Press Releases
Biden-Harris Administration releases American Rescue Plan funding for local institutions; At least half of the funding will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid
WASHINGTON – Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) is urging hardworking families in Virginia’s fourth district to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible.
WASHINGTON- Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) today announced the start of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Emergency Broadband Benefit program to help households struggling to afford internet services during the pandemic.
WASHINGTON – Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) today highlighted new tools from the White House to help Virginia residents get vaccinated.
WASHINGTON – Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) today announced four grants awarded to his district from the Department of Health and Human Services totaling $7,589,471 for various medical needs. The grants include two to Virginia Commonwealth University for mental health research for $561,126 and for nursing research for $462,221.
RICHMOND – Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) today applauded President Biden’s “Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful” report which lays out a plan to protect 30% of US lands and waters by 2030. This plan promises an inclusive way to address the climate crisis, the degradation of land and expand equitable access to nature.
WASHINGTON- Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) today participated in the Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology subcommittee addressing disparities in accessing and affording high-speed, reliable broadband services.
WASHINGTON- Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) today announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s fourth district. The first-place winner is Ms. Emani Salas, a 10th grade student at Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. Her pencil drawing, entitled “Littered Both Ways” will hang in the Capitol for one year.
RICHMOND – Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) yesterday met virtually with students in his district from Hickory Middle School in Chesapeake, Virginia, who are semi-finalists in Samsung’s national Solve for Tomorrow contest.
RICHMOND – Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) hosted a webinar yesterday on how to obtain grants and funding for environmental justice projects.