Press Releases

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Introduces Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

June 18, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today announced the introduction of the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act, a bipartisan bill that would encourage further development of advanced nuclear energy programs. Such programs are poised to create high-quality jobs, strengthen national security, reduce foreign energy dependence, and promote emissions-free energy.
Issues:
Energy

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Introduces Legislation to Name a Virginia Beach Post Office After Keith Cox

June 17, 2019 Press Release
Shooting Victim’s Heroics Central to Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Virginia’s Entire U.S. House Delegation
WASHINGTON – Following the May 31 mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Congresswoman Elaine Luria will introduce a bipartisan bill tomorrow that would name a Virginia Beach post office in honor of Ryan “Keith” Cox. The post office is located at 2509 George Mason Drive. Virginia’s entire U.S. House delegation has cosponsored the bill.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Praises Senate for Passing the Blue Water Navy Veterans Act, Urges President to Sign Bill into Law

June 14, 2019 Press Release
House Passed Companion Measure in May

WASHINGTON – House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Chairwoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today praised this week’s unanimous Senate passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act.

Issues:
Veterans

Congresswoman Luria Secures IRS Tax Guidance on Gift Distributions to Virginia Beach Shooting Victims

June 14, 2019 Press Release
Luria Sought Clarification After Questions From City Officials Following May 31 Tragedy
WASHINGTON – Responding to a request for clarification from Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) in the wake of the May 31 mass shooting in Virginia Beach, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed that payments “that individuals receive … from members of the public in response to a disaster or emergency hardship” are not considered taxable income for recipients.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Advances Hampton Roads Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act

June 13, 2019 Press Release
House Armed Services Committee Passes Annual Defense Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, key priorities for the Hampton Roads region were included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), following nearly 20 hours of debate in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and weeks of advocacy by Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Vice Chair Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02).
Issues:
Infrastructure, National Security

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Introduces House Resolution Honoring Virginia Beach Shooting Victims, First Responders, City Officials, and Broader Community

June 6, 2019 Press Release
Full Virginia U.S. House Delegation Joins as Original Cosponsors
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) has introduced a resolution honoring the 12 Virginia Beach mass shooting victims, heroic first responders, brave city officials, and resilient broader community as Virginia’s full U.S. House delegation joined in bipartisan support.

VIDEO: Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Moment of Silence for Virginia Beach Shooting Victims

June 5, 2019 Press Release
Virginia House Delegation Members Support a Grieving Community on House Floor

WASHINGTON – Joined by members of Virginia’s House delegation from both sides of the aisle, Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) on Tuesday night led a moment of silence on the House Floor to honor and remember those lost in the May 31 mass shooting in Virginia Beach.

VIDEO: Congresswoman Elaine Luria Remembers Virginia Beach Shooting Victims in House Floor Speech

June 4, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) this morning spoke on the House Floor to honor and remember the Virginia Beach shooting victims lost last Friday. Later today, she will lead a moment of silence on the House Floor.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Remembers Shooting Victims, Offers Services to Community

June 2, 2019 Press Release

VIRGINIA BEACH – Following this morning’s press conference in Virginia Beach, Congresswoman Elaine Luria issued the following statement.

“Today we learned the names and record of civil service of the 12 people who were senselessly murdered in yesterday’s devastating act of violence in Virginia Beach.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Statement on Shooting in Virginia Beach

May 31, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today issued the following statement regarding the shooting that took place at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center.

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