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Congresswoman Luria Highlights Local Military Housing Issues in Congressional Oversight Hearing

March 12, 2021 Press Release
House Armed Services Committee Vice Chair Elaine Luria participated this week in a Readiness and Military Personnel Subcommittee joint hearing on privatized military family housing. During the hearing, Congresswoman Elaine Luria questioned witnesses about local military housing communities, oversight issues, and the Tenant Bill of Rights, which was included in the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA.
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Rep. Luria: ‘Now Is Not The Time To Reduce Aircraft Carrier Fleet Or Cut Defense Spending’

March 11, 2021 Press Release
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REPS. LURIA & BOST BILL PROVIDES COVID-19 RELIEF TO RURAL COMMUNITIES

March 11, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Elaine Luria (D-VA-02) and Mike Bost (R-IL-12) today introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to emergency funding for rural areas.

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Congresswoman Elaine Luria Votes for Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021

March 11, 2021 Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted to pass the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 1446), which would close the “Charleston Loophole” that allows sales of firearms to proceed if a background check is not completed within three days.
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Congresswoman Elaine Votes For The Bipartisan Background Checks Act

March 11, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Elaine Luria today voted for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 8), a commonsense gun safety measure that aims to reduce gun violence and help make Coastal Virginia’s communities safer.

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Rep. Luria Votes to Send American Rescue Plan to The President’s Desk

March 10, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Elaine Luria today joined her colleagues in sending the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), the $1.9 trillion economic recovery package, to the President’s desk for his signature. 

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Reps. Luria, Manning, Meijer, Rice, Gottheimer, and Schneider Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Nuclear Program

March 10, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria introduced a bipartisan House Resolution condemning Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon.

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Congresswoman Luria Votes To Expand Vaccine Eligibility For All Veterans

March 10, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted for a bipartisan bill that would expand VA’s authority to provide COVID-19 vaccines for veterans and caregivers.  
 
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria Stands With Workers, Votes Yes on PRO Act

March 9, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Luria stood with the working families of Coastal Virginia today by voting for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria and Senators Warner and Kaine Advocate for Offshore Wind in Coastal Virginia

March 8, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria and Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, sent a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) urging them to expedite regulatory processes for offshore wind development in Coastal Virginia.

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Eastern Shore Post: Luria Tours Regional Library Construction Site in Parksley

September 22, 2020 In The News
Luria Tours Regional Library Construction Site in Parksley
Congresswoman Elaine Luria toured the construction site of the Eastern Shore’s new regional library in Parksley Thursday.

WAVY: Sen. Tim Kaine, Congresswoman Elaine Luria visit Latino-owned restaurants in Hampton Roads

September 22, 2020 In The News
Sen. Tim Kaine, Congresswoman Elaine Luria visit Latino-owned restaurants in Hampton Roads
Sen. Tim Kaine and Congresswoman Elaine Luria spent some of Wednesday visiting local Latino-owned restaurants in Hampton Roads Wednesday.

13 News Now: Kaine, Luria discuss COVID-19 impact to Historic Triangle, support needed on the federal level

September 22, 2020 In The News
Kaine, Luria discuss COVID-19 impact to Historic Triangle, support needed on the federal level
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.

Cape Charles Mirror: Congresswoman Luria Calls on House Leadership to Hold a Vote on America’s Conservation Enhancement Act

August 31, 2020 In The News
Congresswoman Luria Calls on House Leadership to Hold a Vote on America’s Conservation Enhancement Act
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.

WAVY: Norfolk NAACP, Rep. Elaine Luria discuss social injustice, police reform at virtual town hall

August 31, 2020 In The News
Norfolk NAACP, Rep. Elaine Luria discuss social injustice, police reform at virtual town hall
Chatting about change: that was the focus of Thursday’s virtual town hall with the Norfolk NAACP and Congresswoman Elaine Luria.

WAVY: Luria Cosponsors Legislation Provide Economic Relief to the Food Services Industry

August 31, 2020 In The News
Luria Cosponsors Legislation Provide Economic Relief to the Food Services Industry
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.

WAVY: Luria supports NOPAIN Act for non-opioid pain treatments

August 31, 2020 In The News
Luria supports NOPAIN Act for non-opioid pain treatments
Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced on Saturday that she is supporting the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act.

WAVY: Luria supports resolution to reaffirm commitment to Civil Rights Act

August 31, 2020 In The News
Luria supports resolution to reaffirm commitment to Civil Rights Act
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.

Cape Charles Mirror: Congresswoman Elaine Luria Secures Funding to Modernize Nuclear Energy & Water Infrastructure

August 31, 2020 In The News
Congresswoman Elaine Luria Secures Funding to Modernize Nuclear Energy & Water Infrastructure
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.

WAVY: Congresswoman Luria fighting to lower the cost of Insulin

August 31, 2020 In The News
Congresswoman Luria fighting to lower the cost of Insulin
Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced her support for the Insulin Price Reduction Act (H.R. 4906) on Sunday.

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