Rep. Luria Presses Naval Leadership for Details on Military Training and Readiness Challenges During Oversight Hearing
Yesterday, House Armed Services Committee Vice Chair Elaine Luria participated in a Readiness Subcommittee on training mishaps in the Armed Forces to discuss how the military can mitigate risks and factors to reduce the likelihood of accidents. “As Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee, I am working to ensure we put our brave […]
Rep. Luria Named Most Effective VA Lawmaker By New Report
Another nonpartisan organization ranked Congresswoman Elaine Luria as one of the most effective lawmakers in Congress, and the most effective lawmaker in the Virginia Congressional Delegation. In a new report, the Center for Effective Lawmaking ranked Congresswoman Luria as the 10th-most effective Democratic lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 116th Congress, one […]
Congresswoman Elaine Luria Statement on the Vote to Certify President-Elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College Victory
Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria issued the following statement after returning to the House floor to vote to certify President-Elect Joe Biden’s electoral college victory. “Tonight, I will return to the House floor to fulfill my duty and oath to our Constitution by certifying the electoral college victory of President-Elect Joe Biden. The domestic terrorists who […]
Congresswoman Elaine Luria Cosponsors Bipartisan Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act
Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced her support for the Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act (H.R. 8462). This bipartisan bill will ensure that federal agencies invest in coastal resiliency measures when working in Hampton Roads and Coastal Virginia. “By requiring federal agencies to plan for future flood risks, we can strengthen coastal resiliency and protect […]
Congresswoman Luria Cosponsors Legislation Provide Economic Relief to the Food Services Industry
Today, Congresswoman Luria announced her support of the Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed to Survive (RESTAURANTS) Act. This bipartisan bill would establish a $120 billion grant fund to distribute forgivable loans to food service, dining establishments, and caterers. “Throughout this pandemic, I have continued to support solutions to assist small business […]
Congresswoman Elaine Luria Highlights Key Readiness Issues at HASC Hearings
Congresswoman Elaine Luria questioned key Department of Defense and Navy leadership during two House Committee on Armed Services (HASC) budget hearings. Throughout both hearings, Congresswoman Luria emphasized key Navy readiness and shipbuilding issues… “It is impossible for us to move toward the goal of military readiness if we cannot even define or measure this critical […]
