RICHMOND, VA – 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…
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RICHMOND, VA — 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…
RICHMOND, VA — 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…
Richmond, VA – 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…
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.…
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Virginia House Democrats took a historic step to secure reproductive rights by passing House Bill 6 (HB6), which codifies the right to contraception and protects Virginians’ ability to access birth control and make personal medical decisions without government interference. “With the passage of HB6, we are sending a clear message: decisions about…
RICHMOND, VA — Today, Virginia House Democrats passed House Bill 2 (HB2) and House Bill 3 (HB3) – legislation that takes essential steps towards delivering affordable energy and lowering costs for Virginia families. HB2 lowers heating costs for low-income Virginians by requiring major utilities to deliver cost-effective energy efficiency upgrades to eligible households. HB3 creates the…
RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus leadership proudly endorsed Kirk McPike for Delegate in the special election for House District 05.“Kirk McPike understands that the job here isn’t about titles – it’s about delivering for the people,” said Speaker Don Scott. “Kirk McPike’s unique experience in both local and federal government gives him the tools to…
RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement congratulating Delegate-elect Garrett McGuire on his victory in the HD-17 special election: “Congratulations to Delegate-elect Garrett McGuire on his victory in the HD-17 special election. We’re excited to welcome Garrett to the House Democratic Caucus and to work alongside him to deliver…
RICHMOND, VA — Virginia House Democrats today welcomed Abigail Spanberger to the House Chamber for her first-ever Joint Address to the General Assembly, marking a historic moment and the beginning of a new era of collaboration focused on making life more affordable for Virginians. Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott said: “Today is…