Rigell Speaks From House Floor Addressing Nation's Biggest Threat: Uncontrolled Spending
Jan 3, 2013 | Representative Scott Rigell (VA-2) spoke from the House floor expressing frustration that HR 8, the Fiscal Cliff deal passed by the Senate, fails to address our nation's uncontrolled spending. Full transcript: "What do we know with certainty about the bill which passed the Senate? We know it has bip...
Read MoreStatement 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 MoreRep. Rigell Honors 200+ Years of the Seatack Community
Rep. Rigell speaks from the House floor to honor the 200th plus anniversary of the Seatack community, the oldest African American community in the United Sta...
Rigell Thanks Honor Flight Network Participants for their Service
Congressman Rigell (R-VA) and staff greet WWII veterans who participated in the Honor Flight Network Program. Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organizati...
Congressman Rigell Speaks to Young Cadets in the NJROTC Program at Green Run High School
Congressman Scott Rigell (R-VA) speaks to young cadets in the NJROTC program at Green Run High School to thank them for their leadership and congratulate the...
Rep. Rigell Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business Network to Discuss The Marketplace Fairness Act
Representative Scott Rigell (R-VA) speaks with Varney & Co. on Fox Business Network about the Marketplace Fairness Act.
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