Press Releases

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Votes for Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021

March 11, 2021 Press Release
Legislation would end “Charleston Loophole.”
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.

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.

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. 

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.

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 (

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.

Congresswoman Luria Hails Passage of Anti-Corruption Bill

March 4, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After securing a compromise to ensure no taxpayer dollars will go t

Congresswoman Luria Votes for Justice in Policing Act

March 3, 2021 Press Release
Comprehensive reform bill aims to restore the trust between the community and police
Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 (H.R. 1280), a sweeping police reform bill aimed at promoting accountability within law enforcement and ending racial profiling.

POLITICO: Rep. Luria-Led Compromise Ensures No Tax Dollars Go Toward Campaigns in Landmark Democracy Reform Bill

March 2, 2021 Press Release
Congresswoman Elaine Luria and a group of moderate Democrats secured a compromise to ensure the passage of H.R. 1, the landmark Democracy Reform Bill known as the For the People Act. According to POLITICO, Rep. Luria played a key role in negotiations with House leadership to clarify that the bill ensures no taxpayer dollars will be used in political campaigns.

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