Today, House Democrats passed HB1208 to create a standardized, transparent method to estimate the true annual funding needed for Virginia’s early childhood care and education system. This creates reliable information for policymakers to consult and lays the groundwork to ensure parents can access the childcare they need at a cost they can afford. “Right now, 8,000 Virginia…
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Today, the Virginia House Democrats passed legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to lower medicine drug costs and protect Virginians from unaffordable price hikes. The bill creates an independent board to review the cost of certain high-priced prescription drugs sold in Virginia and determine whether they pose affordability challenges for patients and the…
Virginia House Democrats passed a package of legislation focused on lowering healthcare costs and increasing transparency and efficiency. “Far too many Virginians are unable to afford their life-saving medicines and get access to the care they need,” said Sydney Steinberg, Deputy Communications Director for the Virginia House Democratic Caucus. “Building an affordable Virginia is a top priority…
Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement congratulating Delegate-elect Kirk McPike on his victory in the HD-05 special election: “Congratulations to Delegate-elect Kirk McPike on his victory in the HD-05 special election. We’re thrilled to have Kirk join us in the House Democratic Caucus, as we deliver on an Affordable Virginia agenda…
ICYMI yesterday, Virginia House Democrats passed a package of commonsense housing bills focused on lowering housing costs. House Democrats held a press conference today to celebrate the passage of these bills. Together, these bills cut unnecessary fees, strengthen tenant protections, support military families and domestic violence survivors, and keep people in their homes — all…
Today, Virginia House Democrats passed House Bill 18 (HB18) and House Bill 211 (HB211) – legislation that provides working families with affordable childcare options – lowering costs and allowing parents to stay in the workforce while raising a family. HB18 establishes the Employee Child Care Assistance Program to provide matching funds in order to incentivize…
Today, the Virginia House of Delegates passed a slate of common-sense gun safety bills backed by House Democrats – legislation aimed at preventing gun violence to save lives and promote responsible firearm practices. House Democrats advanced bills to address ghost guns, require safer storage where minors are present, strengthen protections for domestic violence survivors, reduce…
Today, House Democrats passed HB 1, legislation to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028, delivering on their commitment to build an Affordable Virginia where working people can live and thrive. “Raising the minimum wage is about people,” said Delegate Jeion Ward. “Virginians are working full-time, even double shifts, and still struggling to keep…
Today, Virginia House Democrats passed Leader Charniele Herring’s House Bill 397 (HB397) to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a program that: “Leaving RGGI harmed Virginian families,” said Leader Charniele Herring, patron of HB397. “Rejoining RGGI will help lower energy costs long-term and expand energy-efficient housing, as well as prepare and protect communities for flooding events.…
Richmond VA – Today, Virginia House Democrats passed legislation that will help preserve and protect affordable housing. House Bill 4 (HB4) gives local governments the ability to exercise a right of first refusal and purchase affordable housing projects that have previously received state or federal assistance, protecting against rent increases and lowering costs for everyday Virginians.…