Richmond Leader

Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, currently representing Virginia's 4th district in the U.S. Congress, recently addressed various legislative and health issues through a series of tweets earlier in April. McClellan, who succeeded Donald McEachin in 2023 and has an extensive background in Virginia's political scene, tackled topics ranging from congressional proceedings to health disparities.

On April 7, McClellan noted the lack of legislative progress in the House due to Speaker Johnson's cancellation of votes. She remarked, "Last week, the House did not conduct much legislative business when Speaker Johnson cancelled votes after failing to kill a bill allowing new parents in Congress to vote by proxy." She encouraged readers to explore her newsletter for additional insights.

Also on April 7, McClellan highlighted a health observance, writing, "April is #NationalMinorityHealthMonth. On January 14th, the Office of Minority Health at HHS announced its 2025 theme: Advancing Commitments to Eliminate Health Disparities." She mentioned a new online resource focused on tackling health inequities affecting racial and ethnic minority communities.

Towards the end of the same day, McClellan shared her personal connection to a global health campaign. She stated, "This year, World Health Day kicks off the Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures campaign, which recommits to bettering maternal and newborn health outcomes." McClellan, having personally experienced near-fatal childbirth complications, emphasized the urgent nature of maternal and newborn health issues in the United States.