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Luria calls on VA to implement telework and paid sick leave telework policies

Congresswoman Elaine Luria, D-Va., is calling on VA Secretary Wilkie to implement telework and paid sick leave policies to protect veterans and VA workers alike. “We are living in unprecedented times, and we must protect our veterans and VA employees alike to in order to safeguard those most vulnerable in our community and slow community […]

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COLA Increase for Veterans Benefits Passes House

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This year’s bill was introduced by Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, a retired Navy commander, and co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, a Marine veteran. Both stressed the need for urgent action by the Senate. “During this public health emergency, it is more important now than ever to provide this cost-of-living adjustment to disabled veterans who depend on their benefits

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Cost-of-living boost for veterans benefits next year passes House

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House lawmakers on Thursday easily passed legislation ensuring veterans will see a cost-of-living boost next year if Social Security officials approve one for their recipients. But the veterans COLA bill — sponsored by Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va. — was approved by a voice vote Thursday morning by the full House, without objection. She is hopeful the Senate

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Lawmakers seek solutions for vets denied benefits after VA canceled exams amid COVID-19

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A backlog of compensation and pension exams is growing — with more than 230,000 delayed during the pandemic so far — and VA has yet to communicate its plan to address that backlog, lawmakers and advocates said during an online forum held by the House Veterans Affairs Committee. “The abrupt pause to the process has

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Luria and For Country Caucus urge congressional leaders to focus on commonsense COVID-19 solutions

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“Congress has a responsibility to work together to deliver results, especially during a public health emergency and economic crisis,” said Congresswoman Luria. “I look forward to continuing to work with my fellow veterans in For Country Caucus as we advocate for bipartisan proposals to promote national unity, grow the American economy, and ensure national security.”

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Luria announces IRS hotline to assist with EIP stimulus payment questions

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The hotline comes shortly after Luria called on the IRS to create a phone line due to many people not having reliable internet access during the pandemic. As a result, the IRS said that it is adding nearly 3,500 phone representatives to answer questions about Economic Impact Payments. Read full article >>>

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Elaine Luria participates in virtual roundtable regarding VA home loans

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Congresswoman Elaine Luria joined fellow House Committee on Veterans Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee members in a virtual roundtable this week to discuss the VA’s Loan Guaranty Service and the impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns on veterans’ home loans and veterans in her district. “Veterans across Coastal Virginia are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19

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Luria supports reducing US dependency on Chinese pharmaceuticals; cosponsors legislation

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Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced on Saturday that she is cosponsoring legislation that reduces the nation’s dependency on Chinese pharmaceuticals while identifying vulnerabilities in the medical supply chain. The Strengthening America’s Supply Chain and National Security Act (H.R. 6393) directs the DOD to evaluate its reliance on imported medicines. Doing so will identify what products are

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Elaine Luria pushes for additional funding for Virginia fisheries industries

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Congresswoman Elaine Luria is pushing for $10 million in relief for Virginia’s fisheries and seeking transparency regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s recently released funding allocation. Read full article>>>

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Elaine Luria calls on USDA to assist Virginia fishery, aquaculture industries

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Congresswoman Elaine Luria is spearheading a bipartisan effort urging the USDA to support aquaculture growers and commercial fisheries in its recent $19 billion pandemic relief package. Read full article>>>

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Luria calls on VA to implement telework and paid sick leave telework policies

COLA Increase for Veterans Benefits Passes House

Cost-of-living boost for veterans benefits next year passes House

Lawmakers seek solutions for vets denied benefits after VA canceled exams amid COVID-19

Luria and For Country Caucus urge congressional leaders to focus on commonsense COVID-19 solutions

Luria announces IRS hotline to assist with EIP stimulus payment questions

Elaine Luria participates in virtual roundtable regarding VA home loans

Luria supports reducing US dependency on Chinese pharmaceuticals; cosponsors legislation

Elaine Luria pushes for additional funding for Virginia fisheries industries

Elaine Luria calls on USDA to assist Virginia fishery, aquaculture industries

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