In the 61 years since the March on Washington and Dr. King's "I have a Dream" speech we've made significant progress toward the north star of equality, but there's more to be done. We must uphold the ideals of the civil rights movement, including by protecting the right to vote.

I can’t wait to root for Virginia’s talented athletes at the Paralympic Games in Paris. We are so proud of you all. dailyprogress.com/news/community…

Glad to tour Phlow Corp. with Dawn O'Connell and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan yesterday. I’ve long supported expanding domestic manufacturing of essential medicines and I’m proud that investments we’ve made have helped transform Petersburg into a hub for pharmaceutical innovation.

It was great to visit folks at Healthy Generations in Fredericksburg today to talk about how the Inflation Reduction Act—which capped the cost of insulin and total out-of-pocket drug costs—is helping Virginians age with dignity. Glad to have cast a deciding vote for this law.

The Inflation Reduction Act at work! I'm proud to have cast a deciding vote for this landmark legislation, and will keep doing all that I can as a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to lower health care costs. thehill.com/policy/healthc…

Legislation we passed is creating new jobs, and we need to make sure we have the workforce to fill these jobs. I’m glad I visited NOVAcommcollege in Manassas to learn more about how funding I helped secure is training students for jobs in the chips and technology industries.

I’m grateful to Korean Americans who shared their heartbreaking stories about being separated from their families during the Korean War in our discussion in Centreville today. I’ll keep pushing to pass my bipartisan bill to help reunite these families after many decades.

The Korean War's legacy still leaves countless Korean American families divided. FP4A was honored to host Senator Tim Kaine and members of the divided families community to hear their stories, discuss how to move this issue forward, and pave the way for healing and reconciliation.

Access to child care is critical to military readiness. That’s why I visited a child development center (CDC) at Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸 to discuss how we can ensure families have care. I’ll keep working to address workforce shortages and advocate for funding for a new CDC on base.

.Tammy Duckworth is right. Earlier this summer, I joined Democrats in voting to pass legislation I cosponsored to protect and expand access to IVF. But nearly all of my Republican colleagues voted no. I will continue to advocate for reproductive freedom for all Americans.

It’s International Overdose Awareness Day and those who lost their lives or a loved one to an overdose are in my thoughts. I’m grateful we made progress by passing my legislation to curb drug trafficking and I’ll keep pushing for bipartisan solutions to keep Virginians safe.

My statement on Hamas’ murder of another six hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin:

Happy Labor Day! I’m grateful for Virginia’s workers, who keep our communities and economy running. I'll continue to advocate for workers’ rights, fair wages, and safe work environments.

Thankful to the UN for this urgent effort to protect children from polio. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire. It is long past time for the release of hostages held by Hamas, a ceasefire, and a significant increase in aid for innocent civilians in Gaza—especially children.

This is a deeply concerning development for Venezuelans and for the entire region, since instability abroad impacts us here at home, too. Venezuelans have the right to decide their own future. And they chose González. washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/…

Happy Virginia African Diaspora Heritage Month! I’m thankful for the African diaspora’s cultural, economic, and educational contributions to Virginia. That’s why I introduced my bipartisan bill to celebrate them by creating a national African Diaspora Heritage Month.

I am devastated by the tragic mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. I’m grateful to the first responders and praying for the loved ones of those who lost their lives. I wish a speedy recovery for those who were injured and healing for the entire community.

I applaud President Biden for securing the release of 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua, and I’m glad Guatemalan President Arévalo is welcoming them to Guatemala. I will keep pushing for passage of my bill to hold the Ortega-Murillo regime accountable for its human rights violations.

Yesterday, I visited The AES Corporation's Spotsylvania Solar Energy Center to learn about how AES is advancing Virginia’s clean energy economy. Excited about how this site and other investments we've made from legislation will boost clean energy across Virginia in the years ahead!

Our economy continues to be strong. I’m excited that small business is booming, and entrepreneurship is surging with 430,000 new business applications filed a month in 2024, 50 percent more than 2019. Let’s keep it up!