Press Releases
March 5, 2019
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Veterans Can Apply Online
WASHINGTON – The office of Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) is seeking a wounded or disabled veteran for a two-year paid fellowship in her Virginia Beach district office.
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March 4, 2019
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WASHINGTON – In the wake of the President’s declaration of a national emergency on America’s Southern border, Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today announced she is an original cosponsor of a bipartisan resolution intended to restore proper constitutional balance between Congress and the Executive Branch.
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March 1, 2019
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WASHINGTON – At a House Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing this week, Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Subcommittee Chairwoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) sought clarity from top U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials on benefits for an estimated 52,000 Blue Water Navy Veterans.
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February 26, 2019
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20-Year Navy Veteran Lauds DAV For Their Hard Work at Joint Hearing
WASHINGTON – Today, during a joint House and Senate hearing highlighting the Legislative Presentation of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization, House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Chairwoman Elaine Luria made the following statement.
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February 26, 2019
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WASHINGTON – At a hearing focused on military readiness in the wake of sailor deaths due to recent collisions at sea, House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces Vice Chairwoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today called for stronger action and accountability to better protect our Navy.
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February 25, 2019
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Legislation Would Also Assist Survivors of Veterans
WASHINGTON – In order to ensure our nation’s veterans receive the benefits they have earned, House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Chairwoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) introduced a bipartisan bill to provide a cost-of-living adjustment to veterans.
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February 22, 2019
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Emergency Declaration Puts Commonwealth’s Construction Plans At Risk
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria today criticized President Trump’s national emergency declaration because it could potentially steal up to $131.7 million worth of urgently needed Department of Defense funds for Virginia military construction projects that are critical to national security and the well-being of our armed forces.
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February 19, 2019
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WASHINGTON – In step with her commitment to working across the aisle to deliver for her district, Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today announced joining the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus as she works with Democrats and Republicans to find solutions to America’s most pressing problems.
February 15, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today issued the following statement in response to the President’s declaration of a national emergency on the Southern border.
February 14, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) this evening voted to support a bill that – pending President Trump’s signature – will keep government open through Sept. 30 and fund important federal priorities.