James R. Walkinshaw

Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Cool Federal Properties, Cut Smog, and Lower Energy Costs Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) introduced the Heat Island Reduction Act , which would require federal agencies to plan cost-effective upgrades that cool their properties,…

Walkinshaw Statement on the Raid on Ilhan Omar’s Home Fairfax, VA – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), the only Democrat serving on both the House Committees on Homeland Security and Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement. "The federal government is not Donald…

RECOGNIZING THE 19TH ANNUAL OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1060-E1061] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Walkinshaw, Morelle and Virginia Democrats Fight Trump Administration’s Attacks on Voting, Pledge to Protect Every Vote FAIRFAX, VA — Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) and members of Virginia’s Democratic congressional…

Walkinshaw, Vindman, Virginia Democrats Release Statement on 8th Anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (Va.-11), Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), Bobby Scott (Va.-03), Don Beyer (Va.-08), Jennifer McClellan (Va.-04), and Suhas Subramanyam…

Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Fix Personnel Record Errors Delaying Federal Workers’ Retirement and Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today introduced the Federal Employee Records Relief Act ,…

RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL SPINE HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1011-E1012] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SHEPHERD'S CENTER OF FAIRFAX-BURKE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1005] From the Congressional Record Online through…

Democrats Demand Answers on DHS Funding Pro-Trump Political Ads Ahead of Midterm Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives James R. Walkinshaw, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security,…

After Reports of Suicide Attempts at Sea, Walkinshaw and Subramanyam Seek Independent Review of Military Mental Health Care WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs and…

Walkinshaw Calls for Investigation into Trump's DHS-Funded Political Ads WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), the only Democrat who sits on both the House Homeland Security and Oversight and Government Reform Committees, called for an investigation into President Trump's use…

Walkinshaw Cosponsors Bipartisan Shenandoah VALOR Act to Preserve Historic Battlefields Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) cosponsored Congressman Riley M. Moore's (WV-02) Shenandoah Valley Access, Legacy, and Outdoor Recreation Act , or Shenandoah (VALOR) Act. This…

RECOGNIZING THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NVMS CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E976] From the Congressional Record Online…

RECOGNIZING THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPELLING AS COMMUNICATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E969] From the Congressional Record Online…

Walkinshaw, McClellan Lead Virginia Democratic Delegation to Oppose Trump’s Efforts to Rescind the Roadless Rule Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan led 6 Members of the Virginia delegation — including U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA)…

Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, Hoyer Lead Bipartisan Coalition of 110 Lawmakers Against Trump’s Proposed Federal Pay Freeze WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Federal Workforce Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), joined by Sen.…

Walkinshaw , Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize our POW/MIA Servicemembers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating Friday, September 18, 2026, as National POW/MIA…

Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Thompson, Ramirez Introduce Bill to Strengthen Oversight of CISA’s Cyber Workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection,…

Walkinshaw, McGovern, Merkley, Duckworth Urge Trump Administration: Do Not Deport People Back to Persecution and Torture in China WASHINGTON —Yesterday, Representative James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA) , Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and the…

Walkinshaw Presses Postal Service Leadership for Transparency After Troubling GAO Findings Washington, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement today after the Government Accountability Office…

Walkinshaw, McDowell Leads Bipartisan FISA AI Reporting Act to Increase Oversight of Artificial Intelligence Use Under FISA Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) introduced a bipartisan bill with Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) to direct the intelligence community to…

Walkinshaw, Bacon, Landsman, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Rescue Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representatives James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), Don Bacon (NE-02), Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the bipartisan…

RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF RIVER CITY MARKETING, LLC Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E920-E921] From the Congressional Record Online through…

Walkinshaw Warns Trump’s Census Plan Could Exclude Millions of People and Shortchange Communities Washington, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement warning that the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the U.S. Census could shortchange communities…

Walkinshaw, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Shape the Future of Medicare Telehealth With Better Data WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Buddy Carter (GA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to replace fragmented federal reporting with reliable annual data…

Virginia Members Of Congress Welcome Investigation Of ICE Encounter With Jose Mejia Hernandez Washington, D.C. – Rep. James Walkinshaw, Sen. Tim Kaine, Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Don Beyer, and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam today issued the following statement after the Arlington County Police Department…

Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Thompson Demand Elon Musk Testify Under Oath After GAO Finds DOGE-Driven DHS Savings Claims Vastly Overstated Washington, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), the only Democrat serving on both the House Homeland Security and Oversight and Government Reform…

PUT AMERICAN FAMILIES FIRST Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)] [House] [Page H5491] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time}…

Walkinshaw Statement on Holding Leon Black in Contempt Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after billionaire Leon Black, the primary client of Jeffrey Epstein, defied…

Walkinshaw Statement on Reports That USPS Defied Court Order in Implementing Trump Mail Voting Order Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement. “The United States Postal…

ICYMI: Op-Ed by Rep. James Walkinshaw: This is the cost of Trump’s ever-widening immigration trap In an op-ed published by MSNOW on August 31, 2026, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) underscores that Trump is closing legal immigration pathways while scaling mass deportation efforts. Read the…

Democrats Demand Answers Over ICE’s $17 Million Electric Shock Glove Contract WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, led Committee…

Federal unions warn a pay freeze will hurt federal hiring, retention In his alternative pay plan last week, President Donald Trump said a nearly governmentwide federal pay freeze next year would “maintain fiscal responsibility without harming the government’s ability to recruit and retain well…

Walkinshaw Statement on Trump’s Proposed Federal Employee Pay Freeze Washington, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), co-chair and founder of the Federal Workforce Caucus, released the following statement on President Trump's proposal to freeze federal employee pay in 2027. “Freezing…

Walkinshaw, Amo, Kelly, Markey Lead 134 Colleagues in Demanding Release of More Than $3 Billion in Lifesaving Global Health Funding WASHINGTON, D.C . – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs,…

As America’s Infrastructure Faces Cyber Threats, Walkinshaw, Thompson, Ramirez Push for Independent Review of CISA Workforce Cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) a member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, Congressman…

COMMEMORATING THE OPENING OF SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 134 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 134 (Thursday, August 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E798-E799] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Northern Virginia Representatives, Democratic Leaders Open Investigation Into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen With Gun In Northern Virginia Northern Virginia Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), along with House Oversight Committee Ranking…

ICYMI: Op-Ed by Rep. James Walkinshaw: Back to School Costs More This Year. That Was a Choice. In an op-ed published by Fairfax Connection on August 19, 2026, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) exposes President Trump for choosing to make back-to-school costs skyrocket for Fairfax families. Read…

ICYMI: Op-Ed by Rep. James Walkinshaw: Modernizing government technology is starting to pay off — let’s keep going In an op-ed published by The Hill on August 10, 2026, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) touted that modernizing government technology is starting to pay off and that we must keep…

Walkinshaw Calls for Elon Musk Subpoena as GAO Report Exposes DOGE’s Fraud Washington, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement. “This week’s bombshell GAO report shows that DOGE fraudulently…

Walkinshaw, Beyer, Subramanyam Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visit at Chantilly ICE Facility Chantilly, VA – U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after conducting an unannounced oversight visit yesterday…

Reps. Walkinshaw and Subramanyam Demand Answers on Interior Department Relocation from Reston WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) are demanding answers from the Department of the Interior (Department) regarding its plans to relocate federal…

CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF NORMA WILSON GREGORY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 126 (Monday, August 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 126 (Monday, August 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E761-E762] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Walkinshaw Joins Colleagues to Protect Federal Workers Impacted by OPM Cyberattack WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) joined Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and colleagues in introducing the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on…

Federal Workforce Caucus Co-Chairs File Amicus Brief Defending Civil Service Protections for Federal Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer ( MD-05), co-chairs of the Federal Workforce Caucus,…

RECOGNIZING JAMIE BAIN HEDGES ON HER RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E742] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

Walkinshaw, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Safeguard Military Bases from Natural Disasters WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congressman James Moylan (Guam) introduced the bipartisan Military Installation Readiness and Resilience Act of 2026 to safeguard…

Walkinshaw Amendment to Speed up Pentagon’s Adoption of Cybersecurity Tools Passes House Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), who serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform and Homeland Security Committees, secured House passage of his amendment to more…

Walkinshaw, Trahan, DeLauro, Larsen, Gillen Introduce Right to IVF Act WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Lori Trahan (MA-03) , Rosa DeLauro (CT-01) , Rick Larsen (WA-02) , and Laura Gillen (NY-04) led the introduction of the Right to IVF Act of 2026 . Introduced…