Press Releases

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Votes to Invest in Apprenticeship Programs and Workforce Training

February 6, 2021 Press Release
Yesterday, Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted for the National Apprenticeship Act (H.R. 447), which would create nearly one million new Registered Apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship, and pre-apprenticeship positions over the next five years.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Participates in House Committee on Homeland Security Hearing

February 5, 2021 Press Release
Rep. Luria joins colleagues in “Examining the Domestic Terrorism Threat in the Wake of the Attack on the U.S. Capitol”
Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria participated in the House Committee on Homeland Security’s hearing examining the ongoing domestic terrorism threat in the wake of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The hearing focused on assessing the threat of domestic terrorism attacks as well as the circumstances that led to the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Representatives Luria, Waltz, Zeldin, and Houlahan Reintroduce Legislation to Leverage U.S.-Israel Partnership for PTSD Research

February 4, 2021 Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria joined Representatives Michael Waltz (R-FL-06), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), and Lee Zeldin (R-NY-01) in reintroducing legislation to leverage research of the U.S. and Israel to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to better serve veterans.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Elected Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee

February 3, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria received unanimous support for her bid to become the House Armed Services Committee’s Vice Chair for the 117th Congress.

Issues:
National Security

Congresswoman Luria Urges Biden Administration to Appoint Dedicated Advisor to Improve Health of Chesapeake Bay

February 3, 2021 Press Release
This week, Congresswoman Elaine Luria led a letter to the Biden Administration urging the President to appoint a Senior Advisor to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator for the Chesapeake Bay and Anacostia River to continue working to improve the health of the Bay.
Issues:
Environment

Congresswoman Luria Calls for Congressional Hearing to Ensure COVID Relief for Virginia’s Aquaculture and Seafood Businesses

February 2, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria called on the House Natural Resources Committee to hold a hearing to improve federal aid provided to fishery participants to ensure adequate relief is provided to Virginia’s aquaculture and shellfish industry.

Congresswoman Luria Urges President Biden to Prioritize Transparency and Improvement for Veterans’ C&P Exams

January 29, 2021 Press Release
Congresswoman Elaine Luria led a letter to President Joe Biden and Department of Veterans Affairs Acting-Secretary Dat Tran, raising concerns with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) privatization of compensation and pension (C&P) exams.
Issues:
Health Care, Veterans

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Reintroduces the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act

January 25, 2021 Press Release
Rep. Luria’s legislation allows young adults to stay on TRICARE health plans until age 26

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria and Congressman Michael Waltz (R-FL) introduced the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act, which would allow TRICARE dependents to remain on their parents’ policy until age 26 without a premium increase.

Issues:
Health Care, Veterans

Congresswoman Luria Secures Seat on House Committee on Homeland Security

January 15, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria secured a seat on the House Committee on Homeland Security, where she will bring an experienced military voice and perspective to security issues facing our nation.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Votes to Impeach President Trump for Inciting an Insurrection

January 13, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection following the attack on the Capitol last week.

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