Congresswoman Elaine Luria (Va. 2nd District) is cosponsoring a bill that would provide tax relief to state a local governments whose employees take paid leave during the coronavirus pandemic. The Supporting State and Local Leaders Act would allow government employers to claim tax credits equal to the cost of a sick day when their employees […]
Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced on Mother’s Day she is supporting a House resolution that recognizes the nationwide maternal health crisis and the urgency of reducing mortality and morbidity among women. The resolution calls for swift federal action to fight by promoting awareness, exploring ways to address and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes and care
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria introduced the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act on Friday. The bill would allow certain educators — those who teach math, science, and special education classes — to receive up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness, while other teachers would be eligible for up to $15,000 in loan relief, according to a news release.
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The Virginia Port Authority reported that cargo tonnage was down 9 percent in the month of March, and leaders there in April predicted “tough weeks ahead.” Now, as Congress considers the next stimulus package, Virginia 2nd District Representative Elaine Luria has sent a letter to House and Senate leadership. She is seeking support for bolstering
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria introduced the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act on Friday. The bill would allow certain educators — those who teach math, science, and special education classes — to receive up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness, while other teachers would be eligible for up to $15,000 in loan relief, according to a news release.
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) joined Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) in calling on IRS Commissioner Retting and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to address ongoing accessibility issues for constituents without internet access. Without access to the online portal, these constituents are unable to receive timely information or provide updates to the IRS in order to receive their Economic
Congresswoman Elaine Luria joined more than 100 of her House Democratic colleagues in calling on the SBA to more quickly and transparently process Economic Injury Disaster Loan grant applications and provide updates to small businesses who have applied for an EIDL. “The Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is a vital resource for small businesses across
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced Friday that the rules have been changed to allow seasonal businesses to access PPP loans. The PPP provides loans to small businesses that have been harmed by the coronavirus pandemic. Loans under this program may be used to cover payroll costs, healthcare benefits, mortgage interest payments, rent, utilities, and other interest
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria, D-Va., is urging House leaders to bring the Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act to the floor for a vote in order to ensure disabled veterans have access to the benefits they have earned. The Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act (S. 746) is the Senate companion bill to Congresswoman’s
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Congresswoman Elaine Luria (D-Va. 02) has authored the “Help our Heroes Access Medicine Act.” The bill would reduce prescription drug co-pays during the coronavirus outbreak. Right now under Tricare, it’s cheaper to get medication in person at a military pharmacy than it is to get it sent it to your home by mail. This legislation
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