Press Releases

HASC Vice Chair Rep. Luria Applauds House Passage of Historic Bipartisan $858 Billion NDAA, Secures Local and National Priorities
December 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Vice Chair Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) applauded House passage of H.R. 7776, the historic, bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 to grow the Navy, strengthen our military, and ensure global security. 

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Rep. Luria’s Bipartisan Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act Passes House
November 17, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Elaine Luria’s (D-VA) Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Act of 2021 (H.R. 4275) passed the House of Representatives on Monday.

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Statement from Rep. Luria on the Attack of Paul Pelosi
October 28, 2022
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA— Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) released the following statement after the attack on Paul Pelosi:

 

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Rep. Luria’s Pay Raise for Disabled Veterans and Military Families Will Be Highest In 40 Years
October 13, 2022
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The Social Security Administration announced today that disabled veterans and military families will be eligible for the largest increase in compensation and benefits in 40 years, 8.7 percent, after Rep. Elaine Luria’s (D-VA) bipartisan Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2022 was signed into law on Monday.
Issues:Veterans
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Rep. Luria’s Pay Raise for Disabled Veterans and Survivors Signed by President Biden, Becomes Law for Fourth Straight Year
October 11, 2022
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On Monday, President Joe Biden signed Rep. Elaine Luria’s (D-VA) bipartisan Veterans’ Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2022 into law to increase compensation and benefits for disabled veterans and their families.
Issues:EconomyVeterans
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ICYMI: Rep. Luria Tours Senior Center in Virginia Beach, Highlights Expanded Veteran Care and Lower Prescription Drug Costs
October 11, 2022
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Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) toured PrimePlus Senior Center in Virginia Beach to highlight expanded veteran health care services and her efforts to cut prescription drug costs for seniors.
Issues:Health CareVeterans
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Rep. Luria Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown, Releases Statement on Passage of Another Continuing Resolution
September 30, 2022
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Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) released the following statement after voting for a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 16, 2022:
Issues:EconomyInfrastructureNational Security
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Rep. Luria Votes to Advance Multiple Pieces of Legislation to Improve the Quality of Life for Military Families and Veterans
September 30, 2022
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This week, 20-year Navy veteran Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) voted in support of multiple pieces of legislation that will support veterans and military families and improve their quality of life.
Issues:Veterans
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Rep. Luria Urges Coastal Virginians to Prepare for Potential Impacts from Remnants of Hurricane Ian
September 29, 2022
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Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) urged Coastal Virginians to prepare for potential impacts from remnants of Hurricane Ian that include heavy rain, tidal flooding, and strong winds throughout Hampton Roads. 
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Rep. Luria Introduces House Resolution to Honor Women Who Served as Navy WAVES in World War Two
September 27, 2022
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Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) announced the introduction of H. Res. 1388 to honor the women who served in the Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services (WAVES) during World War Two.
Issues:Veterans
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