Rep. Jennifer McClellan
@mcclellan.house.gov
Proud Mom, Democrat, and First Black Congresswoman from Virginia. Representing VA-04 in the U.S. House of Representatives. 🔺
As the case with many enslaved people, Frederick Douglass never knew his birthday. After escaping enslavement, he chose his own birthday: Valentine’s Day.
Today, we honor his life, which reminds us that freedom and equality demand accountability, courage and action. #BHM2026
Today, we honor his life, which reminds us that freedom and equality demand accountability, courage and action. #BHM2026
February 14, 2026 at 8:44 PM
As the case with many enslaved people, Frederick Douglass never knew his birthday. After escaping enslavement, he chose his own birthday: Valentine’s Day.
Today, we honor his life, which reminds us that freedom and equality demand accountability, courage and action. #BHM2026
Today, we honor his life, which reminds us that freedom and equality demand accountability, courage and action. #BHM2026
This week, DHS funding runs out as Republicans refuse to hold ICE accountable for the public safety crisis it’s created. Now we enter another partial government shutdown.
Keep watching for what you may have missed.
Keep watching for what you may have missed.
February 14, 2026 at 3:06 PM
This week, DHS funding runs out as Republicans refuse to hold ICE accountable for the public safety crisis it’s created. Now we enter another partial government shutdown.
Keep watching for what you may have missed.
Keep watching for what you may have missed.
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the veterans in Virginia’s Fourth District!
Today, I delivered Valentines from across the district to the Richmond VA Medical Center to thank our vets for their service and continued contributions to our community.
Today, I delivered Valentines from across the district to the Richmond VA Medical Center to thank our vets for their service and continued contributions to our community.
February 13, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the veterans in Virginia’s Fourth District!
Today, I delivered Valentines from across the district to the Richmond VA Medical Center to thank our vets for their service and continued contributions to our community.
Today, I delivered Valentines from across the district to the Richmond VA Medical Center to thank our vets for their service and continued contributions to our community.
OTD 217 years ago, President Abraham Lincoln was born.
In the midst of the Civil War, Lincoln stood before Congress and said, “The struggle of today is not altogether for today — it is for a vast future also.” We must continue to protect our hard-fought freedoms in the face of chaos and conflict.
In the midst of the Civil War, Lincoln stood before Congress and said, “The struggle of today is not altogether for today — it is for a vast future also.” We must continue to protect our hard-fought freedoms in the face of chaos and conflict.
February 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
OTD 217 years ago, President Abraham Lincoln was born.
In the midst of the Civil War, Lincoln stood before Congress and said, “The struggle of today is not altogether for today — it is for a vast future also.” We must continue to protect our hard-fought freedoms in the face of chaos and conflict.
In the midst of the Civil War, Lincoln stood before Congress and said, “The struggle of today is not altogether for today — it is for a vast future also.” We must continue to protect our hard-fought freedoms in the face of chaos and conflict.
A very sad day for local journalism and Black press in Virginia’s Fourth.
Thank you to the Richmond Free Press for your decades of invaluable coverage, ensuring that the stories that often go untold are shared across Central Virginia.
Thank you to the Richmond Free Press for your decades of invaluable coverage, ensuring that the stories that often go untold are shared across Central Virginia.
February 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
A very sad day for local journalism and Black press in Virginia’s Fourth.
Thank you to the Richmond Free Press for your decades of invaluable coverage, ensuring that the stories that often go untold are shared across Central Virginia.
Thank you to the Richmond Free Press for your decades of invaluable coverage, ensuring that the stories that often go untold are shared across Central Virginia.
Happy birthday, NAACP! Thank you for 117 years of fighting to ensure that every American can live in freedom under the protection of our sacred constitutional rights.
Your work is more important than ever as we fight civil rights abuses to protect the progress we’ve made. #BHM2026
Your work is more important than ever as we fight civil rights abuses to protect the progress we’ve made. #BHM2026
February 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Happy birthday, NAACP! Thank you for 117 years of fighting to ensure that every American can live in freedom under the protection of our sacred constitutional rights.
Your work is more important than ever as we fight civil rights abuses to protect the progress we’ve made. #BHM2026
Your work is more important than ever as we fight civil rights abuses to protect the progress we’ve made. #BHM2026
As more Americans struggle to pay for prescription drugs, Congressional Republicans prioritize profits over people. Women in particular pay a higher price.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social to demand affordable prescriptions.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social to demand affordable prescriptions.
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM
As more Americans struggle to pay for prescription drugs, Congressional Republicans prioritize profits over people. Women in particular pay a higher price.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social to demand affordable prescriptions.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social to demand affordable prescriptions.
For too long, Trump’s tariffs have raised costs on everything from groceries to technology.
Today, the House finally stood up for the American people when six Republicans joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
Today, the House finally stood up for the American people when six Republicans joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
February 11, 2026 at 11:35 PM
For too long, Trump’s tariffs have raised costs on everything from groceries to technology.
Today, the House finally stood up for the American people when six Republicans joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
Today, the House finally stood up for the American people when six Republicans joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
Today, the Buddhist monks from Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center continued their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace pilgrimage in Washington, D.C.
I was honored to witness their extraordinary journey grounded in peace, loving-kindness and compassion as they arrived at the Peace Monument on Capitol Hill.
I was honored to witness their extraordinary journey grounded in peace, loving-kindness and compassion as they arrived at the Peace Monument on Capitol Hill.
February 11, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Today, the Buddhist monks from Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center continued their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace pilgrimage in Washington, D.C.
I was honored to witness their extraordinary journey grounded in peace, loving-kindness and compassion as they arrived at the Peace Monument on Capitol Hill.
I was honored to witness their extraordinary journey grounded in peace, loving-kindness and compassion as they arrived at the Peace Monument on Capitol Hill.
The SAVE Act is a modern-day poll tax that further enables voter suppression at a time when voting rights are under attack.
My family fought for generations for the right to participate in our democracy. We can’t afford to roll back that progress now.
My family fought for generations for the right to participate in our democracy. We can’t afford to roll back that progress now.
February 11, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The SAVE Act is a modern-day poll tax that further enables voter suppression at a time when voting rights are under attack.
My family fought for generations for the right to participate in our democracy. We can’t afford to roll back that progress now.
My family fought for generations for the right to participate in our democracy. We can’t afford to roll back that progress now.
FirstNet ensures a dedicated, resilient communications network for public safety agencies in the event of emergencies.
I joined Rep. Dunn to extend and strengthen the program. This week, the bill advanced out of the @energycommerce.bsky.social Communications & Technology Subcommittee.
I joined Rep. Dunn to extend and strengthen the program. This week, the bill advanced out of the @energycommerce.bsky.social Communications & Technology Subcommittee.
February 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
FirstNet ensures a dedicated, resilient communications network for public safety agencies in the event of emergencies.
I joined Rep. Dunn to extend and strengthen the program. This week, the bill advanced out of the @energycommerce.bsky.social Communications & Technology Subcommittee.
I joined Rep. Dunn to extend and strengthen the program. This week, the bill advanced out of the @energycommerce.bsky.social Communications & Technology Subcommittee.
Deeply saddened to hear of King Salim Khalfani's passing. King fought every day to ensure that the rights afforded by this nation to its people applied to everyone. His legacy as a champion for civil rights resounds across our Commonwealth, and we should all be thankful for his tireless advocacy.
February 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Deeply saddened to hear of King Salim Khalfani's passing. King fought every day to ensure that the rights afforded by this nation to its people applied to everyone. His legacy as a champion for civil rights resounds across our Commonwealth, and we should all be thankful for his tireless advocacy.
ICE’s terror cannot become the new normal in America. Even Republican communities are saying enough is enough.
February 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
ICE’s terror cannot become the new normal in America. Even Republican communities are saying enough is enough.
The House returned from recess this week to a snowed-in Washington, DC, a partial government shutdown and Senate Amendments to a funding bill that extends current Department of Homeland Security funding through 2/13.
Keep watching for what you may have missed.
Keep watching for what you may have missed.
February 7, 2026 at 12:29 AM
The House returned from recess this week to a snowed-in Washington, DC, a partial government shutdown and Senate Amendments to a funding bill that extends current Department of Homeland Security funding through 2/13.
Keep watching for what you may have missed.
Keep watching for what you may have missed.
This week, I anchored the @cbc.house.gov special order hour kicking off our celebration of Black History Month as we fight back against the Trump Administration’s efforts to erase our history. #BHM2026
February 5, 2026 at 10:56 PM
This week, I anchored the @cbc.house.gov special order hour kicking off our celebration of Black History Month as we fight back against the Trump Administration’s efforts to erase our history. #BHM2026
I joined @repmmm.bsky.social to introduce the RMUC Act, which invests in our energy sector’s ability to respond to cybersecurity attacks, protect our energy grid and bolster the security of the utility system we rely on to power American industry, especially in our rural communities.
February 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I joined @repmmm.bsky.social to introduce the RMUC Act, which invests in our energy sector’s ability to respond to cybersecurity attacks, protect our energy grid and bolster the security of the utility system we rely on to power American industry, especially in our rural communities.
Today, we celebrate #TransitEquityDay on Rosa Parks’ 113th birthday in honor of her courage on a city bus in 1955 that challenged the conscience of our nation.
As we face chaos, Rosa’s legacy calls on us to stay vigilant and meet this moment with the courage of those who came before us. #BHM2026
As we face chaos, Rosa’s legacy calls on us to stay vigilant and meet this moment with the courage of those who came before us. #BHM2026
February 5, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Today, we celebrate #TransitEquityDay on Rosa Parks’ 113th birthday in honor of her courage on a city bus in 1955 that challenged the conscience of our nation.
As we face chaos, Rosa’s legacy calls on us to stay vigilant and meet this moment with the courage of those who came before us. #BHM2026
As we face chaos, Rosa’s legacy calls on us to stay vigilant and meet this moment with the courage of those who came before us. #BHM2026
HBCUs and PBIs serve as crucial support for Black students and help advance innovation in STEM. Yet they continue to face systemic underfunding.
That's why I introduced the GRAD Act alongside Rep. Adams and Rep. Clarke to address these disparities and bolster STEM research at HBCUs and PBIs.
That's why I introduced the GRAD Act alongside Rep. Adams and Rep. Clarke to address these disparities and bolster STEM research at HBCUs and PBIs.
February 4, 2026 at 9:26 PM
HBCUs and PBIs serve as crucial support for Black students and help advance innovation in STEM. Yet they continue to face systemic underfunding.
That's why I introduced the GRAD Act alongside Rep. Adams and Rep. Clarke to address these disparities and bolster STEM research at HBCUs and PBIs.
That's why I introduced the GRAD Act alongside Rep. Adams and Rep. Clarke to address these disparities and bolster STEM research at HBCUs and PBIs.
FirstNet plays a critical role in keeping first responders connected during natural disasters.
With FirstNet reaching the end of its current authorization, I've joined Rep. Neal Dunn to sponsor legislation that extends the program and strengthens its governance, transparency and accountability.
With FirstNet reaching the end of its current authorization, I've joined Rep. Neal Dunn to sponsor legislation that extends the program and strengthens its governance, transparency and accountability.
February 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
FirstNet plays a critical role in keeping first responders connected during natural disasters.
With FirstNet reaching the end of its current authorization, I've joined Rep. Neal Dunn to sponsor legislation that extends the program and strengthens its governance, transparency and accountability.
With FirstNet reaching the end of its current authorization, I've joined Rep. Neal Dunn to sponsor legislation that extends the program and strengthens its governance, transparency and accountability.
Vulnerable communities have borne the brunt of the health and environmental impacts of energy projects while struggling to pay their energy bills.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social Democrats to ensure projects approved by FERC benefit ratepayers without harming disadvantaged communities.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social Democrats to ensure projects approved by FERC benefit ratepayers without harming disadvantaged communities.
February 4, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Vulnerable communities have borne the brunt of the health and environmental impacts of energy projects while struggling to pay their energy bills.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social Democrats to ensure projects approved by FERC benefit ratepayers without harming disadvantaged communities.
I joined @energycommerce.bsky.social Democrats to ensure projects approved by FERC benefit ratepayers without harming disadvantaged communities.
In the midst of our technological landscape, we must consider the role American robotics plays in addressing 21st-century challenges.
That’s why I introduced the National Commission on Robotics Act with Reps. Obernolte and Latta, a bill to help the U.S. remain a leader in robotics development.
That’s why I introduced the National Commission on Robotics Act with Reps. Obernolte and Latta, a bill to help the U.S. remain a leader in robotics development.
February 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
In the midst of our technological landscape, we must consider the role American robotics plays in addressing 21st-century challenges.
That’s why I introduced the National Commission on Robotics Act with Reps. Obernolte and Latta, a bill to help the U.S. remain a leader in robotics development.
That’s why I introduced the National Commission on Robotics Act with Reps. Obernolte and Latta, a bill to help the U.S. remain a leader in robotics development.
The 15th Amendment was ratified on this date in 1870, prohibiting the denial or abridgment of a citizen’s right to vote on the basis of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
Yet across the South, states used poll taxes, literacy tests and violence to keep Black men from voting. #BHM2026
Yet across the South, states used poll taxes, literacy tests and violence to keep Black men from voting. #BHM2026
February 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM
The 15th Amendment was ratified on this date in 1870, prohibiting the denial or abridgment of a citizen’s right to vote on the basis of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
Yet across the South, states used poll taxes, literacy tests and violence to keep Black men from voting. #BHM2026
Yet across the South, states used poll taxes, literacy tests and violence to keep Black men from voting. #BHM2026
The Department of Homeland Security is out of control. ICE and Border Patrol are abducting, intimidating and killing people with impunity. The American people have had enough.
I joined Sunrise on @thehill.com to discuss the need for DHS reforms and more.
I joined Sunrise on @thehill.com to discuss the need for DHS reforms and more.
February 3, 2026 at 6:16 PM
The Department of Homeland Security is out of control. ICE and Border Patrol are abducting, intimidating and killing people with impunity. The American people have had enough.
I joined Sunrise on @thehill.com to discuss the need for DHS reforms and more.
I joined Sunrise on @thehill.com to discuss the need for DHS reforms and more.
On February 2nd, 1959, Lance Newman, Michael Jones, Ronald Deskind and Gloria Thompson entered Stratford Junior High School in Arlington County to become the first students to desegregate a Virginia public school. #BHM2026
February 2, 2026 at 10:03 PM
On February 2nd, 1959, Lance Newman, Michael Jones, Ronald Deskind and Gloria Thompson entered Stratford Junior High School in Arlington County to become the first students to desegregate a Virginia public school. #BHM2026
Happy Groundhog Day!
This year, Virginia’s own Chesapeake Chuck predicts an early spring. Thank you to Chuck and all his friends at the Virginia Living Museum for always giving us a wildly good time!
This year, Virginia’s own Chesapeake Chuck predicts an early spring. Thank you to Chuck and all his friends at the Virginia Living Museum for always giving us a wildly good time!
February 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Happy Groundhog Day!
This year, Virginia’s own Chesapeake Chuck predicts an early spring. Thank you to Chuck and all his friends at the Virginia Living Museum for always giving us a wildly good time!
This year, Virginia’s own Chesapeake Chuck predicts an early spring. Thank you to Chuck and all his friends at the Virginia Living Museum for always giving us a wildly good time!