Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, representing Virginia’s 4th district since 2023, shared her thoughts and concerns on various topics through a series of tweets on May 17, 2025. Her posts touched upon honoring military service members, congratulating new graduates, and addressing a pressing political issue.
In a tweet posted at 18:28 UTC, McClellan acknowledged Armed Forces Day by expressing gratitude towards active service members. She highlighted the significance of Virginia’s Fourth District, noting that it “is home to 2 military bases and a flourishing active-duty service member community.” As a former member of the House Armed Services Committee, she emphasized her ongoing commitment to supporting the armed forces. The original post can be found here.
Later that day at 21:22 UTC, McClellan extended congratulations to the graduating class of 2025 from Virginia State University with a brief celebratory message: “Congratulations to the @VSU_1882 Class of 2025! ” This expression of support for local education institutions can be viewed here.
In another tweet at 22:57 UTC, McClellan voiced concern over the potential impact of a proposed budget bill by House Republicans. She stated that “The House GOP’s budget bill threatens to strip health insurance from hundreds of thousands of Virginians,” stressing the personal stakes involved in policy decisions by saying “This isn’t just policy — it’s people’s lives, health, and dignity on the line.” She called for resistance against this measure to safeguard healthcare access. The full statement is available here.
Jennifer McClellan was born in Petersburg, Virginia in 1972 and resides in Richmond. She has been serving in Congress since replacing Donald McEachin in 2023. Prior to this role, she served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2006 to 2017 and also held office in the Virginia Senate. A graduate of the University of Richmond and holder of a JD from the University of Virginia, McClellan continues her legislative work focused on various critical issues affecting her constituents.
