BREAKING: House Democrats Respond to Governor’s Firearm Vetoes Governor refuses to do anything to stop #1 killer of children March 26, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – Today Governor Youngkin continued his tear on public safety by vetoing common-sense gun safety bills designed to strengthen public safety and prevent community violence. In the face of Virginians who overwhelmingly…
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March 22, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – The House Democratic Caucus released the following statement after the Governor vetoed a block of public safety bills this week. “Democrats were elected in November to work for the people of Virginia, and we have continued to fight for their rights in the legislature this year. With the close…
March 9, 2024 MAGA Republicans Veto Legislation Supported by an Overwhelming Majority of Virginians RICHMOND, VA – The House Democratic Caucus released the following statement after the Governor vetoed or offered amendments to bills sent to his desk under the seven-day timeline: “The Governor’s choice to veto and offer overzealous amendments to these critical pieces…
March 4, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – This morning, the Democratic-led General Assembly gathered to discuss a number of bills sent to the Governor’s desk on Friday under the seven day timeline – including some bipartisan priorities. [House and Senate Democrats Discuss Seven Day Bills] Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell stated, “With the seven-day bills we…
March 2, 2024 House Democrats Reject MAGA Extremism; VA GOP Welcomes It RICHMOND, VA – Ahead of Donald Trump’s Rally in Richmond, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement: “Today, the MAGA Extremist Virginia GOP will welcome disgraced former president Donald Trump just weeks after House Republicans claimed not to stand with the…
February 22, 2024 HB29 passes House 81-18; HB30 passes 75-24 RICHMOND, VA – Following the passage of the Budget by the Virginia House of Delegates, the House Democratic Caucus released the following statement. “Today was a momentous day for the Commonwealth as we voted to put forth a fiscally responsible budget that prioritizes funding public…
February 22, 2024 House Democrats Discuss Priority Bills Passing the House RICHMOND, VA – Following Crossover, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus gathered to provide a progress report on legislative priorities this session. On the first day of Session, Democrats sent a clear message to Virginians across the Commonwealth that their Legislature is one that will…
February 15, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia House Democratic Caucus issued the following statement in light of the recent tragic shootings in Houston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Kansas City on the sixth anniversary of the shooting in Parkland, FL: “We are thinking about the victims of the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Parade…
February 12, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – Today, the Virginia House of Delegates considered HB404 (Griffin) which would have restricted women’s access to healthcare by cutting funding to hospitals – including university hospitals – that performed or referred for abortion services, even in emergency situations and with no exceptions for rape. Following spirited debate on the…
February 6, 2024 House of Delegates Passes Minimum Wage Increase and Assault Rifle Ban RICHMOND, VA – Following the passage of two key bills, House Democrats and advocates gathered to share updates on progress made toward its economic and community safety priorities. HB1 (Ward) increases the minimum wage in the Commonwealth to $15 per hour…