Congresswoman Luria passes amendment to require Secretary of the Navy to report challenges among combatant ships
The House Armed Services Committee passed Congresswoman Elaine Luria’s amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday. The act, which was passed unanimously, will require the Secretary of the Navy to report to Congress on interoperability challenges among combatant ships and between AEGIS combatants and 5th Generation tactical aircraft. “As the […]
Luria votes for bill lowering health costs, prescription drug prices
Congresswoman Luria voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act Monday which will expand access to health insurance coverage, lower prescription drug costs, and combat health disparities to improve the health care system for all Americans. Luria says the nation must “ensure health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.” Read full […]
Public officials celebrate Supreme Court ruling supporting gay, transgender workers
Congresswoman Elaine Luria also voiced her approval for the ruling stating the no one should be discriminated against at their workplace because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. “I hope this decision serves as a powerful precedent for the LGBTQ+ community to receive equal protection under the law. While this is an important step […]
Congresswoman Luria advocates for additional COVID-19 testing and more transparency in nursing homes
Congresswoman Elaine Luria joined an effort calling on the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to address the COVID-19 crisis occurring within nursing homes. Luria said across the country there is a need for additional federal support and guidance for nursing homes dealing with the health crisis. […]
Religious leaders come together for peaceful protests
Political leaders like Congresswoman Elaine Luria and Congressman Bobby Scott also made an appearance. “I think we are all mourning the murder of George Floyd, but I think we also need to look at how we can learn from this and find ways to make our community better. To make it safer, and make life […]
Congresswoman Luria urges IRS to process tax refunds alongside COVID-19 relief checks
In a statement released by the Congresswoman, she states that some individuals have been waiting for more than a month for their refunds even though the IRS website claims that it has issued 90% of refunds in less than three weeks. Read full article >>>
Congresswoman Luria issues statement on death of George Floyd and recent protests
Congresswoman Elaine Luria released a statement on Sunday regarding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the related protests across the nation. Luria is among the many public leaders who are reaching out to raise awareness of police-related acts of violence. “I mourn the loss of George Floyd and condemn the senseless act of violence, which […]
Luria announces IRS hotline to assist with EIP stimulus payment questions
The hotline comes shortly after Luria called on the IRS to create a phone line due to many people not having reliable internet access during the pandemic. As a result, the IRS said that it is adding nearly 3,500 phone representatives to answer questions about Economic Impact Payments. Read full article >>>
Luria supports reducing US dependency on Chinese pharmaceuticals; cosponsors legislation
Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced on Saturday that she is cosponsoring legislation that reduces the nation’s dependency on Chinese pharmaceuticals while identifying vulnerabilities in the medical supply chain. The Strengthening America’s Supply Chain and National Security Act (H.R. 6393) directs the DOD to evaluate its reliance on imported medicines. Doing so will identify what products are […]
Congresswoman Luria calls for action to fight increasing maternal mortality rates
Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced on Mother’s Day she is supporting a House resolution that recognizes the nationwide maternal health crisis and the urgency of reducing mortality and morbidity among women. The resolution calls for swift federal action to fight by promoting awareness, exploring ways to address and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes and care […]
