Proud Mom, Democrat, and First Black Congresswoman from Virginia. Representing VA-04 in the U.S. House of Representatives. 🔺https://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.govhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlwc6neink2kThe FCC serves the public interest, not a political agenda. But Trump’s FCC Chairman has sought to weaponize the agency to advance their “anti-woke” political agenda. I led 17 of my colleagues to call out this abuse of power.15 May 2026 21:38 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwc6neink2khttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlw3ncmzps2kThe Voting Rights Act was a watershed moment for Black political participation. Now that SCOTUS has gutted Section 2, we see state legislatures in the South moving to erase that progress. I led the @cbc.house.gov Special Order Hour about the impact of Louisiana v. Callais.15 May 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlw3ncmzps2khttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlvhoqwfj22kFor 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forests and grasslands. Yet the Trump Administration wants to open these lands to development, putting our lands, their ecosystems and more at risk.   I joined @earthjustice.org, lawmakers and advocates to fight back.15 May 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvhoqwfj22khttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mltsnebcps25As gas prices skyrocket, House Republicans again refuse to bring our troops home from President Trump’s war of choice in Iran. With no end in sight, I voted to end this madness. https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/house-iran-war-powers-resolution/14 May 2026 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltsnebcps25https://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mltayn7ptk2rTo meet exploding energy demand affordably, the U.S. must modernize its energy grid and permitting procedures. At an Energy Subcommittee hearing, I focused on the need to strike the right balance between federal and state action to meet our electricity transmission needs.14 May 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltayn7ptk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlsyzx3elc2bTrump promised to bring down costs for the American people. Instead, he’s driven them up with tariff wars, a war in Iran and disastrous policies. Now, he wants $1 billion for his White House ballroom vanity project. I joined Steve Scully on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social to discuss this and more.14 May 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsyzx3elc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlrcsdaxdc2aAfter being subjected to unacceptable conditions, Carriage House residents were kept in the dark and have no clarity into when, whether or how to evacuate. My team and I are communicating with officials and the property owners to get information and ensure these residents have a place to stay. https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/tri-cities/carriage-house-update-may-13-202613 May 2026 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrcsdaxdc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlqjj44hck2sLouisiana v. FDA may further unravel the state of reproductive health care in our nation.  I joined @freeandjustus.bsky.social to discuss what’s at stake for reproductive freedom if SCOTUS allows states to restrict access to mifepristone by mail.13 May 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqjj44hck2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlqiw6osbk2sCongrats to the Class of 2026 at Reynolds Community College!13 May 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqiw6osbk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlor2hyjzk2iOur kids deserve the time and opportunity to explore independent play — the same way my generation did. I introduced a bipartisan bill that gives parents the tools to help balance giving their children the freedom to grow and play outdoors, while still keeping them safe.12 May 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlor2hyjzk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlokcxuj7k2x@bobbyscott.house.gov and I released this statement on Congresswoman Jen Kiggans.12 May 2026 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlokcxuj7k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlo5w23gb22eThank you to Virginia Union University for awarding me an honorary Doctor of Laws! I’ve represented VUU for over 20 years, first in the General Assembly and now in Congress. I’ve always felt like part of the family — this makes it a little more official. 🎓12 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo5w23gb22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlmf3qvp7k2eStarting NOW! Watch the livestream here: mcclellan.house.gov/live [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 May 2026 23:04 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmf3qvp7k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlluu3ezdc2qEach semester, Team McClellan works with phenomenal interns who support our daily operations. Their work allows us to continue making an impact on the communities we represent. A huge thank you to my Spring 2026 interns for their service to Virginia’s Fourth! We’re excited to see what you do next.11 May 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlluu3ezdc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mllp2jvkvs2hThe Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais. In a 6-3 decision, the Court effectively gutted Section 2 of the VRA, which prohibits voting practices that discriminate on the basis of race or language. Keep reading in my latest newsletter ⬇️ https://mcclellan.house.gov/media/newsletters/weekly-newsletter-5112611 May 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllp2jvkvs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlljp5vhrc2hRepublicans’ Big Ugly Law left millions without guidance on how to complete new paperwork and jump through administrative hoops to stay covered by Medicaid. That’s why I joined @reptroycarter.bsky.social to introduce a bill to help recipients navigate new barriers to enrollment and stay covered.11 May 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlljp5vhrc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mllhtkb4t22hCongrats to the @urichmond.bsky.social Class of 2026!11 May 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllhtkb4t22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mllfqrxpfc2cTONIGHT at 7 PM! RSVP ASAP to join and ask questions during my tele-town hall. [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 May 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllfqrxpfc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mljvk3gcl22cHappy Mother’s Day! Thank you to all the moms and mother figures who give their time, energy and love to keep their families safe, healthy and happy.10 May 2026 23:20 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljvk3gcl22chttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlhgotd4ks24Congrats to the graduating classes at VCU, VUU and SVCC!09 May 2026 23:49 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlhgotd4ks24https://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlh5kmkvr224Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. Want to buy your mom a bouquet to express your love and gratitude? Thanks to Trump’s tariffs, flower costs have gone up 16% compared to one year ago. [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 May 2026 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlh5kmkvr224https://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlh5e3ng7k24This week the House was in recess, and I spent time in the Tri-Cities distributing Community Project Funding, celebrating Small Business Week and more.09 May 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlh5e3ng7k24https://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlgsiauo4224As we wrap up #SmallBusinessWeek, I had to stop by and spotlight one of my favorite takeout spots in my district: Ettrick Deli in South Chesterfield!09 May 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgsiauo4224https://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlewgyaf5s2rCongrats to the graduating class at Brightpoint Community College!08 May 2026 23:53 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlewgyaf5s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlepyikrfc2uThis past year, we’ve seen our communities upended as chaos continues in Washington. Join me MONDAY, May 11th, at 7 PM ET for a tele-town hall where I’ll share my work in 2026, hear your stories and answer your questions directly! RSVP below ⬇️08 May 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlepyikrfc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlcadbdo2c2lTo celebrate #SmallBusinessWeek, I held a roundtable with the Southern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and visited the Small Business Vendor Fair at Virginia State University to discuss access to health care, the economy, tariffs and other challenges facing small businesses in the Tri-Cities area.07 May 2026 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcadbdo2c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3mlbounpjjc2uThis year, I secured over $10 million to benefit communities across Virginia’s Fourth. This week, I presented over $1 million to the City of Hopewell for stormwater infrastructure and over $1 million to Virginia State University to launch its Center for Generative AI and Industrial Cybersecurity.07 May 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbounpjjc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3ml5gvdet4s2dI’m always excited by the opportunity to make a real and tangible impact on the communities I represent. Yesterday, I presented Hopewell with a check for over $1 million to invest in the city’s stormwater infrastructure. https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/the-tri-cities/hopewell-receives-over-1m-in-federal-funding-for-long-awaited-drainage-improvements/06 May 2026 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5gvdet4s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcclellan.house.gov/post/3ml4r2iojr22oWhat better way to celebrate #TeacherAppreciationDay than to spotlight an educator, National Teacher of the Year and fellow historymaker @repjahanahayes.bsky.social! Watch my latest episode of Moments of McClellan where we discuss being a mom while serving in Congress, feeding hungry kids and more.05 May 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:tomudwgbf7754rewbwkoadhn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4r2iojr22o