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Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) has invited President Joe Biden to return to Hampton Roads. She extended the invitation on Monday, when the President visited Yorktown and Tidewater Community College. Luria specifically invited Biden to come back and to get a first-hand look at Naval Station Norfolk and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. She said the President […]

It took the Department of Veterans Affairs more than four decades to get many Vietnam veterans care following exposure to Agent Orange. Lawmakers don’t want that happening again for the post 9/11 generation. After 19 years of combat in the Middle East, the VA is still denying close to 80 percent of claims from vets

Congresswoman Elaine Luria (D, VA-02) held a virtual roundtable to discuss the concerns being raised about the Census’ accuracy. Read full article here>>>

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and Congresswoman Elaine Luria heard how COVID-19 has impacted the local economy, specifically in Williamsburg, James City, and York counties. Both lawmakers brought in local leaders to try and find solutions and discuss what support is needed on the federal level to address the current challenges. “My heart goes

The House version of the National Defense Authorization Act, passed in July, would authorize $6.8 billion for two Virginia-class submarines. The Senate version includes $4.6 billion for the two subs. “It’s a jobs and livelihood thing for so many people here in Hampton Roads, in addition to being critical to our national defense,” said Rep.