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 discusses the Fiscal Cliff with Bloomberg's Betty Liu
Rigell joined Bloomberg TV's Betty Liu this morning to discuss the looming 'fiscal cliff' and how Washington can come together to prevent the country from falling off it.
Representative Rigell Addresses the Norfolk Veterans Day Ceremony 2012
House Passes Rigell's Drywall Safety Act of 2012
Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-2) speaks from the House floor in support of the Drywall Safety Act of 2012. Shortly after his remarks, the House of Representatives passed HR 4212, the bipartisan Drywall Safety Act of 2012, which Rigell introduced, to prevent Americans from suffering the devastating effects of contaminated drywall imported from other countries including China. The legislation sets chemical standards for domestic and imported drywall; establishes remediation guidelines for disposal of all drywall; and expresses a sense of Congress that China must be held accountable for the damage this product has already caused in our community and across America. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. Read more about the bill here: rigell.house.gov
Congressman 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.
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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