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VA · DISTRICT 11

James R. Walkinshaw

DemocratVirginiaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source

What they said 14

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (14)Campaign (14)
Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established
Government & elections

Require congressional approval for major federal agency reorganizations

AI-assisted summary

Walkinshaw introduced the Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act, which would prevent a president from unilaterally dismantling or hollowing out federal agencies without congressional approval. He says he will continue fighting to protect federal workers and agencies.

Context: The passage identifies the bill as introduced but does not state its current legislative status.

Sources & original wording
block any president from unilaterally dismantling or hollowing our federal agencies without congressional approval
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
Source: James R. Walkinshaw: Priorities Read the original source
Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
Immigration

Condition further immigration enforcement funding on reforms

AI-assisted summary

Walkinshaw says he will oppose additional funding for ICE and Customs and Border Protection until reforms are in place. The listed reforms include body cameras, visible agency identification, judicial warrants before officers enter homes, and an end to paramilitary-style enforcement.

Context: The funding condition applies until the specified reforms are in place.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Social Security & other benefits

Strengthen Social Security funding

AI-assisted summary

Walkinshaw opposes cuts to Social Security benefits and efforts to privatize the system. He proposes strengthening the program’s long-term finances by requiring the wealthiest Americans to pay more into it, rather than cutting benefits for middle-class people.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
requiring the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share into the system — not by cutting benefits for the middle class
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
Source: James R. Walkinshaw: Priorities Read the original source
Campaign position · Original date not established
Healthcare

Add a public health insurance option

AI-assisted summary

Walkinshaw supports universal health care and proposes adding a government-backed public option to Affordable Care Act marketplaces, alongside private plans. He also proposes lowering the Medicare eligibility age so more people can get Medicare coverage earlier.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
adding a public option to the ACA marketplaces so every family has access to affordable, government-backed coverage alongside private plans
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
Source: James R. Walkinshaw: Priorities Read the original source