FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 25, 2025 Contact: Amber Gantt, Communications Directoramber@vahousedems.org; (321) 914-7350 RICHMOND, VA –Last night, the Governor issued sweeping vetoes to 157 bipartisan bills, along with 205 amendments and 8 line-item vetoes to the bipartisan budget—rejecting commonsense solutions that would have delivered meaningful relief to Virginia’s families. “We need a governor who will put…
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RICHMOND, VA— Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement condemning congressional Republicans for pushing devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits, threatening the health and well-being of nearly 2 million Virginians. These cuts, designed to offset Donald Trump’s massive tax breaks for the wealthy, would automatically strip 630,000 Virginians of their healthcare…
RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia General Assembly took a historic step toward safeguarding Virginians’ fundamental rights by advancing constitutional amendments that protect reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and voting rights. With both chambers having passed these measures, Virginia moves closer to ensuring that these essential freedoms are not subject to shifting political tides but are…
House Democrats Highlight Legislative Wins Amidst Federal Inaction RICHMOND, VA — Today, Virginia House Democrats, joined by their Senate Democratic colleagues, held a press conference to showcase the progress made during this year’s legislative session in their continued effort to Unleash Virginia’s Potential. Lawmakers detailed key victories on pressing issues, including addressing the housing crisis, expanding access to…
Richmond, VA – In response to the federal administration’s recent actions to significantly reduce the federal workforce, contractors, and freeze federal funding, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott today announced the formation of an Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions. The bipartisan committee, chaired by Democrat, Delegate David Bulova, and vice…
RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus took a crucial step toward economic fairness by passing HB1928, legislation to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2027. Patroned by Delegate Jeion Ward, this bill will help thousands of hardworking Virginians at a time when the cost of living continues to…
RICHMOND, VA – Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus held a press conference to address President Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze and its harmful impact on Virginians. Caucus leaders warned that Trump’s reckless decision jeopardizes critical resources for housing, veterans, law enforcement, and economic development across the Commonwealth. During the press conference, House Democrats outlined…
January 7, 2024 Richmond, VA – Today, the leadership of the Virginia House Democratic Caucus extended congratulations to Delegate-Elect JJ Singh following his decisive victory in the special election for Virginia’s House District 26. This victory represents a significant step forward for House Democrats in maintaining and strengthening our legislative majority. “Electing JJ Singh isn’t just…
July 22, 2024 Richmond, VA – The Virginia House Democratic Caucus issues the following statement enthusiastically endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States: “Following the announcement from President Biden that he would not accept the nomination from the Democratic Party this year, we were proud to see him put all of his…
July 11, 2024 Richmond, VA – Today, CNBC announced their annual rankings for the states that are best for business. It came as no surprise to House Democrats that with the flipping of the House of Delegates last November, Virginia returned to its former number-one ranking. This is the third time in five years that our…