Head Start is a lifeline for thousands of families. The program provides children with a quality education and connects families to services that lift them out of poverty, yet President Trump is aiming to gut the regulations that make it work. Families deserve better.

National Night Out is an excellent opportunity for members of the community to learn about crime prevention and spend time with the officers who serve us every day  This evening, I visited events in Hampton, Pearl Bailey Library in Newport News and Manna Church in Newport News

Congratulations to the students who received scholarships during the Berkeley Reunion: RnB Soul Fest It’s always encouraging to see a community provide assistance to help students with their college tuition

It was great visiting with members of the Ingleside Civic League today at the 20th Annual Inglefest

Last evening, I went to the Greater Peninsula C.A.R.E.S. Foundation, Inc. 3C Stress Buster Back to School Family Fun Event The program featured wellness offerings for the whole family and a school supply giveaway for students

Earlier this evening, I presented a check for $750,000 in Community Project Funding to the City of Newport News to support the Friday Night Nets program Research shows that prevention and early intervention are the most effective ways to keep young people on the right track

Earlier today, Hampton Roads Transit held a celebration for retiring President and Chief Executive Officer, William E. Harrell I had an opportunity to thank him for his exceptional leadership at HRT and his combined four decades of public service

I was honored to give remarks today during the Closing Ceremony for the Youth Career Program, an initiative for youth aged 16-17 and young adults aged 18-24 The program is designed to empower and nurture young people while exposing them to hands-on work experience

Earlier today, I was joined by Senator Warner, Senator Kaine, Lt. Governor Hashmi, Hampton Mayor Jimmy Gray, NASA officials and dignitaries at the Ribbon Cutting for NASA’s Flight Dynamics Research Facility

Congratulations to Florence Kingston as she wraps up a wonderful career with the City of Newport News, most recently as the Director of Development Thank you for the hard work you have done with the Choice Neighborhood Initiative and many other high profile development projects

Wonderful job by the City of Chesapeake, stakeholders and all parties involved with the Ribbon Cutting yesterday for the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp

Earlier this week, I attended WHRO’s Virginia Humanities in Action: A Summer Celebration The event was a program to recognize Virginia Humanities at WHRO grant award recipients and a celebration the power of storytelling, culture and education

61 years ago today, President Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, guaranteeing health care for seniors, kids, and families with disabilities. Trump promised to always protect Medicare. This week, he broke that promise again — cutting a program that kept Rx costs down.

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Medicare drug coverage premiums are expected to rise in 2027 after the Trump administration said it would end a temporary subsidy that reduced monthly premiums. It's still unclear by how much or whether all Medicare beneficiaries will see an increase.

This afternoon, I attended the Hampton Roads Sanitation District’s P2 Awards The program was an opportunity to celebrate the regional industries and businesses that are working hard to minimize waste and toxicity or achieve perfect permit compliance

🚨Sixty civil rights groups are sounding the alarm: The Trump Department of Education is purposely weakening civil rights protections for students by removing disparate impact standards from Title VI regulations. Read their warning here: youthlaw.org/press/2026/0...

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Civil Rights Groups Condemn Department of Education Final Rule Weakening Civil Rights Protections for Students Final Rule Would Enable Policies that

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Joined @mikethompson.house.gov and other Democratic veterans to demand transparency from the Trump Administration. The U.S. government owes U.S. servicemembers, their families, and every American the truth about all U.S. casualties in the War with Iran. mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/pre...

THOMPSON, DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON IRAN WAR CASUALTIES

Washington, D.C. – Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) led 14 fellow...

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It was great welcoming Hampton University graduate @djenvy back to the area as he hosted his “Drive Your Dreams” Car Show at the Hampton Convention Center The event drew over 10,000 visitors from across the country!

Incredible work by the Tyrod Taylor Foundation with the 7th Annual T2 Community Day Held on the grounds of the Tyrod Taylor Wellness Center on the campus of the Citizen’s Unit Boys & Girls Club, the event featured 5-on-5 Basketball, live performances and family fun for all ages

I enjoyed celebrating my Filipino heritage today at the Opening Ceremony of the Filipino American Friendship Day The event is a day long festival of Filipino culture with food vendors, dance performances, martial arts exhibitions and musical performances

I attended the 8th Annual Holy Convention this evening, where they celebrated the recent Installation of Bishop Clarence L. Sellers, Jr. and honored the legacy of Bishop Dwight L. Green, Sr., the former and founding Prelate

When discriminatory discipline practices push students out of the classroom, disparate impact is a key tool for families seeking justice. Today, the Education and Health and Human Services Departments eliminated that tool. Read @bobbyscott statement: democrats-edworkforce.house.gov/media/press-...

Thank you to the students at the FBCH Freedom School, who welcomed me today as their “Read Aloud” guest Reading aloud helps students increase their vocabularies and develop fundamental skills The book I read illustrated to young readers how a home is more than just a building

The Trump Administration is undermining disability rights. People deserve to live in their communities, not institutions. @bobbyscott.house.gov, @raskin.house.gov, & @pallone.house.gov urged the Justice Department to rescind its opinion threatening Olmstead protections. www.npr.org/2026/06/20/n...

DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization

The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.

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I had a great group of interns and fellows with my office this summer. They were a tremendous asset to our team and to the people of Virginia’s Third Congressional District.

Instead of lowering costs and investing in education, health care, and child care, Republicans are choosing to fund Donald Trump’s reckless war in Iran.

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BREAKING: The House adopts a $95 billion budget proposal to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities.

The economy is not working for working people. Yet, Republicans are wasting valuable time marking up bills that do nothing to bring down the rising costs. Democrats are focused on what matters — bringing down costs for the American people. Watch here 🔗: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaJG...

.@bobbyscott.house.gov introduced an amendment to undo Republicans' harmful cuts to student loan programs. But instead, Republicans are tripling down on their America Last agenda and making it harder to build a better life.

I am currently hosting a Telephone Town Hall on lowering costs for families. 📲☎️ Follow along at BobbyScott.House.gov/live!

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Congratulations to Thomasina Wright for her four plus decades of supporting our national defense via the shipbuilding industry Thank you for a remarkable career