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Rep. Luria Presses VA Leadership About Securing Toxic Exposure Benefits For Veterans

June 8, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Elaine Luria today pressed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) leadership about the backlog in toxic exposure claims for Blue Water Navy veterans. 
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges House Leadership to Replenish Relief Funds for Local Restaurants

May 30, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Elaine Luria joined a bipartisan letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy advocating for replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), a program established in the American Rescue Plan Act to help business hit hard by the pandemic.

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Rep. Luria: President’s Budget Includes Funding For Chesapeake Bay Restoration And Norfolk Harbor Project

May 30, 2021 Press Release

NORFOLK, VA — Yesterday, President Joe Biden released his proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget. Congresswoman Elaine Luria issued the following statement highlighting two important projects for Coastal Virginia: 

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Rep. Luria Highlights Health Care Fairness For Military Families Act, Toxic Exposure Legislation With Local Veterans Groups

May 28, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Elaine Luria met with the Virginia Council of Chapters of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) to discuss legislative priorities for Virginia’s veterans. They discussed the urgent need to secure benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances while serving overseas and to pass H.R.

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Rep. Luria Sends Letter To Gov. Northam Calling For Stronger Enforcement Of Unemployment Claims

May 25, 2021 Press Release
Congresswoman Elaine Luria today sent a letter to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam calling on his administration to use funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to step up enforcement of unemployment claims.
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Rep. Luria Votes To Increase Transparency and Accountability within The VA

May 21, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Elaine Luria this week voted for a pair of bipartisan bills to bring needed reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and VA facilities. 

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President Biden Signs Legislation to Combat Discrimination Against Asian Americans After Rep. Luria Supports House Passage

May 20, 2021 Press Release
Congresswoman Elaine Luria this week voted for the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to address increasing acts of violence and discrimination toward the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
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Rep. Luria Backs Bipartisan Bill to Safeguard Veterans’ Education Benefits During Pandemic

May 20, 2021 Press Release
This week, Congresswoman Elaine Luria supported the GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act (H.R. 2167), which would protect veterans’ educational benefits from expiring due to institutional closures or other COVID-19 related factors.
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Rep. Luria Supports Bipartisan Commission To Investigate Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Attack

May 20, 2021 Press Release
Congresswoman Elaine Luria spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives urging her colleagues to uphold their oaths to protect and defend the Constitution. Her remarks came during the debate over H.R. 3233, legislation creating a 9/11-style commission, comprised of a group of independent, bipartisan experts, to get to the truth of how the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol happened and ensure that it cannot happen again.
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Rep. Luria’s Pipeline Security Act Advances

May 20, 2021 Press Release
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.
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WAVY: Luria to host 3rd annual Congressional Art Competition

March 16, 2021 In The News
Luria to host 3rd annual Congressional Art Competition
Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced Thursday that her office will host its third annual Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Second Congressional District.

Politico: House Democrats strike deal with moderates on anti-corruption bill

March 16, 2021 In The News
House Democrats strike deal with moderates on anti-corruption bill
Top House Democrats struck an accord with moderates Monday night on a sweeping government reform bill, avoiding a potential embarrassment on the floor after the centrist group threatened to rebel against one of the caucus’s top priorities.

Army Times: Lawmaker seeks answers from Navy over proposed cuts to internal audit agency

March 1, 2021 In The News
Lawmaker seeks answers from Navy over proposed cuts to internal audit agency
A U.S. congresswoman and retired Navy surface warfare officer is seeking answers from the Navy regarding plans to slash the budget of the sea service’s main internal oversight entity.

Cape Charles Mirror: Congresswoman Luria Calls for Congressional Hearing on Role of Regional Commissions in Rural Development

March 1, 2021 In The News
Congresswoman Luria Calls for Congressional Hearing on Role of Regional Commissions in Rural Development
In letter to House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Luria advocates for the “untapped potential” of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC)

WAVY: Luria selected to chair Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs

February 12, 2021 In The News
Luria selected to chair Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced Thursday she was selected to chair the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) in the 117th Congress.

Jewish Insider: Luria: U.S. must include regional allies in Iran negotiations

February 12, 2021 In The News
Luria: U.S. must include regional allies in Iran negotiations
Two years into her tenure on Capitol Hill, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), a 20-year Navy veteran with the longest active-duty tenure of any current House Democrat, was tapped as the vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee.

Shore Daily News: Luria Requests Appointment of EPA Senior Advisor on Chesapeake Bay

February 12, 2021 In The News
Luria Requests Appointment of EPA Senior Advisor on Chesapeake Bay
Second District Congresswoman Elaine Luria led a letter to the Biden administration last week urging the appointment of an EPA senior advisor focused on the Chesapeake Bay and Anacostia River.

WAVY: Luria votes in support of apprenticeship programs, workforce training

February 12, 2021 In The News
Luria votes in support of apprenticeship programs, workforce training
Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted Friday in support of national apprenticeship programs and workforce training.

WAVY: Luria elected as vice-chair of House Armed Services Committee

February 12, 2021 In The News
Luria elected as vice-chair of House Armed Services Committee
Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced Wednesday she has been elected as the vice-chair of the House Armed Services Committee.

13 News Now: Luria elected Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee

February 12, 2021 In The News
Luria elected Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee
Rep. Elaine Luria (D, VA-02) was unanimously voted to become Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, the Congresswoman announced.

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