Congresswoman Elaine Luria proposes ‘legislative fixes’ for small businesses applying for COVID-19 relief
After speaking with small business owners in Hampton Roads, a Virginia Beach congresswoman has submitted recommendations for “legislative fixes” that would benefit small businesses applying for loans and grants through the Paycheck Protection Program. Congresswoman Elaine Luria submitted her recommendations to the House Committee on Small Business last week. She said that 115,192 people work […]
House Democrats’ bill would waive prescription copays for military personnel, families
Democratic Reps. Elaine Luria (Va.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (Del.) on Tuesday introduced a bill that would waive prescription copays for military personnel and their families amid the coronavirus pandemic. The bill would “give the Secretary of Defense the authority to waive TRICARE copays on prescription drugs during a public health emergency or national emergency,” […]
Luria demands swift action on aid to aquaculture and fishery industries
In response to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congresswoman Elaine Luria joined two bipartisan efforts urging the Department of Commerce to quickly implement relief for the fishery and aquaculture industries. “Accounting for more than $200 billion in sales and 1.7 million jobs, fisheries and aquaculture are key to the health of regional economies […]
Rep. Luria cosponsors bill to provide more funding for small businesses
Second District Congresswoman Elaine Luria is co-sponsoring a bipartisan bill that would provide more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. The bill—Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act (H.R. 6506)—would provide up to $900 billion in additional funding to the program. “I joined this bipartisan effort to replenish funding for the Paycheck Protection Program because small businesses […]
On Earth Day, Rep. Luria weighs in on effects of climate change in Hampton Roads
With it being Earth Day, Congresswoman Elaine Luria says it’s an important time to reflect on how important the environment is. Luria says most of us in Hampton Roads see the effects of sea level rise and flooding first hand, but she’s also concerned about its impact on a wider scale. She says her focus right now is […]
Luria cosponsors Pandemic Hazard Pay Expansion Act to ensure better pay for military medical professionals
Congresswoman Elaine Luria joined an effort to ensure military medical professional receive the pay they have earned from their service. On Tuesday, Luria cosponsored the Pandemic Hazard Pay Expansion Act, which would expand hazard pay to service members whose duties involve frequent exposure to COVID-19 during the public health emergency. “Our military medical professionals are […]
Democratic candidates are using their campaigns to help communities hit by virus
Luria said her campaign is reaching out to all sorts of people in her district to check in on needs. “A phone call can go a long way right now to show our community that we’re listening and here for them,” Luria said. “After each of my recent calls with local elected officials, faith community […]
Rep. Luria announces grant of more than $1.15M awarded to Eastern Shore Rural Health
Second District Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced on Saturday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded more than 1.15 million in funding to the Eastern Shore Rural Health System. The grant funding of $1,152,305 will assist the health system with its response to the COVID-19 crisis. “It is critical that we give health […]
Luria urges support for improved rural broadband access
Congresswoman Elaine Luria urges dedicated resources in the next relief package for schools and libraries to provide wi-fi capability to students without adequate connectivity in their homes. “With one in four rural residents unable to reliably connect to the internet, Congress must act to protect access to education for all our students,” said Luria. “Due to the stay-at-home […]
Rep. Luria unveils small business hotline for citizens seeking economic relief
Second District Congresswoman Elaine Luria unveiled a Small Business Hotline to assist citizens who have questions regarding the Small Business Administration’s rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The hotline will also advise local small-business owners seeking economic relief through implementation of the CARES Act. “Small businesses employ 115,00 Coastal Virginians and are the backbone […]
