Rep. Luria’s bipartisan bill becomes law after being signed by President Trump
“Rep. Elaine Luria (D) of Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District just had her second bill become law after President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan bill looking to put more money in the pockets of American veterans.” “According to Luria’s staff, the freshman Congresswoman worked very hard to get the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of […]
Watch: Rep. Luria leads moment of silence on House Floor for Virginia Beach mass shooting victims
“Congresswoman Elaine Luria on Tuesday led a moment of silence on the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington to pay respect to the 12 lives lost in the Virginia Beach mass shooting.” “The bipartisan effort to remember the lives lost in Friday’s shooting was also attended by Virginia congressional leaders Rep. Bobby Scott, […]
Rep. Luria shares outlook of district during Yorktown town hall meeting
“At a town hall meeting Tuesday night, Congresswoman Elaine Luria answered tough questions about what is and isn’t happening in Washington that affects people here in Hampton Roads. She was grilled on questions surrounding treatment at local VA centers, national security and healthcare.” “The meeting was one of three she has done so far. It […]
Congresswoman Elaine Luria to host Peninsula town hall
“Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced on Tuesday that she plans to host a Town Hall meeting in Yorktown.” “The meeting will take place May 28 at the Mount Peninsula located at 6406 George Washington Memorial Highway in Yorktown.” “Luria said this will allow her to hear ideas, suggestions, and questions from residents on the Peninsula. This […]
Luria calls for national effort on advanced nuclear technology
“Sometimes, life experience — say, a Navy career that includes running aircraft carriers’ nuclear reactors — shapes legislation.” “Which is why Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Norfolk, has proposed a bill meant to fast track advanced nuclear energy.” “And, as seems to be emerging as a pattern, she’s enlisted Virginia colleagues from the across the aisle — […]
Rep. Elaine Luria spotlights Virginia Shore in call to improve US infrastructure
“U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria testified before a House committee about the need for sewer services and broadband on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, as Congress considers infrastructure legislation.” “Luria, D-Va. 2nd District, advocated for infrastructure improvements for the rural region in testimony given May 1 before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.” … Luria […]
Rep. Luria leading bipartisian effort to resolve Gold Star family tax issue
Virginia Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria, a retired naval commander, is leading efforts by a bipartisan group of lawmakers to fix a change in President Donald Trump’s tax law that unexpectedly stuck some families of fallen service members with higher tax bills in 2019. The legislation introduced by Luria is looking to change the tax rate […]
Congresswoman Elaine Luria visits Virginia Beach school, speaks to students
“Luria spoke to about 75 eight graders at Lynnhaven Middle on her path to Congress and to also highlight the importance of civics education. “While she spoke to News 3 after about a variety of topics, Luria expressed her excitement for the Something in the Water festival coming to Virginia Beach at the end of […]
“Our doors are open.” Elaine Luria holds first town hall before 250 in Virginia Beach
It was indeed — just as Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Norfolk, summed it up — an unusual town hall for a member of Congress to stage. The 2nd Congressional District’s new voice in D.C. didn’t hog the stage during her first public forum, held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. She brought the Beach’s voter […]
Sparking growth: Congresswoman Elaine Luria hears from people she serves
“Representative Luria said during her time in Congress, and even while campaigning, she found these topics to be important to people in the 2nd Congressional District.” “Our doors are always open; our phones are always on to help all constituents [and] interfacing with any federal agencies. We wanted to bring them in to know we’re […]
