119th Congress

Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) implemented a freeze on all federal grants and loans, which could disrupt public programs that millions of Americans depend on.

“People have been calling my office scared, concerned, and rightfully confused by these dangerous and unnecessary federal funding freezes. Shelters have said they may have to close, veterans may not receive their benefits, seniors will not receive medical care, and kids will go hungry at school,” said Suhas Subramanyam. “These actions are unconstitutional, defy precedent, and I will do everything in my power to protect groups who will be devastated by these cuts.

This action does nothing to help our federal deficit or to lower costs. Instead, it will lead to more expenses to taxpayers and higher costs for Americans, all at the expense of tax cuts for the very wealthiest corporations. This sweeping freeze of all federal aid will target exactly the groups the president claims to champion: local law enforcement, veterans, seniors, and school kids.”

A former Policy Advisor to President Barack Obama, Congressman Subramanyam served in the Virginia General Assembly since first getting elected in 2019. In Richmond, Subramanyam founded the bipartisan "Commonwealth Caucus” – a bipartisan group of legislators focused on finding common ground. He passed landmark legislation to lower toll costs for commuters, issue refunds to overcharged consumers, combat the rise in gun violence, and ensure all students have access to the best educational opportunities. He will continue to deliver real, bipartisan, results in Congress. Subramanyam served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Loudoun. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda, and their two daughters, Maya (4) and Nina (3).

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, a Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, issued a statement on the firing of at least 12 Inspectors General by President Trump in an overnight ousting of key independent investigative watchdogs in the federal government.

“In the dark of the night, when he believed no one was watching him, President Trump fired the independent federal officials on the frontline of holding agencies accountable and identifying fraud, waste, and abuse of power and taxpayer dollars,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. “This violates federal law and creates a vacuum in accountability across the federal government. The president has clearly signaled that accountability and efficiency are taking a back seat to corruption, self-dealing, and shameless political loyalty.”

Inspectors General are critical to ensuring that laws are upheld, that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, and that federal agencies are subject to intense inspection. By dismissing these federal watchdogs, several of whom were his own appointees in his first term, the president is sending a clear message to the American people that accountability is not a priority in his Administration. Their dismissals also break federal law, which requires the administration to notify Congress 30 days before the firing of a Senate-confirmed inspector general and provide a rationale for doing so. President Trump should explain his actions to the American people and immediately rescind the firing of these critical investigative officials.

A former Policy Advisor to President Barack Obama, Congressman Subramanyam served in the Virginia General Assembly since first getting elected in 2019. In Richmond, Subramanyam founded the bipartisan "Commonwealth Caucus” – a bipartisan group of legislators focused on finding common ground. He passed landmark legislation to lower toll costs for commuters, issue refunds to overcharged consumers, combat the rise in gun violence, and ensure all students have access to the best educational opportunities. He will continue to deliver real, bipartisan, results in Congress. Subramanyam served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Loudoun. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda, and their two daughters, Maya (4) and Nina (3). 

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam released a statement in response to recent efforts by congressional Republicans to rename Washington Dulles International Airport after President Donald Trump.

“It’s disappointing, but entirely unsurprising, that House Republicans would rather focus their efforts on renaming airports to honor their dear leader than tackling the real issues facing Americans,” Subramanyam said. “Instead of renaming our airport Trump Airport in a community that rejected Trump and his policies several times, House Republicans should focus on helping working families, lowering the price of everyday goods and services, and supporting our schools.”

A former Policy Advisor to President Barack Obama, Congressman Subramanyam served in the Virginia General Assembly since first getting elected in 2019. In Richmond, Subramanyam founded the bipartisan "Commonwealth Caucus” – a bipartisan group of legislators focused on finding common ground. He passed landmark legislation to lower toll costs for commuters, issue refunds to overcharged consumers, combat the rise in gun violence, and ensure all students have access to the best educational opportunities. He will continue to deliver real, bipartisan, results in Congress. Subramanyam served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Loudoun. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda, and their two daughters, Maya (4) and Nina (3).

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam announced he was appointed Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs.

“I am honored to lead our Caucus on this Subcommittee that is critically important to Virginia. Our veterans, military families, and federal agency workers and contractors deserve our full support in Congress. I will stand up for the tens of thousands of civilian and military personnel who live in our region from being targeted and vilified, and I will ensure that our defense and foreign affairs agencies are run efficiently, effectively, and without overreach from this Administration,” Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said.

“I am thrilled that my friend and colleague, Suhas Subramanyam, will serve as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Military and Foreign Affairs,” said Ranking Member Connolly. “I have seen Suhas in action in the General Assembly and now as a Member of Congress, and I know there is no one better to take on this important role. Suhas will approach this job the same way he always does – with Northern Virginia’s best interests at heart. I look forward to working with him in this capacity and I can’t wait to see all he will accomplish.”

About the Subcommittee: This subcommittee is in charge of overseeing national security, foreign activities, and U.S. borders and immigration, along with the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement.

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A former Policy Advisor to President Barack Obama, Congressman Subramanyam served in the Virginia General Assembly since first getting elected in 2019. In Richmond, Subramanyam founded the bipartisan "Commonwealth Caucus” – a bipartisan group of legislators focused on finding common ground. He passed landmark legislation to lower toll costs for commuters, issue refunds to overcharged consumers, combat the rise in gun violence, and ensure all students have access to the best educational opportunities. He will continue to deliver real, bipartisan, results in Congress. Subramanyam served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Loudoun. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda, and their two daughters, Maya (4) and Nina (3).

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Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) participated in the Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing where members discussed telework policy for the federal workforce.

Congressman Subramanyam defended federal workers during his first Committee hearing, directing his questions towards Governor Martin O’Malley, former Administrator of the Social Security Administration, and former Congressman Tom Davis (VA-11). He stressed the importance of keeping federal agencies in the region for the local economy and spoke to the importance of protecting the federal workers and contractors who serve our country. Congressman Subramanyam represents over 34,000 federal workers and fought back assumptions that firing or relocating thousands of federal employees would be to the benefit of the region and the nation, stating:

“Moving away agencies from our region would be a self-imposed recession, and firing federal workers in mass would be a self-imposed recession for Northern Virginia. So, I love the concern for Metro. I love the concern for businesses in our region. I’m looking forward to having that discussion and solving that, but the rhetoric coming from the administration is really bad for our local economy.”

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A former Policy Advisor to President Barack Obama, Congressman Subramanyam served in the Virginia General Assembly since first getting elected in 2019. In Richmond, Subramanyam founded the bipartisan "Commonwealth Caucus” – a bipartisan group of legislators focused on finding common ground. He passed landmark legislation to lower toll costs for commuters, issue refunds to overcharged consumers, combat the rise in gun violence, and ensure all students have access to the best educational opportunities. He will continue to deliver real, bipartisan, results in Congress. Subramanyam served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Loudoun. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda, and their two daughters, Maya (4) and Nina (3).

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam announced his slate of staff who have joined his congressional office. Several team members were recruited from his predecessor Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton’s office, each bringing years of expertise across government specialties. The Congressman said:

“I am really proud of the team we put together to help me carry out the critical work of serving Virginia’s 10th district. With years of expertise in the legislative process, constituent casework, office management, and communications, and experience serving Northern Virginia constituents, they bring a depth of knowledge that will help us navigate challenges and deliver meaningful results for those we serve.”

Abby Carter is Chief of Staff of Congressman Subramanyan’s office. She most recently served as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton for six years.
Chris Katson is Legislative Director of Congressman Subramanyan’s office. He most recently served as Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton’s Legislative Director for two years and as her legislative aide for several years prior to that role. 

Gabriela “Gabi” Garcia-Ugalde is the Communications Director for Congressman Subramanyam’s office. She most recently was at the White House where she served as Chief of Staff for the Office of Communications. 

Madeleine Gagne is Director of Operations for Congressman Subramanyam. She previously served Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton’s office in operations for two years and previously served the commonwealth in Congresswoman Elaine Luria’s office.

Tami Davis is the District Director for Congressman Subramanyam’s office, and prior to that she was Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton’s district director, outreach coordinator, and constituent services representative over the past six years. 

Anthony Barnes is Deputy District Director for Congressman Subramanyam’s office. He has served as the Military and Veterans Affairs Manager for Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton for six years and the Veterans Affairs Outreach Specialist for Congresswoman Barbara Comstock for two years.

Additional Staff Hires: 

Maz Abbasi as Constituent Service Representative

Saira Bhatti as District Congressional Liaison

Zoe Calderazzi as Legislative Correspondent 

Elizabeth Cooper as Legislative Correspondent

Matthew “Matt” Fisher as Special Assistant and Policy Advisor

Aditi Gupta as Senior Legislative Assistant 

Monica Harrer as Constituent Service Representative

Yekaterina Jonkers as Staff Assistant 

Lana Marro-Westfall as Senior Constituent Services Representative

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A former Policy Advisor to President Barack Obama, Congressman Subramanyam served in the Virginia General Assembly since first getting elected in 2019. In Richmond, Subramanyam founded the bipartisan "Commonwealth Caucus” – a bipartisan group of legislators focused on finding common ground. He passed landmark legislation to lower toll costs for commuters, issue refunds to overcharged consumers, combat the rise in gun violence, and ensure all students have access to the best educational opportunities. He will continue to deliver real, bipartisan, results in Congress. Subramanyam served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Loudoun. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda, and their two daughters, Maya (4) and Nina (3).

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