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Federal lawmakers from Virginia demand answers on postal service’s operational changes ‘negatively impacting’ service

Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced last week that she has joined 85 bipartisan cosigners in sending a letter regarding negative impacts. The delays are occurring across Coastal Virginia and across the nation. The letter will be sent to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy addressing issues including the removal of overtime, carrier restrictions, and cost-reducing transportation changes. “We […]

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Luria supports resolution to reaffirm commitment to Civil Rights Act

On Sunday, Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced that she will be supporting H.Res. 694 Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom. The resolution comes after the months of protesting for racial justice across America. “The Civil Rights Act of 1866 became the nation’s first civil rights law to

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Luria supports NOPAIN Act for non-opioid pain treatments

Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced on Saturday that she is supporting the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act. The act (H.R. 5172) would address the opioid epidemic by allowing patients and providers to use alternative treatments as non-opioid pain management therapies and provide separate Medicare reimbursements. “In 2018, an average of three Virginians died

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Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses COVID Resurgence Preparation Bill

Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus officially endorsed the COVID Preparedness, Response, and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements by the Executive Branch (PREPARE) Act, a bill that would require federal agencies to submit a report to Congress on the steps they are taking to respond to a potential resurgence of COVID-19, including measurable goals, anticipated challenges,

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Congresswoman Luria fighting to lower the cost of Insulin

Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced her support for the Insulin Price Reduction Act (H.R. 4906) on Sunday. The bill would help reduce drug costs, more specifically, for diabetics who need insulin. “The Insulin Price Reduction Act is a necessary step to provide support to Coastal Virginians with pre-existing health conditions who require insulin to lead healthy

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House women veterans caucus wants action on Vanessa Guillen murder, sexual misconduct reforms

The House women veterans caucus is demanding congressional hearings into the killing of Fort Hood soldier Spc. Vanessa Guillen and broader inquiries into solutions to the military’s problem of sexual assault. “For too long, sexual assault has been a shameful and unacceptable part of our military. As former service members, we have experienced and witnessed

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Delmarva delegation requests relief for local shellfish producers

Members of Congress representing the Delmarva region led a bicameral and bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlighting the severe impacts COVID-19 is having on the seafood industry and requesting that USDA consider establishing a short-term purchasing program for shellfish products. The letter was signed by Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons, D-Delaware;

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House, Senate pass bills to study the number of cancers striking military pilots

The database would include any cancer diagnosis, the service member’s age at diagnosis, the type of aircraft they flew and whether they had died of cancer. It would also report race and gender data so that a scientific comparison of military aviator cancer rates could be made against the general population. The House version, introduced

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Luria supports bipartisan bill for critical investment in conservation efforts, National Parks

On Wednesday, Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced her vote and support for the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act. The bill would permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and create a National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund. Additionally, the Act could potentially bring over 10,000 jobs to Virginia, according to the statement

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Sen. Mark Warner and Congresswoman Elaine Luria hold roundtable discussion with military families, veterans

Sen. Mark Warner and Congresswoman Elaine Luria want to make sure military families are taken care of during the coronavirus pandemic, which is why they hosted a roundtable discussion Wednesday. Luria kicked things off, highlighting her work to lessen taxes for Gold Star families, increasing compensation rates for veterans, and more. “We’re working very hard

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