119th Congress
Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Pam Bondi’s Firing
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), a member of the House Oversight Committee, released the following statement after reports that Attorney General Pam Bondi has been fired by President Trump:
“Pam Bondi may go down as one of the worst AGs in history. She openly violated the law repeatedly and aided one of the most corrupt administrations in modern history. She spent most of her time trying to weaponize the agency against anyone the President didn't like, and she fired countless career prosecutors for simply following the law and upholding the Constitution. I had called for her impeachment, but this works too.
Despite all this, it appears she was fired for not passing enough loyalty tests. The Senate should reject the confirmation of any replacement who continues this administration's lawlessness.
Pam Bondi may be leaving the Department of Justice, but she must still follow the law and respond to the Oversight Committee's subpoena to be deposed about covering up Epstein files. I have a lot of questions. The American people deserve answers, and the Epstein survivors deserve justice.”
Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Recent Civilian Deaths in Iran
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement on recent civilian deaths in Iran:
"I am deeply concerned by reports of recent executions within Iran.
Since the protests began in December, thousands of Iranians have been killed and arrested.
As the war continues, the United States must remain committed to supporting the Iranian people and their aspirations for a more free, secular future."
Rep. Subramanyam Statement on DHS Funding Vote
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after voting no on the partisan Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, that House Republicans brought to the floor instead of the bipartisan DHS funding bill that passed the Senate unanimously last night:
“This Republican shutdown should be over. Instead, House Republicans chose to ignore the voices of the American people and continue the pain by passing a bill that has no chance of ending this debacle. So TSA, FEMA and other federal workers and contractors will continue to not get paid. Americans will be less safe and face travel disruptions.
I am ready and willing to vote for a bipartisan solution that funds DHS and increases accountability for immigration enforcement.”
Ranking Member Subramanyam Demands Sarah Ferguson Answer Questions on Jeffrey Epstein
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, wrote to Sarah Ferguson to request she submit to questioning by the Oversight Committee as part of the ongoing probe into Jeffrey Epstein, his accomplices, and enablers.
The Ranking Member said, “It is clear that you possessed social and business ties to Mr. Epstein and have knowledge of information that can assist our investigation. Documentation of your relationship with Mr. Epstein includes referring to Mr. Epstein as ‘a legend’ – after Mr. Epstein’s 2008 conviction – and writing: ‘I really don’t have the words to describe my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness… I am at your service. Just marry me.’ Moreover, according to Department of Justice documents, Mr. Epstein was involved in discussions to become your company’s majority owner.”
In the letter, Ranking Member Subramanyam also points to Ms. Ferguson asking Mr. Epstein for a financial loan and that she may have information on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Epstein. Ranking Member Subramanyam requested Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor submit to questioning from the Oversight Committee last year.
Rep. Subramanyam on Potential Sale of Middleburg Training Facility: “We Need to Give the Community A Voice in This Process”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) is bringing attention to the ongoing situation with the Army potentially purchasing the Middleburg Training Facility despite community opposition and making every effort to ensure the community has a voice in the process. The Congressman and his staff are working with community leaders and the U.S. Army to see if a solution can be found. Today, the Congressman spoke about it on the House floor. That speech can be found here on YouTube and below.
The Congressman said, “I rise to bring to the attention of the House the potential sale of the Middleburg Training Center to the Army.
The Training Center has been a bedrock of the town’s local economy since its establishment in 1956.
It is one of the leading horse training facilities in the country and a major driver of the local economy.
There is really not a horse training facility public or private nearby.
And to be clear, we welcome the Army and the Old Guard Caisson Detachment in Loudoun. But we need to give the community a voice in this process and consider alternative sites that won’t disrupt the local economy.
Because if this sale goes through, thousands of jobs and the tens of millions of dollars that benefit the local economy may be lost
So I ask that we slow this process down and consider an alternative site within the region that can appropriately accommodate the Caisson horses and provide a turnkey solution for the Army’s needs.”
Ranking Member Subramanyam Statement on Judge’s Ruling on Pentagon Press Access Policy
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, released the following statement after a judge ruled that the Pentagon’s policy illegally restricts press credentials of reporters who wouldn’t agree with the new rules:
“I have said repeatedly that banning reporters at the Pentagon was an attack on the First Amendment and our democracy. This week the courts finally agreed. Secretary Hegseth must obey the order and, as this war with Iran enters its 4th week, it’s more important than ever that the American people know what's happening at the Pentagon and how their taxpayer money is being spent.”
FY27 Community Project Funding Requests
Recipient: George Mason University
Address: 10900 University Boulevard, MS 5B8, Manassas, VA 20110
Project Name: NoVA Star: Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Readiness Hub
Project Description: The NoVa Star project will connect NOVA students from high school to adult learners and veterans, with local employers through internships and capstone projects, creating a pathway for students of all ages to benefit from hands-on experience and education in aerospace, while employers benefit from a diverse pool of ready and future workforce. It will also create a long term hub/network of aerospace stakeholders in our area, from academic to businesses and government: the Northern Virginia Aerospace Skilled Technical Readiness Hub (NoVA STAR), based on MERC and Innovation District (GMU SciTech campus).
Funding Request: $1,250,000
Recipient: George Mason University
Address: 10900 University Boulevard, MS 5B8, Manassas, VA 20110
Project Name: Regional Criminal Justice Forensic Technology and Training Hub
Project Description: The Forensic Science Research and Training Laboratory (FSRTL) at George Mason University seeks to establish a Regional Criminal Justice Forensic Technology and Training Hub that strengthens criminal investigation capacity across the Mid-Atlantic region. The FSRTL is one of the only facilities in the region capable of providing immersive and practical training for law enforcement officers (LEs), medicolegal death investigators (MDIs), prosecutors, and other practitioners in a controlled outdoor setting with human donor-based scenarios. This environment closely replicates real investigative contexts and supports training grounded in practice.
Funding Request: $1,000,000
Recipient Legal Name: Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office
Address: 78 W Lee Street, Warrenton VA 20186
Project Name: Regional Radio System Upgrade
Project Description: This funding will be used to upgrade the Sheriff Department’s dispatch system, which will enhance community safety in Fauquier County. It will allow the County to implement a state-of-the-art communications system, which will ensure optimal delivery of services for the safety and well-being of Fauquier County Residents.
Funding Request: $2,198,218.27
Recipient: Town of Warrenton
Address: 360 Falmouth Street Warrenton, VA 20186
Project Name: Warrenton Public Works Facility Modernization Project
Project Description: The funding would be used for the design of renovations to the Warrenton Public Works & Utilities building. The current facility was constructed in the 1950s and has received few updates in the past several decades. The building has documented asbestos and plumbing and HVAC issues, does not meet ADA requirements, and is too small to fit the town’s emergency response vehicles and snow removal equipment.
Funding Request: $500,000
Recipient: Town of Haymarket
Address: 15000 Washington Street, Unit 100, Haymarket, Virginia 20169
Project Name: Town of Haymarket Town Hall Exterior Site Work
Project Description: The funding would be used for stormwater mitigation, stormwater management infrastructure, a pedestrian connection, and to construct a turn lane on Haymarket’s major thoroughfare. This work will significantly enhance public safety in
Haymarket.
Funding Request: $2,000,000
Recipient:Town of Leesburg
Address: 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Project Name: South King Street and Route 7/15 Bypass Interchange Improvements
Project Description: Funding will support improvements to an existing grade-separated interchange along a major commuter route. The existing interchange was built years ago and cannot handle current traffic volumes. Moreover, accident rates necessitate improvements as the intersection has had 41 crashes in 2023 and 48 in 2024, making it one of Leesburg's top five crash locations. These issues are expected to increase with the proposed developments that have been approved in the surrounding Loudoun County area. The project will also enhance safety by providing additional sidewalk improvements to connect the newer communities to the southeast to the downtown area.
Funding Request: $4,600,000
Recipient: Town of Lovettsville
Address: 6 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Leesburg, VA 20180
Project Name: Replacement of Transite Water Main and Redundancy Looping
Project Description: Construction of redundancy looping water main lines in strategic areas of the Town to enhance the resiliency of the overall system, improve flow pressures and eliminate dead end watermains that result in stagnation.
Funding Request: $1,400,000
Recipient: City of Manassas Park
Address: One Park Center Court, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Project Name: Manassas Park Career and Technical Education (CTE) Workforce Development Hub
Project Description: The funding would be used for the development and equipage of the Center, which will feature state-of-the-art simulation-based training for Health Science education, a Mechatronics program that provides hands-on training in robotics and automation, a Business and IT program featuring an incubator lab and cybersecurity hub, a simulated retail and production environment, and an Early Childhood lab to support preparation for careers in education.
Funding Request: $1,890,000
Recipient: HealthWorks for Northern Virginia
Address: 163 Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Project Name: HealthWorks Diagnostic Imaging Expansion and Infrastructure Improvement
Project Description: These project funds will be used purchase additional ultrasound equipment for a Federally Qualified Health Center to provide additional diagnostic services and more appointments for patients
Funding Request: $143,000
Recipient: Prince William County, Virginia
Address: 5 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Project Name: Route 234 Business Corridor Improvements
Project Description: The funding would be used to make improvements to the Route 234 Business Corridor in Prince William County, VA including intersection modifications, upgraded traffic signal timing and phasing, access management treatments, enhanced pedestrian crossings, sidewalk gap closures, bicycle accommodations, and other systemic safety enhancements to improve overall corridor mobility and safety. The Route 234 Business Corridor serves as a critical regional transportation route connecting Interstate 66, major employment and retail centers, Northern Virginia Community College, and residential communities in Prince William County.
Funding Request: $2,000,000
Recipient: Town of Lovettsville
Address: 6 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Leesburg, VA 20180
Project Name: Equalization Tank Basin
Project Description: The project would consist of the addition of an equalization basin, pump station, piping, valving and controls necessary to divert excessive WWTP influent flow due to heavy rain events, into an EQ basin to allow manageable and consistent flow for optimal treatment and to reduce the likelihood of plant upsets and illegal discharges. The excess influent from the EQ basin would then be introduced to the plant as high flows subsided. Project is estimated to be $1 million. This project is necessary as heavy rain events can increase the incoming flow into the plant 4 to 5 times the normal flows making operations difficult and increasing the likelihood of a plant upset resulting in a sewage discharge into the state receiving waters. Since the WWTP influent gravity flows into the plant, there is no real control mechanism to handle the incoming influent flows which can compromise the plants’ treatment abilities. With the proposed equalization basin, a portion of the influent could be diverted into the basin keeping the flow to the plant consistent and manageable promoting optimal treatment. As the flows return to normal the excess in the basin can then be introduced to the plant. The results will be consistent, manageable flow which will protect the environment and the population downstream of the plant. It will also help the Town by remaining in compliance with State and Federal Environmental agencies.
Funding Request: $1,000,000
Recipient: Town of Purcellville
Address: 221 S Nursery Ave Purcellville, VA 20132
Project Name: Short Hill Ground Water Treatment Plant (GWTP)
Project Description: The Town of Purcellville needs a new groundwater treatment plant (GWTP) to address an existing water supply deficit and to ensure safe drinking water for residents, businesses, schools, and numerous public facilities. The proposed GWTP will treat approximately 200,000 gallons per day from two existing wells plus one new well. Funding Funding Request: $972,000
Recipient: Prince William County, Virginia
Address: 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge Virginia, 22192
Project Name: Homeless Navigation Center – West
Project Description: The funding will be used to develop a Homeless Navigation Center to provide temporary, emergency sheltering, and services for adults experiencing homelessness on the Western end of Prince William County.
Funding Request: $2,000,000
Recipient: Fairfax County Government
Address: 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035
Project Name: Trenchless Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Project Description: This project funding will support Fairfax County’s trenchless rehabilitation program of publicly owned sanitary sewer pipes and will allow renewal of 8 miles of aging infrastructure. Fairfax County rehabilitates 20 miles of pipes on average each fiscal year. The CIPP (cured-in-place-pipe) trenchless sanitary sewer rehabilitation method is an effective and proven method to renew the life span of the sewers with minimal disturbance to the public. This program offers economic and environmental advantages for Fairfax County residents and businesses by reducing the number of sanitary sewer overflows/spills and mitigating sewer rate increases.
Funding Request: $5,330,000
Recipient: Town of Remington
Address: 105 E Main Street, Remington, Virginia 22734
Project Name: Remington Well
Project Description: This project will install a water tank bypass and rehabilitate the town’s existing municipal water storage tank to ensure reliable drinking water service and allow for maintenance and inspection without disrupting service to residents.
Funding Request: $320,000
Recipient: Upper Occoquan Service Authority
Address: 14631 Compton Road, Centreville, Virginia 20121
Project Name: Biosolids Systems Improvements project
Project Description: UOSA’s biosolids processing facility is vital for regional environmental protection and provides a sustainable fertilizer product that meets stringent land application standards to the marketplace. UOSA’s facility generates enough Class A biosolids to fertilize approximately 100,000 acres per year or enough to cover 75,000 football fields. This project will provide reliability and throughput improvements to this pelletizing system necessary for continued reliable biosolids product production as UOSA’s flows increase.
Funding Request: $2,000,000
Recipient: Loudoun County, Virginia
Address: 1 Harrison St. SE Leesburg, Virginia 20175
Project Name: Moorefield Station Apartments
Project Description: The funding will be used to develop a 249-unit construction development located in close proximity to a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) rail station. The project is focused on expanding access to affordable housing, and specifically reserves units for affordable housing.
Funding Request: $5,000,000
Recipient: Town of Round Hill
Address: 23 Main Street #125, Round Hill, Virginia 20141
Project Name: Evening Star Water Treatment Plant
Project Description: The funding from this project would be used for the construction of a new water treatment plant for the Town which will provide an initial capacity of 375 gallons per minute (expandable to 500 gpm) and feature modern treatment processes, including greensand filtration for iron and manganese removal, chlorine disinfection, a ground storage tank, and a booster pumping system.
Funding Request: $960,000
Recipient: Town of Middleburg
Address: 10 W. Marshall Street, Middleburg, Virginia 20117
Project Name: Well 3 PFAS Treatment and Water Main Replacement
Project Description: The funding will be used to treat PFAS in one of the town’s wells and replace aging, unsafe, and unreliable water mains.
Funding Request: $2,190,000
Recipient: Town of Hamilton
Address: 53 E Colonial Highway, Hamilton, Virginia 20158
Project Name: PFAS, Lead, and Copper Mitigation
Project Description: This project will mitigate PFAS contamination in compliance with 2029 EPA requirements as well as replace lead and copper water lines.
Funding Request: $350,000
Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Small AI Businesses
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) have introduced the bipartisan Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act. The bill would allow for support to small AI businesses so they can compete in this emerging market and create jobs.
“The future of AI will be shaped not just by big tech, but also by small businesses and startups. To stay ahead of international competitors, we must support the small innovators who play a key role in this industry," said Rep. Subramanyam. “My bill will investigate the challenges to federal funding, recruiting and retaining top talent, and navigating regulations these businesses face. As our world becomes increasingly reliant on AI, we must act now to support these innovators.”
“America’s leadership in artificial intelligence will not only depend on large technology companies, but also on the next generation of innovators building breakthrough tools in small businesses and startups across the country. As a software engineer and small business owner myself, I understand how difficult it can be for early-stage companies to navigate access to capital and talent, and to deal with regulatory uncertainty. This bipartisan legislation will help Congress better understand the barriers facing small AI innovators so we can ensure the United States remains the global leader in artificial intelligence,” said Rep. Obernolte.
The Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act directs the Department of Commerce, in collaboration with NIST and the SBA, to conduct a study on challenges faced by small artificial intelligence businesses across the country. This study will investigate:
- Federal and non-federal funding opportunities for small AI businesses, including early and seed funding.
- The ability of small AI businesses to access R&D tax credits.
- Downstream policy impacts on small AI businesses, including regulatory uncertainty.
- Talent and recruitment challenges faced by small AI businesses.
“In order for lawmakers to pass sound legislation both regulating and promoting the development of AI, they need a firm grasp of the realities faced by AI startups across the country. The Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act will shine light on the experiences of startups from the first dollar they raise to eventual successful exit—and all of the product development, regulatory hurdles, and other challenges they encounter in between. Engine is proud to endorse this legislation and is grateful to Reps. Subramanyam and Obernolte for their leadership on this issue and support of the U.S. startup ecosystem,” said Kate Tummarello, Executive Director of Engine.
“Small AI businesses are developing, deploying, and adapting tools that improve productivity, expand access to services, and strengthen U.S. competitiveness. Unfortunately, they often face distinct and overlooked challenges in accessing capital, computing resources, and talent, while also navigating uncertain pathways for growth. The Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act includes provisions to document and better understand those challenges to ensure policymakers considering a comprehensive AI regulatory framework have a clearer picture of the needs of the smallest AI innovators. We are proud to support this legislation and appreciate Representatives Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and Obernolte (R-CA-23) for leading this effort in the House,” said Morgan Reed, President, ACT, The App Association.
Rep. Subramanyam recently spoke about this bill on the House floor. You can watch that here.
Ranking Member Subramanyam Leads Bipartisan Group of Members in Support of Scouting America
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, led a bipartisan group of members in pushing the Department of Defense (DOD) to continue to support Scouting America. In December, Ranking Member Subramanyam and his colleagues outlined concerns over reports that the military was considering cutting ties with Scouting America, including withdrawing support from the National Jamboree.
Today they followed up with new concerns about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s February 27th video that “officially put Scouting America on notice.” The video lays out new requirements in an evaluation after six months and states the Department was “very seriously considering ending our support of scouting altogether.”
The members said, “Our constituents and federal statute demand unconditional support for Scouting America, and we strongly urge the Department to continue this partnership beyond the six-month deadline. Cutting this partnership could impact the thousands of young Americans across our district who participate, and as President Trump himself said in 2017, the ‘United States has no better citizens than its Boy Scouts.’”
The members ended their letter to Secretary Hegseth urging the Department to continue its support of Scouting America and noting highlights of the century-long partnership between Scouting America and the DOD.
In addition to Ranking Member Subramanyam, Representatives Bacon, Bishop, Goodlander, Horsford and Walkinshaw signed the letter to Secretary Hegseth.
The letter can be found below and here.
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Dear Secretary Hegseth,
On December 5, 2025, we outlined our concerns over reports that the military was considering cutting ties with Scouting America, including withdrawing support from the National Jamboree. Our letter highlighted the century of partnership between Boy Scouts, Scouting America and the military, including the values of citizenship, service, and leadership that it instills in the next generation. Moreover, our letter highlighted the successful scouting pipeline into the military – as evidenced by the number of West Point cadets with Eagle Scout badges. But, as of March 16, 2026, we have yet to receive a response.
We now write not only to follow up on the December 5, 2025 letter, but to raise additional concerns following your February 27, 2026 video, in which the Department of War “officially put Scouting America on notice.” The video makes the Department’s future support for Scouting America conditioned on meeting new requirements in an evaluation after six months. In the video, it is stated that the Department was “very seriously considering ending our support of scouting altogether.”
Our constituents and federal statute demand unconditional support for Scouting America, and we strongly urge the Department to continue this partnership beyond the six-month deadline. Cutting this partnership could impact the thousands of young Americans across our districts who participate, and, as President Trump himself said in 2017, the “United States has no better citizens than its Boy Scouts.” Additionally, the Support our Scouts Act, passed in the 109th Congress, prohibits the reduction of support from year-to-year.
As noted in the social media video, six Scouts have been elected President. Eleven of the twelve people who walked on the moon were Scouts. Once again, we strongly urge you to continue the Department’s support of Scouting America.
We look forward to your response.
Rep. Subramanyam Statement on New OPM Rule and Administration’s Damage to Federal Workforce
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released a statement on a new OPM rule allowing the president to reclassify approximately 50,000 federal workers as “at will” employees under a new classification known as Schedule Policy/Career (Schedule P/C). The President can sign an executive order to finalize this rule effective this week.
“This administration has already taken a chainsaw to our federal workforce and led a misguided, partisan war against all federal workers and contractors since taking office,” said Congressman Subramanyam. “Trump wants unilateral control over our federal workforce, and in doing so, he has eliminated hundreds of years’ worth of experience, knowledge, and expertise. These efforts jeopardize the safety and security of the American people every day. There are nearly 40,000 federal workers and contractors in my district. They are not only our hardworking neighbors and friends, but a critical part of our economy and community. This new OPM rule is just another way to harm those who serve us and prevent potential opposition to Trump’s agenda.”
Schedule P/C employees would lose rights to appeal terminations that they previously had, including reviews and appeals by the Office of Special Counsel and the Merit Systems Protection Board, as well as recruitment, retention, and relocation incentives.