Statement on UN Arms Trade Treaty
Jul 16, 2012 | The United Nations is considering an Arms Trade Treaty to regulate the international trade of conventional firearms. Congressman Rigell does not support any treaty that abridges constitutional gun ownership rights in the United States. Tens of millions of Americans own and use guns for personal safe...
Read MoreIn Support of the Stolen Valor Act of 2011
Jul 11, 2012 | On June 28th, the Supreme Court struck down in a 6 to 3 ruling the Stolen Valor Act of 2005, which declared it a federal misdemeanor to falsely claim receipt of military medals. The case began in 2007, when Xavier Alvarez, a California man, falsely and deliberately declared himself a retired Marine ...
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the Citizens of the 2nd Congressional District of Virginia
Jun 29, 2012 | Dear Friend, It is the duty of each Member of Congress to give careful consideration to each vote cast. Certain votes, by virtue of their force if enacted into law, require extraordinary attention and deliberation. Such was the case with two resolutions I voted on yesterday, H.Res. 706 and H.Res. 7...
Read MoreCongressman Rigell Remembers The Heroes Killed on August 6, 2011
Congressman Rigell speaks from the House floor in honor of the sacrifice of the five soldiers, three airmen and 24 Navy SEALs who were killed on August 6, 2011, when their Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan.
Rigell Speaks from House Floor on Looming Defense Cuts
Congressman Scott Rigell speaks from the House floor about the looming defense cuts that will affect each and every American.
"Sequestration?" A Big Word for "Budget Cut"
Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-2) explains that the word 'sequestration' is Washington-speak for a massive, automatic budget cut. Rigell also describes what he is doing to stop these cuts from affecting our national security.
Rigell On Fox News Channel About Defense Cuts and Energy July 15, 2012
Following President Obama's visit to Virginia Beach, Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-2) spoke with Fox News about the looming defense cuts coming in January 2013, noting the President is 'doing nothing' to stop them from hurting national security and the economy. Rigell also spoke of the opportunities presented by Virginia's coastal energy, and asked the President to lift his full moratorium on off shore energy development.
Congressman Rigell on with John Fredericks 8.2.12
Congressman Rigell on with John Fredericks 8.2.12
Download MP3Rigell on John Fredericks Show July 12 2012
Rigell on John Fredericks Show July 12 2012
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CQ TODAY: Navy Official Testifies That Carrier Maintenance Could Be Delayed Under CR
By John M. Donnelly, CQ Staff The continuing resolution that the House is set to vote on this week does not, as currently written, fund a major Navy priority: nuclear refueling and overhaul work on two U.S. aircraft carriers. The lack of funding to continue maintenance work on the USS Theodore Roose...
House Moves Again to Stop Across-the-Board Defense Cuts
Washington – Today Congressman Rigell voted for and the House passed H.R. 6365, the National Security and Job Protection Act, which moves to stop the massive defense cuts known as ...
Rigell Votes Against Six Month ‘Stop Gap’ to Fund Government
Washington – Today Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-2) voted against the Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government for six months because, among other reasons, it does not fun...
Pilot: U.S. Rep. Rigell explains 'No' vote on budget resolution
The Associated Press © September 13, 2012 WASHINGTON The House voted today to put the government on autopilot for six months, precluding a shutdown through the election and postpon...
