Virginia lawmakers urge Navy to support shipbuilders during pandemic
More than a dozen lawmakers from Virginia have joined forces to request the U.S. Navy support the shipbuilding and ship maintenance industrial base. The lawmakers wrote a letter to Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Guerts asking him to ensure the safety of workers remains “the highest priority.” Those signed on the letter include Congressman […]
Congresswoman Elaine Luria cosponsors COVID-19 relief bill that would benefit Hampton Roads cities
Congresswoman Elaine Luria is cosponsoring the Coronavirus Community Relief Act. If passed, it would provide $250,000 in federal aid to localities with populations of less than 500,000 people. It would directly benefit communities in Hampton Roads, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, and Williamsburg, according to a news release. “The CARES Act was a necessary first step, but our […]
Luria joins effort to fund special education during COVID-19
Congresswoman Elaine Luria signed a bipartisan letter urging congressional leadership to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in future COVID-19 relief packages. “Access to a quality education is an issue that is deeply important to me and to families throughout Hampton Roads. That is why I joined this bipartisan effort to urge Congressional […]
Volunteers including Congresswoman Elaine Luria distribute food at drive-thru site in Hampton
“It’s incredibly important for me to come out and be able to help the volunteers to distribute the food and just really be able to thank the Peninsula Foodbank, the foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore,” said Congresswoman Elaine Luria. “I had the opportunity to visit them up in Accomack County about a […]
Luria and Warner participate in Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Tele-Town Hall Wednesday
Congresswoman Elaine Luria and Senator Mark Warner joined a tele-townhall hosted by the Eastern Shore Chambers of Commerce (ESCC). During the town hall, both elected officials and members of the Chambers of Commerce fielded questions from constituents regarding the Coronavirus epidemic and its impact on the local economy, specifically looking at tourism, seasonal businesses, and […]
Luria asks for implementation of Defense Production Act amid COVID-19 PPE shortages
Congresswoman Elaine Luria has spoken with first responders in Hampton Roads, as well as home health care workers and medical professionals from area hospitals. Overwhelmingly, local health care providers told her that they need more PPE, according to a news release… Luria wrote a letter to President Donald Trump last week detailing these concerns. She encouraged […]
Congresswoman Luria calls for firing of acting Navy secretary
Congresswoman Elaine Luria is calling for the firing of Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly following his latest remarks regarding the recently fired Captain Brett Cozier. “TR Sailors are on the frontlines of this pandemic and of our nation’s defense in the Pacific,” said Congresswoman Elaine Luria, referring to the recent removal of Capt. […]
Congresswoman Luria meets to discuss personal protective equipment shortage in Hampton Roads
Congresswoman Elaine Luria met with union representatives and healthcare workers Monday to discuss the shortage of Hampton Roads’ personal protection equipment supply during the coronavirus pandemic… The congresswoman said she will look into ways to direct supplies to home health care workers. Luria also discussed support within the CARES Act for PPE and her efforts […]
Rep. Luria creates COVID-19 resource website
Second District Congresswoman Elaine Luria unveiled Thursday a resource website for the COVID-19 pandemic, which is meant to be a one-stop-shop for her constituents to find information about the virus and the government’s response to it. Read full article >>>
Eastern Shore health system awarded $81K in coronavirus funding
The money — a total of $81,224 — comes from the $2 trillion Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CARES) Act… Rep. Elaine Luria supported the passage of the act. She recently met Eastern Shore Rural Health System leaders to learn about their needs and preparedness. She’s also working with providers on the Southside and Peninsula […]
