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Rep. Luria Votes to Lower Costs, Combat Climate Change and Tackle Inflation, Sends Inflation Reduction Act to President Biden’s Desk
August 12, 2022
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) voted today to send the Inflation Reduction Act to the President’s desk and lower health care and prescription drug costs, combat climate change, tackle the root causes of inflation, and reduce the deficit. 

Issues:EconomyEnergyEnvironmentHealth Care
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Rep. Luria Releases Statement on the Passing of First Sergeant Wallace Green Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Recipient and Montford Point Marine
August 12, 2022
Press Release
Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), released the following statement on the passing of First Sergeant Wallace Green Jr., a Virginia Beach resident, Montford Point Marine, and Congressional Gold Medal recipient who served in the Marine Corps for 22 years:
Issues:Veterans
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Rep. Luria Issues Statement on President Biden Signing the Honoring Our PACT Act into Law
August 10, 2022
Press Release
Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2021 into law, expanding health care services and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and toxic substances while serving our country
Issues:Veterans
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Rep. Luria Named a Common Ground Champion for Working in a Bipartisan Fashion on Issues that Matter to Constituents
August 8, 2022
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The Common Ground Committee, a nonpartisan, citizen-led organization committed to improving political discourse, named Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) as one of the highest scoring lawmakers in working across the aisle on issues that matter to constituents.  
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Rep. Luria Introduces the Removal Adjustment Act to Cut Through Red Tape and Expediate Justice for Asbestos Victims
August 4, 2022
Press Release
Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) announced the introduction of the Removal Adjustment Act to prohibit state court cases broadly related to a federal contract from being bogged down in the federal court system and ensure that victims of asbestos exposure receive justice in a timely manner.
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ICYMI: Rep. Luria Applauds Final Senate Passage of the PACT Act
August 4, 2022
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Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) applauded the Senate passage of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2021 on Tuesday to expand health care services and benefits for burn pit and toxic substance exposed veterans.
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Rep. Luria Votes to Send the Bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to President’s Desk to Lower Costs, Stand Up to China and Strengthen National Security
July 28, 2022
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) voted for the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to lower costs for Americans, create good paying jobs, stand up to China, and strengthen our economic and national security by ending our dependence on foreign made semiconductors.

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Rep. Luria Introduces LOAN Act to Reform Federal Student Loans and Eliminate Interest
July 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) announced the introduction of the Leveraging Opportunities for Americans Now (LOAN) Act to reform the federal student loan system and eliminate interest. The LOAN Act will lower education costs by replacing interest payments with a financing fee, which can be paid over time.

More than 43 million Americans have federal student loan debt, which accounts for 90% of all student loan debt in the country.

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Rep. Luria Meets with Virginia Beach Public School Leadership, Discusses Federal Solutions to Expediate Hiring of Bus Drivers
July 26, 2022
Press Release
Yesterday, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) met with Virginia Beach Public Schools leadership to discuss federal solutions that expedite the hiring of drivers while ensuring the safety of children in Coastal Virginia and across the country.
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Rep Luria Advances Pay Raise for Disabled Veterans for Fourth Straight Year
July 20, 2022
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Elaine Luria’s (D-VA) bipartisan Veterans’ Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2022 to increase compensation and benefits for disabled veterans and their families passed the House Veterans Affairs’ Committee (HVAC) mark up yesterday. 

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