Press Releases

Congresswoman Luria Delivers Coastal Resiliency Win for Military Communities

December 10, 2019 Press Release
Rep. Luria’s Amendment Included in Bipartisan Bill to Advance Coastal Virginia’s National Security and Environmental Interests

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced House passage of the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act (H.R. 729). This bipartisan bill contains her amendment advancing the coastal resiliency of military communities.

Issues:
Environment, Infrastructure, National Security

Congresswoman Elaine Luria’s Bill Providing Financial Relief to Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Victims Passes House

December 9, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The House today passed Congresswoman Elaine Luria’s Virginia Beach Strong Act. This bipartisan bill would make it easier for families of victims of the May 31 Virginia Beach mass shooting to receive urgently-needed financial support.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Votes to Protect Voting Rights of Coastal Virginians

December 8, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) announced the House passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4) to combat voter suppression and discrimination.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Votes to Ban Insider Trading

December 5, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today voted for H.R. 2534, the Insider Trading Prohibition Act. This bill would establish an explicit ban of the practice of insider trading.

Issues:
Economy

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Votes to Crack Down on Abusive and Irritating Robocalls

December 4, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today voted to pass the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act to provide relief to millions of Americans who are threatened by the abusive practices of robocalls.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Announces $1.3 Million Recovered for Constituents

December 2, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today announced that her office in 2019 has helped recover more than $1.3 million owed to constituents from federal agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Fights for Coastal Virginia Priorities in Testimony to House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

November 27, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) has submitted testimony to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis regarding the effects of climate change in Coastal Virginia. Her testimony provided guidance to members of the Committee as they prepare critical policy recommendations to address climate change.
Issues:
Energy, Environment

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Highlights Critical Veterans’ Issues

November 25, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) this week advocated on behalf of Hampton Roads veterans by working to promote women veterans and address challenges related to the implementation of the Forever G.I. Bill.
Issues:
Veterans

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Seeks Answers on Lead Found in Drinking Water at Virginia Beach City Public Schools

November 20, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today sent a letter to top education and city officials in Virginia Beach regarding the presence of lead in drinking water in local schools, the delay in notifying the public, and the distribution of information that may have created a false sense of safety.
Issues:
Education

Congresswoman Elaine Luria Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown

November 19, 2019 Press Release
Reiterates Her Call for Reliable Budgeting Process for Hampton Roads
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today voted for a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 20, temporarily averting another government shutdown.

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