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September 18, 2020 Press Release

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria issued the following statement on Rosh Hashanah:

September 17, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria supported passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 2694).

September 17, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Luria participated in a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs markup on pending legislation that focuses on eliminating suicide among veterans, improving transparency and oversight at the VA, protecting employment and benefits for National Guard members, and enhancing research on prostate cancer.

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September 16, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted in favor of the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act (H.R. 2574). This bill would allow private individuals to file lawsuits under the Civil Rights Act’s Title VI authority, allowing students and parents to remedy discrimination in education.

September 15, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted in favor of the Strength in Diversity Act (H.R. 2639), which would authorize federal funds for grants to support voluntary local efforts to increase racial and socioeconomic diversity.

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September 14, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria released a letter she sent to Congressional leadership urging them to include robust funding for the aquaculture and seafood industries in upcoming COVID-19 relief legislation.

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September 13, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Luria joined nine of her colleagues in voicing their strong opposition to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper’s decision to eliminate Stars and Stripes and calling on the Department of Defense to protect the editorially independent publication that has provided news for millions of active-duty members of the Armed Forces, veterans, an

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September 11, 2020 Press Release

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria issued the following statement after Bahrain’s move to normalize relations with Israel.

September 11, 2020 Press Release

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria issued the following statement on the 19-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001:

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July 18, 2019 In The News
In an ongoing effort to combat the rising flooding threat, members of the Hampton Roads congressional delegation are working to make the issues famous. “Really wanted to emphasize the impact that it has on our local economy and military installations,” said Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Virginia Beach.) following a tour of the area with Florida Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa.).
July 18, 2019 In The News
But, the other night, in York County, with the articulate and earnest Rep. Luria, it was very Virginia, very polite and perhaps decorous to a fault.
July 18, 2019 In The News
“This defense authorization bill keeps Americans safe, gives our troops the resources they need to succeed, helps military families, and best positions Hampton Roads to continue our critical role in securing America,” Congresswoman Luria said. “I hope the House, Senate, and President can quickly come together to provide the best bill for defending our nation.”
July 18, 2019 In The News
U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria spoke about the many women who paved the way to success for her and future generations of women at the 30th annual Eastern Shore Christian Businessmen’s Association Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday in Accomac.
July 18, 2019 In The News
Congresswoman Luria sought answers for questions from city officials after the May 31 Virginia Beach Municipal Center tragedy.
July 18, 2019 In The News
Luria said one of her top priorities is “keeping the Chesapeake Bay and other waterways clean and thriving for future generations.”
July 18, 2019 In The News
“I am proud to work with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to ensure student veterans are able to use their GI Bill benefits when they choose,” Congresswoman Luria said. “Investing in education creates lifelong advantages. Congress should keep finding ways to make it easier for our bravest men and women to continue their education.”
July 18, 2019 In The News
"Fighting flooding, harnessing renewable energy, and helping veterans are three essential priorities in our coastal military community,” Congresswoman Luria said.
July 18, 2019 In The News
“As an engineer who operated nuclear reactors on aircraft carriers, I know that ensuring a thriving civilian nuclear industry is vital,” Congresswoman Luria said. “Nuclear energy must be part of any solution to transitioning to a clean energy future because nuclear power provides over 55% of our carbon-free energy.”
July 18, 2019 In The News
“It was a privilege to fight for Hampton Roads and utilize my 20 years of service in the Navy to ensure passage of a defense authorization bill that keeps Americans safe, gives our troops the resources they need to succeed, and best positions Hampton Roads to continue our critical role in defending America,” Congresswoman Luria said.

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