119th Congress
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Appointed to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam was appointed to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
“As a former technology advisor in the Obama White House, and as an entrepreneur who worked with tech startups, I understand first-hand the transformative power of technology. I am proud that the 10th district is home to a wide array of science and technology companies. I look forward to championing innovation and driving the growth of these industries on the committee, while supporting economic development and research that will bring lasting benefits to our district and beyond.”
Congressman Subramanyam served as an Advisor to President Obama on emerging technology and created a small business advising leading technology companies in the private sector. He brings a practical perspective as well as an understanding of policy-making to this role. Virginia’s 10th Congressional District houses hundreds of technology companies and the technology campuses of both George Washington University and George Mason.
The district has broad jurisdiction over several of the nation’s leading companies that produce chips and satellites. Congressman Subramanyam is looking forward to utilizing his expertise and experience to enact policies that will support public and private-sector innovation, cultivate our next generation of STEM students and workers, and keep the United States in line with the latest cutting-edge research and development to benefit all Virginians of the 10th district.
About the Committee: The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has jurisdiction over several federal agencies; those including: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The committee also oversees federal research and development opportunities. Through oversight and legislative policy, the committee strives to advance U.S. science, technology, and space exploration.
Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“As a member of the Oversight Committee, I will hold Trump and his administration accountable when they attempt to undermine the federal workforce at the expense of American taxpayers. Given the history of the Trump administration, I will make sure there is meaningful oversight of federal agencies, and I will fight him at every attempt to threaten our federal workers and contractors, or any bids to move jobs out of Virginia.”
Virginia’s 10th Congressional District is home to 34,000 federal workers, who make up 8% of the district’s workforce. Congressman Subramanyam’s appointment to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability will enable him to advocate for the thousands of federal workers in his district and push back against MAGA attempts to politicize federal service. Congressman Subramanyam will work to modernize government services to increase efficiency and reduce costs to taxpayers.
About the Committee: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is the main investigative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. The committee serves to ensure the efficiency of the federal government, as well as operating as a safeguard within the federal government.
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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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Announces Nearly $800,000 in Funding for Airport in District 10
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam unveiled nearly $800,000 dollars in federal funding coming to the Town of Leesburg’s airport because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The Town of Leesburg is receiving $341,477 to build a new parking area for planes at the airport which will allow for less traffic and aircraft congestion. The Town of Leesburg will also be receiving $430,000 to construct a control tower; Congressman Suhas Subramanyam’s predecessor, then-Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, was critical in securing funding for a temporary control tower until the new one is constructed.
Congressman Subramanyam released the following statement:
“These investments are a major win for Leesburg and its airport, ensuring safer, more efficient skies. These critical upgrades are not only improving the airport's infrastructure, but also creating new opportunities for local businesses, supporting job growth, and strengthening our economy for the long term.”
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 Loudon. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda, and their two daughters, Maya (4) and Nina (3).
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Suhas Subramanyam Sworn In To Represent Virginia’s 10th District
Washington D.C. – Today, Suhas Subramanyam was sworn into the 119th Congress. Subramanyam was elected to represent Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, succeeding retiring Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton. Virginia’s 10th District includes Loudoun, Rappahannock, Fauquier, and portions of Prince William and Fairfax Counties. Subramanyam said the following upon his swearing in:
“It’s an honor to be elected to represent our Northern Virginia community in Congress. I’m looking forward to serving all of my constituents and championing policies to lower costs and protect our economy in Virginia, keep our community safe and healthy, and ensure that every Virginian can prosper.”
Subramanyam made history as the first Indian-American, South Asian member of Congress in not only Virginia’s history, but on the entire East Coast. In search of a better life, Subramanyam’s own mother immigrated through Dulles Airport, which resides in District 10, and today, she watched her son be sworn in on the Bhagavad Gita. A former Policy Advisor to President Barack Obama, he has 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 a top notch education. He will continue to deliver real, bipartisan, results in Congress. Subramanyam lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda, and their two daughters, Maya (4) and Nina (3).
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119th United States Congress
The 119th United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It convened in Washington, D.C., in January 2025, and will end in January 2027.
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam proudly represents Virginia's 10th Congressional District. He has dedicated his career to improving the health, safety, and prosperity of every American.
A lawyer who has worked in the private sector with several tech startups and started his own business, he previously served as a White House technology policy advisor to President Obama.
In the Virginia House of Delegates (2019-2023) and the Virginia State Senate (2023-2024), Suhas passed landmark legislation to lower the costs of tolls, utility bills, and prescription drugs. He also co-founded a caucus dedicated to bipartisanship and passed bipartisan bills to improve K-12 education, lower taxes, and address gun safety.
Suhas earned his B.A. from Tulane University and his J.D. from Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law. He and his wife, Miranda Peña Subramanyam, live with their two daughters in Loudoun County, Virginia where he has served in the community as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Loudoun Medical Reserve Corp.
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- Congressman Subramanyam serves as the Ranking Member of the Oversight Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs. 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.
- Congressman Subramanyam is also a member of the Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Subcommittee. The subcommittee has jurisdiction over federal information technology (IT), data standards and quality, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure and acquisition, emerging technologies, privacy, cloud computing, data centers and intellectual property.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
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- Congressman Subramanyam serves on the Research and Technology Subcommittee. The subcommittee oversees all matters relating to science policy and STEM education, as well as competitiveness, technology, standards, and innovation.
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