency and disclosure of resource consumption.
“Virginians deserve to know who is building data centers in their communities, how much energy and water these facilities consume, and whether the costs are being shifted onto them through higher utility bills”
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HUGE MILESTONE: Vindman’s Office Returns $10 Million in Backlogged Dollars to Constituents
Announced office returned over $10 million in backlogged federal benefits to Virginia constituents.
“I’m proud to announce that my dedicated constituent services team has returned more than $10 million in backlogged benefits to constituents across the Seventh District”
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Vindman Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Market Concentration Driving Up Costs
Introduced bill to increase oversight of market concentration in groceries, housing, and prescription drugs.
“American families are getting squeezed at every turn, paying more for groceries, housing, prescription drugs, and other basic necessities while powerful corporations rake in record profits”
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Honoring Central Baptist Church on 63 Years of Generosity and Global Missions
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Central Baptist Church in Woodbridge, Virginia, as it celebrates 63 years of faithful service, steadfast leadership, and unwavering commitment to the people of Woodbridge and the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 1963, under the caring leadership of…
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Introduced bill prohibiting large grocery retailers from using personal data to charge different prices.
“Families across Virginia are already struggling with the rising cost of groceries. The last thing they need is to worry that the price of milk, eggs, or bread could change based on who’s buying it or what a retailer knows about them”
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Honoring Beth Sholom Temple on 90 Years of Service
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Beth Sholom Temple of Fredericksburg, Virginia, as it celebrates 90 years of faithful service, steadfast leadership, and unwavering commitment to the people of Fredericksburg and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Since its founding on May 16, 1936, Beth…
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Vindman Introduces Two Bills to Crack Down on Corruption and Strengthen Government Accountability
Introduced two bills to strengthen government ethics and accountability standards.
“For too long, Washington has operated under a different set of rules, where well-connected insiders can abuse their positions of influence, mislead Congress, and evade accountability. That erodes public trust in our institutions and undermines the very foundation of our democracy.”
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Vindman Releases Statement After Suspicious Package Sent to District Office
Introduced multiple bills on military executions, data center costs, and military readiness.
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Vindman Leads Effort in U.S. House to Ban Live-Streaming of Military Executions in the United States
Introduced bill to ban live-streaming of military executions under Uniform Code of Military Justice.
“Having overseen the post-trial legal proceedings in Nidal Hasan’s case, I know firsthand the gravity of his horrific crimes. I believed then, and I believe now, that he should face the fullest consequences of the law”
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Vindman Introduces ‘Make Data Centers Pay Act’ to Protect Virginians from Rising Electricity Costs
Introduced bill requiring large data centers to pay full electricity cost increments.
“Families in Virginia and across the country should not have to pay higher electricity bills to subsidize some of the largest and most energy-intensive data centers and computing facilities in the world”
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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Stafford High School
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Stafford High School in Stafford County, Virginia, and to honor a century of academic excellence, school spirit, and unwavering commitment to educating generations of young Virginians. Since opening its doors in 1926,…
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Vindman Takes Fight Against NextEra-Dominion Merger Directly to Virginia SCC Hearing
Opposed NextEra-Dominion merger at Virginia hearing, citing concerns about rising electricity costs for ratepayers.
“Virginians are already paying too much to keep the lights on, and the last thing hardworking families need is a merger that could send their utility bills even higher”
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Introduced legislation to prevent domestic military deployments and election interference.
“As a 25-year Army veteran, I know our troops should never be asked to carry out the political will of a president at the expense of our democracy. Our military swears an oath to the U.S. Constitution and the American people, not any one president or political party”
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Introduced legislation requiring Pentagon to study and apply Ukraine's military innovations to U.S. doctrine.
“Ukraine’s defense against Russia has shown just how rapidly modern warfare is evolving. I saw that firsthand during my trip to Ukraine last month, where drones, electronic warfare, cyber operations, and defense manufacturing are reshaping the battlefield in real time”
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Vindman Stands Up for Roadless Rule to Protect Virginia’s Natural Resources, Local Economies
Opposed Trump administration proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule.
“This proposal would strip protections from approximately 84% of Virginia’s roadless areas, opening these lands to road construction, logging, and other industrial activities.”
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Sent letter to FERC urging scrutiny of NextEra-Dominion merger over ratepayer concerns.
“The merger would give the combined company control over approximately a quarter of the electricity in the New England region, leading to considerable negotiating leverage over states and the ability to demand abusive terms at the expense of households”
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Vindman, Virginia Democrats Release Statement on 8th Anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder
Called for Trump to release transcript of 2019 call with Saudi Crown Prince regarding Khashoggi's murder.
“Eight years is far too long to wait for answers. President Trump should declassify and release the transcript and give the Khashoggi family and the American people the truth they deserve.”
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Vindman, Pressley Introduce Legislation to Expand Alopecia Support for Military Families
Introduced bill requiring TRICARE to cover cranial prostheses for military families with alopecia.
“I heard directly from a constituent, a 16-year-old from Prince William County and daughter of a U.S. Marine, who lost all of her hair to alopecia areata by the end of second grade.”
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Joined bipartisan effort supporting bill to expand Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District.
“The Shenandoah VALOR Act recognizes the important role the Shenandoah Valley and the Eastern Panhandle play in our nation’s Civil War history while creating new opportunities for communities to preserve that history and share it with visitors”
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Vindman, Mfume Urge Netanyahu to Contain Settler Violence & Protect Communities in the West Bank
Sent letter to Netanyahu urging containment of settler violence in West Bank.
“We write with urgent concern regarding the growing outbreak of extremist settler violence in the West Bank, including violence that has killed and threatened American citizens”
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Vindman Introduces Legislation to Help Fund Childcare for First Responders
Introduced bill to fund childcare services for firefighters and EMTs during shift work.
“As a father, I know how important reliable, affordable childcare really is for families across Virginia. Our community’s firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics deserve to know their kids are taken care of when they answer the call to serve”
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Sent letter to VA Secretary requesting full staffing of Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center.
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Vindman joined Democrats demanding Trump condemn China for providing Iran intelligence killing U.S. troops.
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Vindman Introduces Legislation to Combat Mail Theft and Check Fraud
Introduced bill strengthening postal inspector general capacity for fraud investigation.
“Virginians deserve to trust our mail system. Families should be able to put a check or a personal document in the mail without worrying that it will be stolen and used to commit fraud”
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