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James R. Walkinshaw

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Prediction track record

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  1. Wrong119-hr-8428

    Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act

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  2. Right119-hr-2721

    Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025

    Predicted YES
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  3. Pending vote119-hr-7767

    Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act

    Predicted NO
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  4. Pending vote119-hr-5390

    FAMILY Act

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  5. Pending vote119-hr-6895

    Debt Solution and Accountability Act

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  6. Pending vote119-hr-2137

    Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025

    Predicted YES
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Campaign promises

Positions James R. Walkinshaw took during their campaign, scored against their subsequent record — public statements cross-checked with related votes. “Kept” means 80%+ of those statement-vs-vote pairs aligned; “Broken” means 30% or fewer.

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James R. Walkinshaw has 38 tracked positions but no scored statement-vs-vote pairs touching them yet. Verdicts will appear here as related statements and votes accumulate.

  1. No action yetSupports

    The government should provide healthcare for everyone.

    “James supports universal health care and has spent his career fighting for it. The path there runs through expanding what works”

  2. No action yetSupports

    Medicare should be allowed to negotiate lower prescription drug prices.

    “Lower prescription drug costs by empowering Medicare to negotiate prices and extending the $35 insulin cap and out-of-pocket caps to all insured Americans”

  3. No action yetSupports

    Enhanced ACA premium subsidies should be made permanent at expanded levels.

    “Restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans allowed to expire, which would lower the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans”

  4. No action yetSupports

    A government-run public health insurance option should be added to the ACA marketplace.

    “Deliver universal health care by adding a public option to the ACA exchange and lowering the Medicare eligibility age”

  5. No action yetSupports

    Federal enforcement of mental-health insurance parity (equal coverage to medical care) should be strengthened.

    “Protect and expand access to mental health care, maternal health services, and reproductive health care”

  6. No action yetSupports

    People making over $400,000 a year should pay higher taxes.

    “requiring the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share into the system”

  7. No action yetSupports

    The federal minimum wage should be raised.

    “Raise the minimum wage and ensure workers have a real seat at the table”

  8. No action yetSupports

    People who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children should have a path to citizenship.

    “Pass immigration reform that creates a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who follow the law”

  9. No action yetOpposes

    The U.S. should do more to enforce immigration laws and secure the border.

    “He has refused to vote for a single dollar of additional ICE funding until serious, enforceable reforms are delivered.”

  10. No action yetSupports

    The government should set legally enforceable limits on greenhouse gas emissions.

    “Support bold federal investment in clean energy infrastructure, efficiency, and electrification”

  11. No action yetSupports

    Government environmental reviews for energy and infrastructure projects should move faster, even if it means fewer reviews.

    “Reform permitting to make it faster and cheaper to build clean energy generation and transmission, while respecting community input”

  12. No action yetSupports

    A national law should protect access to abortion in every state.

    “Pass the Women's Health Protection Act to codify Roe v. Wade and protect the right to abortion nationwide”

  13. No action yetOpposes

    Tax dollars should not pay for abortions.

    “Restore Medicaid funding for reproductive health organizations”

  14. No action yetSupports

    Access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments should be protected by federal law.

    “Pass the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act to expand IVF services for federal workers”

  15. No action yetSupports

    Access to contraception should be guaranteed by federal law in all states (Right to Contraception Act).

    “Protect and expand access to contraception, prenatal care, and maternal health services”

  16. No action yetOpposes

    Each state should set its own abortion laws.

    “Oppose any federal abortion ban or restrictions on access to reproductive health care”

  17. No action yetSupports

    The expanded child tax credit (refundable, paid monthly) should be made permanent.

    “Restore and expand the Child Tax Credit to reduce child poverty and give working families real relief”

  18. No action yetSupports

    The federal government should require employers to provide paid family and medical leave.

    “Create paid family and medical leave so no one has to choose between a paycheck and caring for a newborn or a sick parent”

  19. No action yetOpposes

    Tariffs on foreign goods should be used to protect American jobs.

    “He opposed the Trump tariffs and is working to restore Congress's authority over trade policy”

  20. No action yetSupports

    The U.S. should keep sending military aid to Ukraine.

    “Support the Ukrainian people in their fight against Vladimir Putin's aggression”

  21. No action yetOpposes

    Parents should be able to use public funds — through vouchers — to send their kids to private or charter schools.

    “Protect public school funding from being diverted to private school voucher schemes”

  22. No action yetOpposes

    Education policy should be set by states, not the federal Department of Education.

    “Protect the Department of Education and oppose Republican efforts to dismantle public education”

  23. No action yetSupports

    Federal Title IX protections should explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity.

    “Strengthen enforcement of Title IX and anti-harassment protections in schools and universities”

  24. No action yetSupports

    The government should spend more building affordable housing.

    “Strengthen and expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to accelerate construction of affordable housing across the country”

  25. No action yetSupports

    Section 8 housing voucher funding should be increased substantially.

    “Lower housing costs by expanding federal housing tax credits and vouchers, building more homes, and helping first-time homebuyers”

  26. No action yetSupports

    High earners should pay Social Security taxes on more of their income.

    “Strengthen Social Security's long-term solvency by requiring the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share into the system”

  27. No action yetOpposes

    Workers should be able to invest part of their Social Security in the stock market.

    “Oppose cuts to Social Security benefits or efforts to privatize the system”

  28. No action yetOpposes

    Future workers should have to wait longer to collect full Social Security.

    “oppose any Republican plan to turn Medicare into a voucher program or raise the eligibility age”

  29. No action yetSupports

    The VA should cover more veterans and more health conditions.

    “Restore full funding for federal agencies gutted by DOGE — including the VA”

  30. No action yetSupports

    The government should invest in expanding passenger rail, including high-speed rail.

    “Secure federal investments in transportation, rail, and broadband infrastructure that keep Northern Virginia competitive and connected”

  31. No action yetSupports

    There should be a national law protecting personal data online.

    “with modern regulatory frameworks that prevent abuse and protect consumers' privacy and data”

  32. No action yetOpposes

    Voters should be required to show photo ID, with the same rule in every state.

    “Walkinshaw also voted against the SAVE Act, which would make it harder for Americans to vote.”

  33. No action yetSupports

    Congress should pursue new bilateral free-trade agreements with U.S. allies.

    “pursue trade policies that give American industries certainty and open global markets for U.S. products”

  34. No action yetOpposes

    Presidents should be able to impose broad tariffs unilaterally under emergency powers (IEEPA-style authority).

    “restore congressional oversight of trade policy”

  35. No action yetSupports

    Federal procurement should give strong preference to U.S.-made goods, even at higher cost.

    “Invest in domestic manufacturing and supply chains to reduce price volatility and create good-paying jobs”

  36. No action yetSupports

    SNAP (food stamp) eligibility and benefit levels should be expanded.

    “Protect SNAP and nutrition programs from Republican cuts that take food off the table for the families who need it most”

  37. No action yetSupports

    Federal funding to extend broadband access to rural areas should be expanded.

    “Secure federal investments in transportation, rail, and broadband infrastructure”

  38. No action yetSupports

    Cryptocurrency exchanges and tokens should be regulated under a dedicated digital-asset framework rather than existing securities law (CLARITY Act-style).

    “Support responsible innovation in AI, quantum computing, and emerging technologies like blockchain — with modern regulatory frameworks”

Crossing the aisle

No party-break passage votes recorded for James R. Walkinshaw. Either they've voted with Democrats on every substantive passage vote in the corpus, or their tenure overlaps few high-threshold party-line votes so far.

Recent votes

Recent statements

October 20, 2026House press release

Walkinshaw Moves to Block Trump-Putin Diesel Deal That Would Bankroll Russia’s War

Position: The release supports legislation to block a proposed deal to purchase and import Russian diesel, arguing that the revenue would fund Russia's war in Ukraine and that Ukraine should receive U.S. support.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, announced he is cosponsoring the Prohibit Corrupt Russia Oil Deals Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, to block President Trump’s deal to purchase and import Russian diesel. “Americans struggling with rising costs should not be asked to bankroll Vladimir Putin’s war machine,” said Congressman Walkinshaw. “Putin is a war criminal who has devastated Ukrainian families and sent Russians to die in his war of aggression. Ukraine is a trusted partner of the United States, and its people deserve our support. Trump’s Russian diesel deal rewards Putin for prolonging this war. I’m joining this bipartisan legislation to block that deal, deny Putin revenue to fund his attacks, and help Ukraine secure a just and lasting peace.” A copy of the Prohibit Corrupt Russia Oil Deals Act is available here.

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October 15, 2026House press release

Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Cool Federal Properties, Cut Smog, and Lower Energy Costs

Position: Introduces the Heat Island Reduction Act, which would require federal agencies to plan cost-effective upgrades such as trees, shade, and cooler roofs on federal properties to reduce heat, improve air quality, 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, improve air quality, and lower energy costs. Parking lots and dark rooftops soak up heat and hold it, which warms nearby communities, raises cooling bills, and speeds the formation of smog. The bill targets federal properties in areas that already fail federal smog standards. Northern Virginia is already working on the problem. This summer, more than 80 volunteers teamed up with the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions and George Mason University’s Virginia Climate Center to map where heat hits hardest across Fairfax County, Arlington, and Alexandria. What they found points to simple fixes: more trees, more shade, and cooler surfaces. Walkinshaw’s bill would apply the same approach to federal properties nationwide. “Extreme heat endangers workers, worsens the air our families breathe, and drives up cooling costs,” said Congressman Walkinshaw. “Volunteers here in Northern Virginia are working to pinpoint where heat hits hardest. The federal government should take the same hard look at its own properties and start with the fixes that deliver the most. Shade trees and cooler roofs protect federal workers and visitors and lower the cooling bills taxpayers pay.” The Heat Island Reduction Act would: Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) are original cosponsors.

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October 12, 2026House press release

Walkinshaw Statement on the Raid on Ilhan Omar’s Home

Position: The release condemns a federal law enforcement raid on Representative Ilhan Omar's home as an abuse of presidential power against political opponents, and pledges congressional oversight and accountability.

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 Trump’s personal weapon to use against his political enemies. Abusing the power of the presidency to intimidate and punish those who challenge him is a direct threat to our democracy. Trump has spent years attacking Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Now, just weeks before an election, federal agents have raided her home. No President is above the law. A Democratic Congress will demand answers, conduct rigorous oversight, and hold accountable anyone responsible for abusing their power."

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October 5, 2026House press release

Walkinshaw, Morelle and Virginia Democrats Fight Trump Administration’s Attacks on Voting, Pledge to Protect Every Vote

Position: Democratic members and panelists oppose the Trump Administration's attempted overhaul of mail-ballot processing, federal demands for sensitive voter information, and the presence of armed immigration agents at polling places, and advocate for protecting every eligible voter's ballot access.

FAIRFAX, VA — Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) and members of Virginia’s Democratic congressional delegation held a public shadow hearing Thursday in Fairfax to confront the Trump Administration’s attacks on voting and detail efforts to defend every eligible American’s right to cast a ballot and have it counted. Panelists outlined litigation, voter education and safeguards countering interference, intimidation, and misinformation. The hearing examined the Administration’s attempted overhaul of mail-ballot processing, federal demands for sensitive voter information and concerns about armed immigration agents at polling places. The experts explained how litigation blocked the mail-voting rule and detailed ongoing efforts to protect voter privacy and prevent intimidation. In his remarks and responses to lawmakers, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay outlined safeguards against duplicate voting, secured ballot drop boxes and the county’s use of paper ballots and scanners without internet connectivity. The discussion emphasized that protecting election integrity and ensuring access to the ballot go hand in hand. “Where the Trump Administration is sowing fear and confusion, we’re providing facts and defending the right to vote. We came together in Fairfax to make clear that every eligible American, no matter who they support, can cast a ballot with confidence,” said Congressman Walkinshaw. “I’m grateful to Ranking Member Morelle for joining us and proud to stand alongside my Virginia colleagues and the voting rights leaders doing this work every day. We will keep fighting to protect every vote and ensure the American people decide who represents them.” "In this moment, there is nothing more urgent than protecting American democracy,” said Ranking Member Morelle. “The election is here and we are protecting Americans’ right to the ballot box. Every time the Trump Administration has tried to interfere with the integrity of the midterm elections, they have lost. Over the next month, we need to remain clear-eyed about the threats we continue to face. We will fight to protect American elections. Failure, quite simply, is not an option.” "Over the last two years, the Trump Administration and the Supreme Court have levied various attacks against the right to vote," said Congressman Bobby Scott, Ranking Member of the House Education and Workforce Committee. "Unfortunately, Congressional Republicans have been unwilling to take a stand against these actions. Democrats are fighting to defend everyone's right to participate in our elections, and this hearing demonstrates the urgency of this fight." “My own family struggled, fought, bled and in some cases died for the right to vote,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “We have seen repeated efforts by the Administration to undermine the electoral process and the constitutionally protected right of millions to vote. Election integrity means protecting our election systems from foreign interference and unlawful voting, but it also means protecting every citizen’s right to vote, free of intimidation, free from discrimination. We cannot have an America that goes back to the days when propaganda, violence and voter suppression were used to keep all of the people from participating in their government.” “Every eligible voter should be able to cast their ballot without fear, intimidation, or unnecessary barriers,” said Congressman Vindman. “Our democracy works when voters know their voices will be heard and their votes will be counted. I’m proud to stand with my Virginia colleagues, local election officials, and voting rights advocates to protect access to the ballot, safeguard voter privacy, and ensure every eligible Virginian can make their voice heard.” “This Administration has threatened to cheat and exhaust every option to diminish our free and fair elections. In these unprecedented times, I am proud to stand together with my colleagues and voting rights organizations to protect the voices of all Americans. We will ensure every vote, regardless of party, gets counted this November. We will not be intimidated,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. The panel included Chairman McKay; Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward; Omar Noureldin, Senior Vice President for Policy and Litigation Strategy at Common Cause; Rev. Dr. Cozy Bailey, President of the Virginia State Conference NAACP; and Jessica Jones Capparell, Director of Government Affairs at the League of Women Voters of the United States. The experts urged voters to check their registration, make a plan to vote and consult trusted election officials. Watch the full hearing: C-SPAN.

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October 2, 2026House press release

Walkinshaw, Vindman, Virginia Democrats Release Statement on 8th Anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder

Position: The release calls for the public release of the 2019 transcript of President Trump's call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and for accountability over the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. It states that the transcript should be declassified and released now, and that Congress would force its release if necessary.

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 (Va.-10) released the following statement on the eighth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Eight years ago today, Virginia resident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. His murder was an unconscionable attack on a journalist and a Virginia resident, and his family and the American people deserve the full truth about what happened and what followed. That includes transparency about President Trump’s 2019 call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Congressman Vindman reviewed the transcript of that call while serving as a lawyer on the National Security Council, and we believe the American people deserve to see it for themselves. As members of Virginia’s congressional delegation, we will continue pressing for the transparency and accountability that this case demands. If President Trump will not release the transcript now, we will force him to do it in the next Congress when Democrats are in charge. Eight years is far too long to wait for answers. President Trump should declassify and release the transcript and give the Khashoggi family and the American people the truth they deserve.” Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post journalist and U.S. resident, was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018 — an assassination that drew global condemnation and raised serious questions about Saudi Arabia’s leadership and the Trump administration’s response. In November 2025, Vindman demanded that the White House release the transcript of a “shocking” 2019 call that took place between President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following Khashoggi’s murder. Vindman reviewed this call while serving as a staff lawyer on Trump’s National Security Council. That same month, he led 37 lawmakers in sending a letter to President Trump calling for the immediate release of the transcript. He also hosted a press conference alongside Hanan Elatr Khashoggi — Khashoggi’s wife — and U.S. Representatives Jamie Raskin (Md.-08) and Suhas Subramanyam (Va.-11) to urge President Trump to release the transcript of the call. In October 2025, Congressman Walkinshaw and Senators Kaine and Warner introduced a bicameral resolution commemorating the seventh anniversary of Khashoggi’s murder and calling for accountability. The resolution also called for the Government of Saudi Arabia to release wrongfully detained individuals, respect the rights of Saudi citizens, and ensure the protection of the freedoms of assembly, association, and the press. Khashoggi was a resident of Virginia’s 11th District, which was formerly represented by the late Congressman Gerry Connolly and is now represented by Walkinshaw.

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October 2, 2026House press release

Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Fix Personnel Record Errors Delaying Federal Workers’ Retirement and Benefits

Position: The release supports introduction of the Federal Employee Records Relief Act, which would require OPM and former employing agencies to provide personnel records, correct administrative errors, and offer written benefits information to former federal employees, including those separated on or after January 20, 2025.

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, legislation to help former federal employees obtain missing personnel records, fix administrative errors and navigate their earned benefits. Missing or inaccurate records can delay retirement processing, complicate health coverage and interfere with future employment. “Federal employees have suffered enough under the Trump administration’s mass firings and attacks on our civil service. They should not have to chase down missing paperwork to document their service and access the benefits they earned,” said Congressman Walkinshaw. “My bill would require the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and federal agencies to help former employees get their records, fix errors and get clear answers about their benefits. These public servants deserve better.” The bill would require OPM, working with former employing agencies, to provide personnel records, correct administrative errors and offer written benefits information and coordination assistance, including information about health coverage continuation options. Federal employees who separated for any reason on or after January 20, 2025, including retirees, would have four years after enactment to submit requests. “Too often, federal employees leave government service only to find themselves trapped in bureaucratic limbo, waiting months for agencies and OPM to correct records or process paperwork they need to collect benefits, secure loans, or move on to their next job. This commonsense legislation creates a clear, centralized, and time-limited process to fix those problems so former federal employees are not forced to keep paying the price for administrative failures that are beyond their control,” said the National Federation of Federal Employees. “Mass firings and pressure campaigns to force out federal employees have thrown thousands of dedicated civil servants into chaos. Now many are left hanging, trapped by botched personnel records and processing delays that stand between them and their next job, their retirement, and the benefits they earned. The Federal Employee Records Relief Act will give these workers a clear path to correct their records and move forward with their lives. NTEU applauds Rep. Walkinshaw for his work on this bill and for standing up for federal employees and their families,” said Doreen Greenwald, National President, National Treasury Employees Union. Original cosponsors include Reps. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.), Don Beyer (VA-08), Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04) and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10).

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September 30, 2026House press release

Democrats Demand Answers on DHS Funding Pro-Trump Political Ads Ahead of Midterm Elections

Position: Committee Democrats demand that DHS immediately halt use of taxpayer funds for pro-Trump political advertising and produce records on who authorized the spending, its source, and its legal justification under federal anti-propaganda law.

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, led Committee Democrats in demanding answers from Secretary Markwayne Mullin over the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) use of taxpayer dollars to bankroll pro-Trump political ads ahead of the midterm elections. The Members raised concerns following recent reporting that revealed pro-Trump television ads labeled “paid for by the U.S. government” were being financed with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) funding provided by Congressional Republicans in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The ads follow more than $200 million in DHS advertising spending under former Secretary Kristi Noem, including commercials developed by politically connected Republican campaign consultants. “This disturbing pattern of redirecting congressionally appropriated funding to advantage one political party must cease immediately.” the Members wrote. “As Secretary, it is your responsibility to ensure that DHS uses its funding in compliance with Federal law prohibiting the use of funds for political propaganda. Homeland Security Committee Democrats demand answers as to how this funding was approved and how it comports with Federal law.” The Members demanded an immediate halt to taxpayer-funded political ads as well as records revealing who authorized the spending, where the money came from, and how DHS justifies it under Federal law.

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September 29, 2026House press release

Walkinshaw Calls for Investigation into Trump's DHS-Funded Political Ads

Position: Calls for an investigation into the use of Department of Homeland Security funds for television advertisements featuring President Trump, which the release characterizes as political and potentially illegal under federal law banning taxpayer-funded propaganda.

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 of Department of Homeland Security funds to bankroll his political TV ads. “Trump is using your tax dollars at the Department of Homeland Security to pay for his own political TV ads. Republicans handed DHS historic levels of funding. Now it turns out Trump is spending it on himself. These aren't PSAs. One is nearly identical to a Trump 2024 campaign ad. And they're illegal. Federal law bans spending taxpayer money on political ads and propaganda. His approval is at rock bottom, so he's buying airtime while families are drowning in gas and grocery prices. We need a full investigation, with everyone who signed off on this answering under oath.”

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September 29, 2026House press release

After Reports of Suicide Attempts at Sea, Walkinshaw and Subramanyam Seek Independent Review of Military Mental Health Care

Position: The lawmakers are asking the Government Accountability Office to examine mental health screening, treatment access, and crisis response for service members during deployments, citing living conditions and suicide attempts aboard Navy carriers. They argue service members deserve safe living conditions and access to mental health resources.

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 Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, are pressing the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine whether service members have sufficient access to mental health care during deployments. In their letter, the lawmakers point to concerning conditions aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford during its 326-day deployment. A fire spread from a laundry room to sleeping quarters, displacing approximately 600 sailors. Some had to sleep on floors and tables. The carrier also experienced plumbing and sewage problems. The letter also raises concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group’s extended deployment. The Acting U.S. Secretary of the Navy has said eight sailors across ships in the strike group attempted suicide and several sailors attempted to jump overboard the USS Lincoln. The lawmakers cite reports of inadequate food and supplies and say it remains unclear what mental health resources service members can access while deployed and if they are sufficient to address their urgent needs. “Extended deployments place enormous strain on servicemembers and their families,” the lawmakers write. “At a minimum, they deserve safe and adequate places to sleep, access to basic necessities, and living conditions that protect their physical and mental health.” Walkinshaw and Subramanyam ask GAO to examine mental health screenings before, during, and after deployment; access to treatment at sea; how the Navy responds when symptoms escalate; and the obstacles it faces in delivering care. “When those deployments are compounded by inadequate living conditions, Congress has a responsibility to understand the impact on morale, mental health, readiness, and retention, and ensure the Department of Defense (DOD) is doing everything possible to support the service members we ask to serve,” the lawmakers write.

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September 24, 2026House press release

Walkinshaw, McClellan Lead Virginia Democratic Delegation to Oppose Trump’s Efforts to Rescind the Roadless Rule

Position: Members of the Virginia Democratic delegation sent a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture opposing the Trump Administration's proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, citing potential impacts on water quality, biodiversity, and economic development.

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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle

Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.

  1. 1.L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAC5 contributions$20,000
  2. 2.NARFE PAC6 contributions$18,500
  3. 3.UFCW LOCAL 400 ABC PAC5 contributions$17,500
  4. 4.GUIDEHOUSE PAC3 contributions$15,000
  5. 5.TRANSDIGM GROUP INC. EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$15,000
  6. 6.NADA PAC5 contributions$15,000
  7. 7.MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSLabor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace manufacturing jobs.AI$15,000
  8. 8.AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEAgriculture3 contributionsAgricultural processing PAC for American Crystal Sugar — backs candidates supporting farm subsidies, sugar price supports, and agricultural trade policies.AI$15,000
  9. 9.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS OF U.S.A. POLITICAL FUND (LETTER CARRIER POLITICAL FUND)Public Sector3 contributionsPublic-sector union PAC representing U.S. Postal Service letter carriers — backs candidates supporting postal worker wages, benefits, job security, and USPS funding.AI$15,000
  10. 10.DELOITTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$15,000

Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.

Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle

Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.

  1. 1.SELF$53,573
  2. 2.LEIDOS$25,050
  3. 3.FAIRFAX COUNTY$23,425
  4. 4.AMERICAN PROPERTIES OF MD LLC$16,500
  5. 5.SELF EMPLYED$14,000
  6. 6.CONSULTANT$14,000
  7. 7.XAVIENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS$14,000
  8. 8.TOTAL WINE & MORE$14,000
  9. 9.SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC$13,500
  10. 10.CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING$12,500

Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.