Press Releases

April 30, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Last night at a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing, Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) challenged top VA officials on the fact that they could not answer basic questions about VA’s low benchmark of success for preventing veteran suicide.
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April 24, 2019 Press Release
Luria Honored to Be a Voice in Washington for Eastern Shore Residents

ONLEY, Va. – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) on Tuesday held an open house event in Onley and took questions from more than 60 Eastern Shore constituents in attendance, addressing topics ranging from climate change to infrastructure to health care. 

April 18, 2019 Press Release
Sens. Kaine, Warner Championing Same Bill

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) has introduced House legislation to provide financial relief for certain federal civilian employees who have to relocate for work purposes.

April 12, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today marked 100 days in Congress, highlighting nearly 3 ½ months of outstanding constituent service to Virginians, prolific outreach in the Hampton Roads region, and significant legislative action.

April 11, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) will be welcoming Eastern Shore residents at an April 23 open house in Onley, where she and her team will be on hand to meet attendees, provide updates from Washington, and assist with any requests.

April 10, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02), a Navy veteran who retired at the rank of Commander, today questioned top Navy leadership on a range of issues, citing excessive “change and churn” as an obstacle to effective strategic planning.

April 9, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today in a House Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee hearing, Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) highlighted her sharp focus on improving VA programs that train and counsel veterans seeking civilian jobs after their service.

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April 9, 2019 Press Release
USNA Grad and 20-Year Navy Veteran Joins Oversight Panel
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02), a 1997 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) and a 20-year Navy veteran who retired at the rank of Commander, was sworn in Monday to serve on the USNA’s Board of Visitors. She was appointed by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith.
April 8, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today announced she is cosponsoring legislation to restore net neutrality and reverse the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) vote to eliminate it.

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April 4, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today voted to pass a bipartisan, robust, long-term reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.

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