119th Congress
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Announces Milestone in $2 Million Returned to Taxpayers Through Casework, Over 1,793 Cases Closed
Washington D.C. – This week, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) announced a new constituent casework milestone in his service to the people of Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. Since taking office, Congressman Subramanyam’s office has closed 1,793 constituent casework requests and has helped return over $2 million to Northern Virginians.
“Saving constituents money and alleviating hardship has been my top priority in Congress,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. “From veterans benefits to visa assistance, my team and I are always honored to serve and encourage constituents to reach out to us for assistance.”
Congressman Subramanyam and his staff are able to help constituents retrieve benefits they are owed by the federal government by reaching out to federal agencies on their behalf. They specialize in handling any and all issues involving federal agencies, including Social Security and Medicare, veterans’ benefits, IRS issues, passports and visas, small business assistance, federal retiree benefits, and federal grants and loans.
While Congressman Subramanyam’s office cannot always guarantee a favorable outcome, staff will always work to ensure that constituents receive quality service and a fair and timely response to their problem. Please find a link here to the services Congressman Subramanyam’s office offers, along with how to submit a request for assistance.
Congressman Subramanyam’s offices are available by phone weekdays during business hours or via email using the contact page on his website.
- For appointments in Washington, DC please call: (202) 225-5136
- For appointments in either Manassas and Leesburg, please call: (703) 236-1300
Congressman Subramanyam’s office regularly hosts mobile office hours to meet constituents where they’re at and get them the assistance they deserve. To hear about Congressman Subramanyam’s next mobile office hours, please sign up for his newsletter here.
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Congressman Subramanyam Leads Bipartisan Effort to Secure Justice for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to justice for survivors of child sexual abuse, assault, and trafficking. The Statutes of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act would incentivize states to eliminate civil and criminal statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse cases. The legislation authorizes $20 million in grants for states that implement these reforms and allow survivors to seek justice on their own terms and timeline.
Approximately 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 20 boys suffer child sexual abuse. Historically, nearly 90 percent of child victims never report their abuse to the authorities, and the majority of victims are unable to come forward and hold their abusers accountable due to expired claims. Many survivors don’t come forward until they are 50 years old or older, well beyond the expiration of the statute of limitations.
“Child sexual abuse survivors should be able to come forward and seek justice without a deadline,” said Congressman Subramanyam. “We must take legislative steps to support survivors instead of upholding a system that works against them. Far too many child abuse survivors have been denied justice due to these arbitrary barriers. I am proud to lead legislation that empowers child abuse survivors and holds abusers accountable.”
“Survivors of child sexual abuse often carry their pain in silence for decades. Too many are denied justice because the clock runs out before they are ready to speak,” said Congresswoman Elvira Salazar. “This bill says loud and clear: time will never protect predators, and the law will never fail survivors again. I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan effort to give victims their day in court, make sure monsters who abuse children can never hide behind legal loopholes, and protect children across America.”
“Every survivor of childhood sexual abuse deserves the chance to seek justice when they are ready. For too long, time has been a shield for child abusers and a ticking clock for survivors.” said Stefan Turkheimer, Vice President of Public Policy at RAINN. “The Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act recognizes that healing does not have a time limit and keeps a path open for survivors to bring those responsible to justice.”
Visit here to see the full bill text.
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Congressman Subramanyam Releases Statement on His Vote Against the Republican Continuing Resolution
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Subramanyam voted against House Republicans’ Continuing Resolution (CR) and issued the following statement:
“I cannot in good conscience support a measure that will continue to cause Virginians so much hardship. House Republicans, with full control of government, have decided to risk a shutdown by passing a measure that will raise health care costs and only continue the firing of federal workers and contractors.
Instead, I will fight efforts to take away people’s access to affordable healthcare, and I will not accept partisan measures that cut vital federal programs and fire federal workers en masse. My hope is that House Republicans will instead come to the table and negotiate a bipartisan plan to avoid a shutdown.”
Congressman Subramanyam Issues Statement on Threat Directed at Office
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Suhas Subramanyam received a threat to his office in recent weeks in which a constituent threatened to bring a firearm to his district office. In response, the Congressman and his staff have taken appropriate legal action and carried out enhanced security measures to ensure the safety of constituents who visit any of his offices or attend public events with or sponsored by the Congressman.
Congressman Subramanyam issued the following statement:
“I am committed to ensuring that my office continues to be a safe space for constituents to get help or meet with me or my staff. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any words or actions that may threaten the safety of my constituents, staff, or family. My team will continue to work with Capitol Police and local law enforcement to treat this and any other threats seriously and respond swiftly.
I would like to especially thank the U.S. Capitol Police and local law enforcement for all their help in this matter.”
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Congressman Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Extend PACT Act Benefits to Servicemembers who Reported for Duty in the Pentagon Following the 9/11 Attacks
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Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam introduced the Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act to expand PACT Act benefits to servicemembers who reported to the Pentagon for duty in the days and weeks following the 9/11 attacks. The legislation is named after Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Susan Lukas, who was in the Pentagon on 9/11, reported to work the very next day, and suffers from persistent and significant health impacts from exposure to this day. The legislation was introduced on the 24th anniversary of the attacks.
“There are so many servicemembers who witnessed the devastating attack on the Pentagon on 9/11 and then bravely reported for duty soon thereafter to keep our country safe, exposing themselves to harmful toxicants that forever impacted their health,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. “These heroic men and women deserve the same benefits under the PACT Act that Congress has provided to other servicemembers, and I am proud to introduce this bill to close the gap in coverage.”
“On behalf of the Reserve Organization of America, I thank Congressman Subramanyam for sponsoring the Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act, which establishes a presumption of service connection for servicemembers who were at the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks and returned to duty as early as the next day,” said retired Army Maj. Gen. and Reserve Organization of America Executive Director John Hashem. “These patriots faced not only the devastation of that tragic morning but also long-term toxic exposures at the heart of our nation’s defense. The PACT Act was an important step forward, but this distinct group of servicemembers still lack the protections they need. This legislation honors their sacrifice and ensures they receive the care and benefits they have earned.”
“I am profoundly grateful to Representative Subramanyam for championing this legislation,” said retired Air Force Lt. Col. Susan Lukas, a constituent of Congressman Subramanyam and the bill’s namesake. “On 9/11, I was serving at the Pentagon and was required to return to duty the very next day, unaware that the environment we were exposed to would have lasting consequences for our health. As a constituent and a veteran, I thank the congressman for his commitment to ensuring that no servicemember exposed to these conditions is left behind.”
“I am a survivor of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on 9/11. Just three days later, I returned to work at the Pentagon. I watched servicemembers and civilian personnel working around the clock—24/7—amid smoke, dust, and toxic debris like asbestos, determined to restore operations and defend our nation. They never hesitated,” said Herbert Valle, President of the Potomac Falls, Virginia-based veterans nonprofit Chariots of Honor. “This legislation corrects a longstanding inequity by extending the PACT Act presumption of service connection to Pentagon service members who reported for duty between September 11 and November 19, 2001. Passing this bill is not just about policy—it is about fairness, honoring sacrifice, and keeping our promise to those who served when our nation needed them most.”
The Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act would correct a gap in coverage by extending the presumption of service connection for toxic-exposed veterans provided by the PACT Act to servicemembers who reported for duty in the Pentagon between September 11, 2001 and November 19, 2001, the date the building was deemed safe and cleared of toxicants. By returning to the Pentagon, these individuals were exposed to cement dust, glass fibers, asbestos, lead, mold, and other toxicants that can cause lifelong health conditions and challenges. These servicemembers are currently ineligible for presumption of service connection under the PACT Act or benefits that are available to those that responded to the Pentagon attack from the World Trade Center Health Program.
The legislation has bipartisan support and is cosponsored by Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), and Rob Wittman (R-VA-01).
The legislation is endorsed by the Reserve Organization of America.
The text of the legislation can be found here.
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Congressman Subramanyam Writes to Commissioners of the SCC About Dominion Energy’s Proposed 500kV/230kV Golden to Mars Transmission Project
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam wrote to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) regarding Dominion Energy’s proposed 500kV/230kV Golden to Mars transmission project. The project, which would see the construction of new transmission lines to connect existing substations in the Ashburn area northwest of Dulles Airport, has raised significant concerns from local residents. The SCC is currently reviewing an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Golden to Mars, which would allow the project to move forward if approved.
In the letter, Congressman Subramanyam outlined serious concerns about the project, including several proposed routes that would impact highly developed parts of the community, including residential, commercial, and school properties. He has heard from hundreds of constituents that are rightfully worried about the impact above-ground transmission lines could have on their neighborhoods, homes, and children’s safety. More specifically, he shared his concern that the above ground line may negatively impact two Loudoun County schools and residents living at Loudoun Valley Estates.
The Congressman went on to write,
“Representing Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, I recognize the importance of balancing increasing energy needs with environmental stewardship and community interests. Northern Virginia is home to some of the highest concentrations of data centers in the world… As our nation continues to lead the world in AI innovation a national plan should be developed to ensure data centers and the energy infrastructure needed to supply them are not harming our communities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the SCC, and any regulatory body involved with the management of transmission lines should use every tool at its disposal to ensure any negative impacts related to transmission projects are mediated when possible.”
Congressman Subramanyam urged the commissioners to carefully consider other options and emphasized that the development of data centers and supporting infrastructure must be balanced with the well-being of the community.
A full copy of the letter can be read here.
Background:
Since his time in the Virginia State House, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has been advocating for greater transparency and protections for consumers with the growing prevalence of data centers and powerlines in Virginia. This year, he wrote to the National Park Service and encouraged them to consider all possible options when reviewing Dominion’s proposal to expand a power line in Manassas Battlefield National Park. The Congressman has also been pressing the Trump administration to release a report conducted by the Department of Energy regarding the impact of data centers on consumers’ utility bills.
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Congressman Subramanyam Releases Statement on Recent Tariffs
"President Trump promised global peace and stability, but in eight months, his policies have started to erode America’s strategic position. The recent tariffs on India are the latest example.
The U.S.-India relationship has continued to grow stronger, built on shared democratic values and expanding economic, scientific, and security cooperation. At a time when the Indo-Pacific is becoming increasingly central to America’s strategic interests, we should be deepening these ties, not undermining them.
By cutting ourselves off from key partners, this Administration’s approach will empower our adversaries and make the United States less secure and less prosperous.
We need to prioritize America’s long-term interests, and strengthening, not weakening, our relationship with India and allies is essential to that goal."
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Congressman Subramanyam Introduces Legislation to Name Post Office in Loudoun After Heroic Loudoun Firefighter Trevor Brown
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam introduced legislation to name a local post office in Sterling, Virginia after Firefighter Trevor Brown, who lost his life in the line of duty while serving with the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighter Brown was a husband, a father of three, a youth soccer and baseball coach, and a beloved member of his community.
“Firefighter Brown touched so many lives in our community and made the ultimate sacrifice in service to it,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. “This has been a hard time for his family, for our community, and for the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. My hope is that when people see his name on this post office, they will remember the sacrifice he made and be inspired to serve the way he did.”
This bill designates Firefighter Brown’s local post office in Sterling, VA, as the “Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building.” As a permanent fixture in the community, the renamed post office will ensure that Firefighter Brown’s courage, honor, and sacrifice are never forgotten.
Trevor Brown was a firefighter with the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company who died in the line of duty on February 16, 2024. He spent his formative years in Pennsylvania and Florida before attending the American University in Cairo, Egypt. A devoted husband and father, Trevor chose to be a stay-at-home parent and shared a powerful bond with his three children. His commitment to service was also evident through his roles as a volunteer firefighter and a dedicated youth soccer and baseball coach. Trevor's life motto, "If not me, then who?" reflected his deep sense of responsibility to his community. He is survived by his wife, children, and a wide circle of family and friends.
The bill is currently cosponsored by members of the Virginia delegation including Representatives Don Beyer (VA-8), Ben Cline (VA-6), Jen Kiggans (VA-2), John McGuire (VA-5), Jennifer McClellan (VA-4), Bobby Scott (VA-3), Eugene Vindman (VA-7), and Rob Wittman (VA-1).
The full text of the bill can be found here.
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Congressman Subramanyam Introduces Legislation to Lower Toll Costs and Protect Commuters, Advocates to Virginia AG for the Continued Defense of Legislation to Prevent Toll Increases in Federal Court
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) introduced the Affordable Commutes Act, legislation designed to address the rising costs of private toll roads and protect commuters from unfair, unreasonable toll prices. The legislation directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to investigate the pricing practices of private toll roads and assess the potential for the federal government to purchase and transfer ownership of these roads to states. This measure aims to bring down toll costs for everyday drivers.
“For too long, private toll road companies have operated with little to no oversight, leading to high fees that place a heavy burden on working families like my own and the ones I represent in Congress,” said Congressman Subramanyam. “My bill is a critical first step toward ensuring fair and transparent pricing. It puts commuters first by investigating potential price gouging and exploring solutions that would ultimately transfer control of these essential arteries from private companies to the public.”
The bill’s provisions include a directive for the DOT to investigate potential price gouging and unfair, unreasonable practices on private toll roads, with findings to be referred to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It also mandates a study on the feasibility and cost benefits to commuters of the federal government acquiring private toll roads and transferring them to state ownership. The study will assess whether such a transfer would lower costs for drivers, outline the necessary framework to achieve it, and recommend other policies to reduce tolling expenses. This legislation is a significant step toward making daily commutes more affordable for millions of Americans.
This bill follows a recent decision by the Virginia Supreme Court to uphold legislation that Congressman Subramanyam passed in the House of Delegates in 2021 that granted the State Corporation Commission (SCC) greater authority to prevent toll increases on the Dulles Greenway, a privately owned toll road in Loudoun County. In September 2024, the SCC ruled to prevent a 40% toll increase that would have increased costs for commuters by over $1,100 annually.
While the Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling marks a major victory for Virginia commuters, the operators of the toll road, Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), filed a separate complaint in federal court. This week, Congressman Subramanyam wrote a letter to Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, declaring that the deployment of all necessary resources is required to defend the rule of law. The text of that letter can be found here.
To read the full bill text, see here.
In Washington, Congressman Subramanyam continues to advocate for working families and champion legislation that lowers the costs of everyday goods so that families across Northern Virginia can live prosperous lives.
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