119th Congress

"The United Nations recently took steps to remove terror-related sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. And I welcome the  results of today's meeting, including another 180 days of temporary sanctions relief. At this critical moment after over a decade of civil war, I hope President al-Sharaa's visit to Washington marks a step towards achieving a stable and secure Syria and brighter future for the Syrian people.

Last month I co-sponsored legislation to repeal the Caesar Sanctions, which were initially implemented to hold the Assad regime accountable. Lifting these sanctions will allow for investment and economic growth for Syrian families and businesses and deter terrorism. I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to promote a free, democratic Syria, and permanently lift these sanctions as soon as possible."

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Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and Robert Garcia (CA-42), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, wrote to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, Duke of York, to request that he submit to questioning by the Oversight Committee as part of the ongoing probe into Jeffrey Epstein, his accomplices, and enablers.

“After hearing from Epstein’s victims and public reporting of leaked documents, it is vital that Andrew cooperates with the ongoing investigation. If he is innocent, then he can clear his name. And if not, our investigation will show that, and the victims will receive long overdue justice,” said Rep. Subramanyam. “The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story. Ranking Member Garcia and I will not stop pushing for answers and accountability.”

“Rich and powerful men have evaded justice for far too long. Now, former Prince Andrew has the opportunity to come clean and provide justice for the survivors. Oversight Democrats will not stop fighting for accountability and transparency for survivors of Epstein and his gang of co-conspirators,” said Ranking Member Robert Garcia. 

The Oversight Committee will investigate allegations of abuse by Mountbatten Windsor and will seek information on Epstein’s operations, network, and associates based on the men’s longstanding and well-documented friendship. Last month, Mountbatten Windsor announced he would give up his royal titles following accusations of his involvement with sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and abuse allegations made by Virginia Giuffre. His decision came just weeks after House Democrats released records listing Prince Andrew as passenger on Epstein’s aircraft, with financial disclosures providing possible evidence of payments from Epstein for “massages for Andrew.”

In the letter to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, led by Reps. Subramanyam and Garcia, with 14 other Democratic members, the lawmakers wrote, “It has been publicly reported that your friendship with Mr. Epstein began in 1999 and that you remained close through and after his 2008 conviction for procuring minors for prostitution. It has also been reported that you traveled with Epstein to his New York residence, the Queen’s residence at Balmoral, and to Mr. Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where you have been accused of abusing minors. This close relationship with Mr. Epstein, coupled with the recently revealed 2011 email exchange in which you wrote to him “we are in this together,” further confirms our suspicion that you may have valuable information about the crimes committed by Mr. Epstein and his co-conspirators.”

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Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) introduced the Keep Main Street Open Act to establish an emergency stimulus program for small businesses that have been financially impacted by the government shutdown. The program would be run by the Small Business Administration and be available to eligible applicants immediately.

“Northern Virginia’s economy is in jeopardy. Zero-dollar paychecks for federal workers and contractors, the suspension of vital programs like SNAP, and the administration’s backwards economic policies have significantly reduced spending in our community. Small businesses across Northern Virginia are losing traffic and facing potential layoffs or even closures,” said Congressman Subramanyam. “The Keep Main Street Open Act will provide these small businesses with a lifeline during the shutdown and help prevent further damage to our community. Small businesses are a pillar of Northern Virginia and we need to rally behind them during this shutdown.”

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam is an advocate for small businesses and continues to consult small business owners throughout Northern Virginia during the government shutdown. Since the shutdown began, Congressman Subramanyam has introduced and supported several pieces of legislation to support impacted federal workers, contractors, businesses, and families, including: 

• The Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act: Provides and encourages best practices for banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions to work flexibly with people impacted by shutdowns.

• The Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act: Allows federal contractors affected by a government shutdown to withdraw funds from their retirement savings without being penalized.

View the full bill text here.

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) took to the Floor of the House of Representatives in an attempt to end the shutdown by requesting passage of H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025, that would permanently extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that are set to expire December 31, 2025. Republicans refused to recognize Subramanyam as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson continues to not hold votes and end the government shutdown. Bipartisan support exists for extending the premium tax credits, and passage of H.R. 247 would likely have paved the way for the shutdown to end. 

Subramanyam issued the following statement: 

“Not only have House Republicans refused to show up and negotiate an end to this shutdown, they failed to recognize me when I demanded the passage of this commonsense legislation that would prevent health care costs from skyrocketing and pave the way for an end to this shutdown. House Republicans can try to ignore me, but they can’t ignore the American people, including federal workers and contractors in my district, who demand that we work to address this affordability crisis and reopen the government immediately.”

Around four million Americans could lose their health coverage if the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits are allowed to expire. Virginians enrolled in marketplace coverage could see their premiums double, and even people on private insurance will see their monthly payments spike. Congressman Subramanyam has repeatedly called on House Republicans to come back to Washington and vote on legislation that will ensure health care is within reach for Americans. Congressman Subramanyam is seeking a bipartisan budget agreement that reopens the government, protects the federal workforce, and defends access to affordable health care for millions of Americans.

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam and House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia sent records retention requests to the CEOs of Truth Social and X (formerly Twitter) to aid their investigation into the Trump administration’s use of unauthorized messaging platforms for government business. The requests followed reporting that a recent Truth Social post by President Trump addressed to Attorney General Pam Bondi was intended to be a private message, raising questions about the extent of the administration's use of private apps and personal accounts to conduct sensitive government business.

The letters gave notice to both platforms to preserve records beginning on January 20, 2025 that were relevant to private messages, content, and data belonging to or including any member of the Trump administration.

“It's rich that a president who owes his political career to making communications security a campaign issue is now using private, unauthorized messaging platforms to conduct government business,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. “This administration has already proven its incompetence by using Signal to share classified information, and they doubled down with Trump exposing his own private message threats to Attorney General Pam Bondi. The American people deserve transparency into these communication practices and actual oversight over this administration.”

View the full letter to Truth Social here and to X here.

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Washington, D.C. – This week, as millions of federal employees missed their first full paycheck due to the government shutdown, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) commended several banks and credit unions for their efforts to provide financial assistance to federal workers, contractors, military servicemembers, and small businesses during the shutdown. These financial institutions have provided interest-free loans, late fee waivers, and other forms of hardship assistance that have had a significant impact on federal workers and contractors and their families who are currently without pay. 

“This shutdown is putting countless Virginians in financial distress, from federal workers and contractors struggling to pay rent and cover expenses to small businesses losing the traffic they need to stay afloat through no fault of their own,” said Congressman Subramanyam. “I commend every bank, credit union, and financial institution that understands how shutdowns impact our community and is offering relief when we need it the most. I urge them to continue these efforts for the duration of this shutdown.”

Congressman Subramanyam represents over 36,000 federal workers and thousands more contractors. Since the shutdown began, Congressman Subramanyam has introduced and supported several pieces of legislation to support impacted federal workers, contractors, businesses, and families, including: 

• The Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act: Provides and encourages best practices for banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions to work flexibly with people impacted by shutdowns.

• The Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act: Allows federal contractors affected by a government shutdown to withdraw funds from their retirement savings without being penalized.

He will continue to support any financial institution that seeks to provide assistance to federal workers, contractors, and small businesses during government shutdowns. 

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Washington, D.C. -- “Public policy is best when it’s guided by compassion, security, and opportunity. The recent transition to a new administration in Syria presents an opportunity to bring stability to the country and region.  In this moment, we must support the Syrian people to achieve a secure, prosperous future that’s free of oppression. I am proud to join the Friends of a Free, Stable, and Democratic Syria Caucus in the 119th Congress and work with colleagues to advance policies that pursue these goals. 

The Syrian people have experienced over a decade of civil war, including mass destruction, hundreds of thousands of deaths, and millions displaced. The Caesar Sanctions, implemented to hold the Assad regime accountable, are now preventing investment and progress for Syrian citizens. Lifting the sanctions will open up opportunities for Syrian families and businesses, and deter terrorism. This approach will rebuild lives and restore hope to a nation that has seen mass destruction.

That is why I am proud to work alongside my colleagues to create a new, bipartisan policy focused on long-term security and stability.   

Previous U.S. policies have fallen short of supporting both Syria and the Syrian-American community, and I look forward to working closely with my constituents and colleagues to promote a free, democratic Syria.”  – Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10)

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam represents Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. Rep. Subramanyam is a member of the Friends of a Free, Stable, and Democratic Syria Caucus, and is a co-sponsor of H.R. 3941, legislation to repeal the Caesar Sanctions. 

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, denounced Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s move to coerce the Pentagon Press Corps into signing an agreement that included unprecedented restrictions on journalistic independence. The 17-page agreement included a variety of restrictions, from mandatory escorts to preventing the reporting of information without Secretary Hegseth’s approval. News organizations including the Associated Press, the Washington Post, Fox News, and Newsmax refused to sign the restrictive agreement. Congressman Subramanyam issued the following statement:

“Make no mistake, Secretary Hegseth’s attempts to restrict reporters are an attack on freedom of the press, the First Amendment, and our democracy,” said Congressman Subramanyam. “The American people deserve transparency through accurate and fair reporting. Rather than attacking the messengers of his failed policies, Secretary Hegseth should instead consider doing more to support servicemembers and their families and keep our country safe.”

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