Virginia House Democrats Will Send Over 695 Bills to Governor Spanberger RICHMOND, VA – This afternoon, Virginia House Democrats gaveled out of the 2026 legislative session and proudly passed over 695 bills. House Democrats delivered on building a more Affordable Virginia by lowering the cost of housing, energy, medicine, and childcare. “Virginians elected the largest…
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Today, Senate Finance and Appropriations Chair L. Louise Lucas and House Appropriations Chair Luke Torian released the following statement: “We are pleased to report that budget negotiations are moving forward and that we are making meaningful progress toward a final agreement that reflects the priorities of Virginians across the Commonwealth. “From the outset, our goal…
Today, legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board will be sent to the office of Governor Spanberger – a significant step towards lowering the costs of essential medicines for all Virginians. Passed with strong bipartisan support in both the House of Delegates and the Senate, House Bill 483 (HB483) and Senate Bill 271 (SB271)…
Today, Virginia House Democrats passed SB1 to raise Virginians’ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028. Previously, House Democrats passed HB1 – delivering on their commitment to build an Affordable Virginia where working people can live and thrive. This legislation now heads to Governor Spanberger’s desk. “Raising the minimum wage is about people,” said Delegate…
Today the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB30 – the Affordable Virginia Budget – with strong bipartisan support. The Affordable Virginia budget is focused on responding to federal cuts, lowering costs, strengthening healthcare, expanding childcare, and supporting working families across the Commonwealth. “Today, we delivered on our promise to build an Affordable Virginia,” said Speaker Don Scott,…
$79.1 Million investment would help up to 117,00 Virginians afford coverage RICHMOND, VA – As thousands of Virginians face higher premiums and coverage losses following the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act Tax Credit due to Trump’s HR-1 Bill, Delegate Rodney Willett, chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee (HHS), held a press…
Today, House Democrats released their proposed biennial budget for Fiscal Years 2026–2028 — a responsible, balanced plan focused on responding to federal cuts, lowering costs, strengthening healthcare, expanding childcare, and supporting working families across Virginia. House Appropriations Chair Torian delivered the following remarks: “Over the past year, federal actions have created real gaps – gaps in…
House Democrats pass 849 bills, 84% of them bipartisan RICHMOND, VA – This morning, Virginia House Democrats held a post crossover press conference. Virginia House Democrats have proudly passed 849 bills – 225 of which build a more affordable Commonwealth by lowering the cost of buying and renting, reducing the cost of co-pays, medicine, doctor visits,…
Today, Virginia House Democrats passed HB1207 to establish statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). The program enables Virginians to care for themselves and loved ones without foregoing paychecks or quality of work. “Paid family and medical leave is commonsense policy that will strengthen Virginia’s economy and support Virginia families,” said Delegate Briana Sewell, Chief Patron of HB1207. “Virginians…
Today, Virginia House Democrats passed HB5, a top priority to expand paid sick leave protections to workers across the Commonwealth. The bill extends Virginia’s existing earned sick leave law to cover employees of private employers and state and local governments, allowing workers to earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. HB5 ensures…