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May 20, 2021
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria’s Pipeline Security Act passed unanimously out of the House Committee on Homeland Security (HCHS). The bipartisan legislation would support the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to secure pipelines and pipeline facilities from cyberattacks, terrorist attacks, and other nefarious efforts.
May 20, 2021
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House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Vice Chair Elaine Luria pressed U.S. Maritime Administration officials on the importance and national security implications of U.S. flagged shipping. Vice Chair Luria’s questions came at a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Joint Hearing of the Readiness and Sea Power and Projection Forces Subcommittees.
May 17, 2021
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Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted to end discrimination against pregnant workers. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1065) would ensure that pregnant workers are not forced out of their jobs unnecessarily or denied reasonable accommodations that would allow them to continue working while maintaining healthy pregnancies.
May 17, 2021
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This week, Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted to protect servicemembers from nefarious debt collection practices. The Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (H.R. 2547) prohibits debts collectors from threatening a servicemember with reducing their rank, revoking their security clearance, or prosecuting them under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
May 17, 2021
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On Wednesday May 26, Congresswoman Elaine Luria will host a virtual town hall on the ongoing federal response to COVID-19 and vaccine distribution. The Congresswoman will be joined by Dr. Parham Jaberi, Virginia Department of Health’s chief deputy commissioner and current acting health director for Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
May 14, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Elaine Luria spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to defend Israel in the wake of terrorist attacks. The Congresswoman led an inter-faith group of colleagues to speak out after many criticized Israel, America’s strongest ally in the Middle East, for defending itself. |
May 12, 2021
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Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted for bipartisan legislation to address the unique maternal health risks facing pregnant and postpartum veterans. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act (H.R. 958) would direct research towards improving VA maternity care programs.
May 11, 2021
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria released the following statement on the ongoing situation in Israel:
May 11, 2021
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Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department released the guidance for state and local recovery funds included in the American Rescue Plan Act. Congresswoman Elaine Luria released the following statement.
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September 22, 2020
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria toured the construction site of the Eastern Shore’s new regional library in Parksley Thursday.
September 22, 2020
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Sen. Tim Kaine and Congresswoman Elaine Luria spent some of Wednesday visiting local Latino-owned restaurants in Hampton Roads Wednesday.
September 22, 2020
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On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and Congresswoman Elaine Luria heard how COVID-19 has impacted the local economy, specifically in Williamsburg, James City, and York counties.
August 31, 2020
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Recently, Congresswoman Luria joined Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) to call on House leadership to hold a vote on H.R. 925, the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act.
August 31, 2020
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Chatting about change: that was the focus of Thursday’s virtual town hall with the Norfolk NAACP and Congresswoman Elaine Luria.
August 31, 2020
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced on Thursday that she will be cosponsoring legislation that will provide economic relief to areas of the foodservice industry impacted by the pandemic.
August 31, 2020
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced on Saturday that she is supporting the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act.
August 31, 2020
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On Sunday, Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced that she will be supporting H.Res. 694 Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom.
August 31, 2020
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Today, Congresswoman Luria announced House passage of significant funding for energy and infrastructure concerns, such as developing advanced nuclear energy programs and improving water infrastructure.
August 31, 2020
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced her support for the Insulin Price Reduction Act (H.R. 4906) on Sunday.