Del. Dan Helmer
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For the first time in Virginia history an assault weapons ban is on its way to the governor. Weapons similar to those I carried in Iraq and Afghanistan have no place in our communities, and this bill will help protect our neighborhoods and our families.
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Virginia’s Superintendents just delivered their grade on
@GovernorVA
’s first education report. It’s an F.
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Republicans and Democrats joined together unanimously to support my and
@KimTaylor_VA
’s HR71 calling for a boycott of Russian goods today in solidarity with the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦
#GloryToUkraine
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My wife could die if she became pregnant again. If House GOP thinks she and 4 million Virginia women will miss their attack tonight on birth control AND safe & legal abortion, they’re wrong.
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Asked Andrew Wheeler whether he will take a different approach to science in Virginia than at EPA.
He responded he is “going to take the same approach.”
Why I’m going to continue to oppose his nomination.
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Today we passed a ban on extended magazines and an end to the sale of assault weapons. This bill makes Virginia safer. On to the Senate.
@bradybuzz
@GiffordsCourage
@CSGV
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Proud to represent many members of the Tamil community and to see unanimous passage out of committee of a historic first: the first road in the USA that will be named Valluvar Way after the great poet Valluvar.
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We are proud to announced our bill to ban the sale or transfer of assault weapons, and the possession of high-capacity magazines and silencers.
This common sense legislation will save lives and keep our communities safe.
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Weapons of war have no place on our streets. Spoke on the floor today to move us one step closer to banning assault weapons in Virginia.
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These fearless students
@marchforourlives
are ensuring that voices for common sense and an end to gun violence won’t be drowned out.
#EnoughIsEnough
#VAleg
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Without consulting this Jewish legislator -- one of only a handful -- Virginia's GOP is defining antisemitism. I asked them whether a blatantly antisemitic flyer was covered by the definition.
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I guess I’ll see the anti-Semites and white supremacists who have suggested the only way for me to “learn” is a bullet in my head tomorrow in Richmond.
I can’t wait to see everyone else, but I ask that you stay home and visit another day.
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For the first time in history, Virginia sent an assault weapons ban to the governor to keep weapons of war off our streets.
Today the governor vetoed it - putting politics above public safety. We won’t stop fighting to keep our communities safe.
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It’s because of my familiarity with firearms from military service and as a gun owner that I urge the General Assembly to support commonsense gun violence prevention laws.
#EnoughisEnough
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I heard it while knocking doors in the community, and it’s equally true today—Virginians are ready for common-sense gun laws. Grateful to
@MomsDemand
@Everytown
@CSGV
@Brady_PAC
@GiffordsCourage
and all the advocates who helped lead us here.
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"We will not be deterred in our mission to save lives." Thank you
@ChrisHurstVA
for standing on the floor for the majority of Virginians who think
#EnoughIsEnough
. This is the year we pass reasonable gun laws in Virginia.
#HD40
#VaLeg
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These
@MomsDemand
volunteers won’t rest until our communities are safe from gun violence. We’re proud to have them in Richmond!
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“We have some problems with your bill,” a lobbyist told me in the hallway on Friday.
I listened until he told me his clients still “needed to be able to charge triple digit interest on an annual basis.”
That’s why we call it “predatory lending” and why my bill would end it.
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This morning I filed legislation to ban any individual in Virginia who has been convicted of participating in an insurrection from holding a position of public trust.
This is an important step in ensuring we can trust that public officials in Virginia respect the Constitution.
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We promised we’d pass meaningful gun violence prevention - good to see a sea of red as we consider meaningful measures to make our Commonwealth safe.
#HD40
#VaLeg
@MomsDemand
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We've had too many Virginians have to make impossible and possibly life-ending choices because they can't afford their insulin. Thanks
@carterforva
for championing the most aggressive limits on cost in the country. I'm glad to support and glad that VA is leading.
#VALeg
#HD40
Del.
@carterforva
's bill to cap insulin co-pays at $30/month has passed the Virginia House of Delegates with a vote of 98-1.
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This bill was written about Jews. We are survivors. Don't write about us, without us.
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So what is this bill really about? It's meant to allow ongoing appeals to MAGA extremists and Q-ANON adherents who are motivated by the dog whistles. It's cover to say, "Oh we didn't mean it. We even passed bills against antisemitism." It's like saying you have a Jewish friend.
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Good review session yesterday with my chief co-patron
@NadariusClarkVA
and gun violence prevention advocate
@davidhogg111
to prepare for today’s vote on the Assault Weapons Ban in the House.
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This is a great bill that is a start toward fair pay for airport workers and passed on a bipartisan basis. Glad to support - congrats
@carterforva
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Glad to be working with fierce moms (and lots of dads too) to keep our kids and communities safe.
#MomsOverMisogyny
#VotesAndLaws
#HD40
#VaLeg
Just a few responses on
@Facebook
to my comment thanking
@DelDanHelmer
for being a Gun Sense Champ. Just to let you keyboard mysoginistic Cowboys out there know that you will not intimidate VA
@MomsDemand
. We will continue to
#FightLikeAMother
Activism>Extremism
#VAleg
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One of my grandmothers lived under Nazi terror and survived the Holocaust. My other grandmother's entire family was murdered by the Nazis. We must remember our history and fight hate whenever it rears its ugly head.
#Auschwitz75
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Promises made. Promises delivered. We just voted to send a minimum wage increase to
@GovernorVA
that could raise the minimum wage to $15 / hour by 2026. This will help 800K Virginians live in dignity.
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Huge day yesterday.
I ran on a promise to pass gun violence prevention measures in Virginia. Yesterday, we passed 7 bills to deliver on that promise.
I’m Chief Co Patron of 3 of them.
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Glad to be back in Richmond for our General Assembly session to help rebuild Virginia stronger, better, and fairer.
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Proud of the historic steps the General Assembly is taking towards commonsense gun safety reform, and honored to have change-makers like
@MomsDemand
in this work with us.
#valeg
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The Speaker's reaction: "You can still co-patron if you want to."
No thank you - I'm not providing cover for this. Apparently, he didn't hear a thing we said about being excluded.
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Democrats fought for a budget that prioritizes students and schools. We stood up to the MAGA House GOP, who would rather give tax breaks to corporations.
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Over half of family & intimate partner murders are committed with a firearm. 100 Virginians die each year in such murders. If you beat your partner or your family,
@mikemullin4VA
HB 1004 ensures you don't have a gun. Glad to see it move forward to the floor on a bipartisan basis.
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The patron couldn't answer. Even though the antisemitism in the flyer was called "classic and blatant." She just says sorry that "it happened" as though her dues hadn't paid for it, along with the Governor's money.
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Thanks
@HopeforVirginia
for your leadership. The firearms subcommittee is looking forward to getting to work to restore sanity.
#VALeg
#HD40
I’m the chair of the Va House Public Safety Committee, the Committee he is referring. We WILL be bringing sensible gun violence prevention laws to Virginia. The voters have spoken. Thank you.
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We have a veteran suicide crisis exacerbated by the inability of family members to seek support to prevent access to the firearms which are used in most veteran suicides.
Proud to pass
@RipSullivan48
HB 674, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, out of committee to change that.
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Another step toward sanity - we just passed out of committee HB812 by
@JeionWard
that will restore Virginia's one handgun a month law.
#EnoughIsEnough
#HD40
#VALeg
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With “crossover,” all of our bills that may be passed are with the Senate. Proud of the work we’ve done these last weeks to:
✅ Protect democracy by fighting for working families
✅ Keep dangerous weapons off our streets
✅ Safeguard reproductive rights
✅ Punish hate crimes
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We have ratified the 28th Amendment to the US Constitution guaranteeing equality for every woman in our country.
#HD40
#VALeg
#VARatifyERA
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Thank you
@CliffHayesJr
for bringing forward HB1083 to prevent children from having access to deadly weapons and prevent terrible tragedies. Glad to move it to the floor. New Day in Virginia.
#EndFamilyFire
#EnoughIsEnough
@CSGV
@bradybuzz
@Everytown
@GiffordsCourage
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I am humbled to be back in Richmond at the General Assembly for the 2022 Legislative Session. I promise that I will continue fight for a future where all Virginians can thrive.
As always, please don't hesitate to reach out my office.
DelDHelmer
@House
.Virginia.Gov
804-698-1040
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It was great to meet with our local chapter of Moms Demand Action. So happy to have their support for the Assault Weapons Ban and the Gun Industry Standards bill as we work towards making our communities safer.
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Glad to see legislation we've championed signed by
@GovernorVA
. Ready for a gun-sense Virginia ✅
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Two high school students presenting on a bill HB 1249 they advocated for and got introduced by
@DelGlennDavis
that will help fight hunger in Virginia. Reports out unanimously ❤️ 👏
There’s no such thing as too young to fight to transform people’s lives
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This is not the time for evictions to proceed, and judges have the authority and need to stop them. Glad to join
@JCarrollFoy
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@HalaAyala
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@pwcdanica
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@ssurovell
@DelegateTorian
and
@delegateguzman
in asking our District Court to halt evictions.
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The peaceful transition of power is essential to our democracy. While I did not support
@GlennYoungkin
, glad to be here with so many of both parties and champion a return to norms so undermined a year ago at the US Capitol.
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Listening to
@VCDL_ORG
in firearms subcommittee unwilling to say that sexual battery is a violent crime. Nuts.
@bradybuzz
@GiffordsCourage
@CSGV
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Today marks Holocaust Remembrance Day. We must not only bear witness to our past -- but speak out and act now in the face of antisemitism and bigotry to truly realize Never Again.
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Irresponsible gun owner testified he'd left his gun unsecured in his car.
Thanks
@MattFariss
for telling him to go secure it.
We don't agree on gun laws but do agree on responsible gun ownership.
We DO need
@JeffMBourne
HB9 to ensure owners like this report gun loss / theft.
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No Virginian should go hungry.
Thank you
@GovernorVA
for signing our bill today to help make sure none do.
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Heck, even Alabama and West Virginia don’t let guns in their Capitol. Keeping guns off the Capitol is common sense, and I’m glad to support new rules to keep lawmakers and citizens safe.
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The President of the United States incited insurrection. I condemn these actions. I call on my colleagues in the General Assembly to do the same.
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Was proud to be a lead on Virginia’s Red Flag Law and hear from
@McKay4Chairman
on how important that bill has been at today’s public hearing for the Fairfax Delegation to the General Assembly
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Senate just passed our Virginia Clean Economy Act, which puts Virginia on the path to 100% carbon free energy. Virginia will be a leader in the country on combatting climate change and incentivizes energy efficiency.
@ripsullivan48
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For the second time in my career, I’m thrilled to champion an assault weapons ban that has passed the House. This time, let’s get it to the governor.
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My HB466 passed the House today. Virginia law has over 20 reasons why someone shouldn’t be issued a concealed carry permit. This common sense bill prevents getting a concealed carry permit in another state and using it in VA if you aren’t allowed to have one here.
Today, I kept my promise to the voters of the 36th District and voted to repeal reciprocity for concealed carry permits from other states. There is no compromising on this issue. As Senator, I will continue to uphold my commitment to making our communities safer.
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We’re going to keep Virginia
#1
for business.
@homedepot
opened here in Haymarket, bringing 170 new jobs to our district and Northern Virginia.
@HomeDepotGR
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"The time is always right to do what is right.”
Our nation and world are better b/c of the words & actions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Great day to honor the legacy of a man who changed history for the better, and recommit ourselves to fighting for a better tomorrow.
#MLKDay
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Appreciated yesterday’s bipartisan discussion on public safety with the Gun Violence Prevention Caucus.
All of us are working to make Virginia safer.
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Good bill died today that would have kept dark money out of our politics—we'll keep fighting for our democracy nonetheless.
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Food insecurity has been a major challenge during this pandemic, and we’ve been taking action in the General Assembly to ensure no Virginian goes hungry. Grateful for the work of
@foodbankmetrodc
on the frontlines feeding our community and to volunteer with them today.
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Thank you to colleagues w/ courage to ban assault weapons / mags:
❌ Used in 5 deadliest US mass shootings
❌ That kill 2X and wound 14X as many people when used in shootings
❌ Used in ~1/3 of crimes
❌ Used in shooting of my friend
@GabbyGiffords
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We owe so much to the
@VaNationalGuard
and
@VSPPIO
who bravely stood up to defend our country & fellow citizens on January 6 and serve every day. It was an honor to present Speaker
@EFillerCorn
’s resolutions on the
@VaHouse
floor today in gratitude for their service.
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Honored to join so many on the grounds of the Virginia Statehouse this afternoon to remember the lives of those we have lost to gun violence, and recommit ourselves to ending gun violence in Virginia.
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Thank you
@CABlueBlaze
for your compelling and courageous testimony on why we need to pass HB1004 to ensure violent people covered by protective orders don't have access to firearms.
#HD40
#VALeg
#EnoughIsEnough
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Appreciate all of those who helped us move this legislation which will help combat sexual violence on campus, including
@itsonus
,
@mason4survivors
, and more
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For the first time in history an African American man
@DonScott757
is the Speaker of the Virginia House.
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With a platoon of lobbyists and unlimited campaign contributions fueled by guaranteed profits & tax dodging,
@DominionEnergy
won the battle last night to keep ripping off hard working Virginians for another year.
Those days are coming to an end.
Soon.
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Women I served side-by-side with in Iraq and Afghanistan (and every woman in the country) deserve to be written into the Constitution they put their lives on the line to defend.
Today’s vote is a major step toward equality under the law.
#VARatifyERA
#VALeg
#HD40
The Virginia House Committee on Privileges and Elections has voted to report the Equal Rights Amendment on a party-line vote, 13-9. For the first time, the ERA will now be heard on the floor of the House of Delegates.
#VARatifyERA
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We fought to ensure schools would open safely this fall—and with vaccines & masks, we’ll keep them safe & open for learning. A pleasure to see so many happy faces at Back-to-School with
@FirstLadyVA
& Sen.
@timkaine
— thank you
@MainStreetCDC
and
@centrevillees1
for having us!
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Students at Virginia colleges and universities should be able to report being victims of sexual assault without fear of punishment for curfew violations or drug or alcohol use. Glad to see this pass.
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Protecting democracy means keeping dark money out. Glad to be joined by so many to talk about our bill abolishing dark money in Virginia.
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Virginia has more women veterans than any state in USA. Proud to vote today to write them and every American woman into the US Constitution.
#VARatifyERA
#HD40
#VaLeg
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Meeting masked and outside but doing all we can to help in this time of need in Richmond.
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We fought hard to deliver on our promise to all Virginians during the legislative session. During this time of need, it is more important than ever to stand up for vulnerable Virginians and ensure that our budget works for all of us.
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Honored to stand in solidarity against hate in all forms at the Unity Vigil in Prince William County last night. We must continue to do everything in our power to stand against hate.
(Thanks Mike B for the picture).
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Every Virginian should be able to afford healthcare.
HB 481 makes sure hospitals have to tell us what they want to charge for a procedure and is a huge step to control the cost of care. Glad to see it move forward on a bipartisan basis.
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Proud to announce that HB 1619, which will make sure that 1,000 of the poorest Virginia veterans can live in dignity, has passed the House and will be heard by the Senate.
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🍲 Helping 25K VA families put food on the table
🎓 Expanding SNAP access to 70K students
💸 Generating >$100M in economic activity
Proud to have patroned HB 1820 & excited by its unanimous passage from the Senate—and w/ that, taking a major step towards ending hunger in VA.
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More compelling testimony behind
@PriceForDel95
HB421 to allow localities to put in place reasonable gun violence prevention measures and protect public safety. Thank you to the witnesses who gave the personal stories on why we need this.
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“To the women of Virginia and the women of America, this resolution has finally passed.”
@EFillerCorn
#VARatifyERA
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Wishing a Happy Veterans Day to fellow veterans.
Thank you to the members of VFW Post 8469 and American Legion
@post177
for your service and for today’s meaningful ceremony.
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Whether you're serving our country in the military, you're a student who lives away from home, or you have a disability, you deserve to have a say in your party's nominee.
Glad to see our House Bill 2020 pass the Senate with bipartisan support and expand access to our democracy.
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Purple shirt. Purple tie. One final vote before we amend the US Constitution to include equality.
Ready for another day on the floor of
@VaHouse
#VARatifyERA
#HD40
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My seatmate is 1st Indian-American elected to the VA House. Next to him, 1st transgender member. In front of me, a Muslim member. 1st Vietnamese-American to my left. 3 Black Veterans to my right. Wish colleagues across the aisle were enriched by the diversity that surrounds me
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There’s a saying in Virginia politics that
@DominionEnergy
has never lost a bill.
They just did...and Virginia ratepayers just won BIG.
Huge congrats to
@SuhasforVA
for HB528, which just passed the Senate.
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Thank you
@GeorgeMasonU
for inviting
@pwcdanica
and me to speak to students, faculty, and research members about our work to address food insecurity throughout Virginia. Grateful for your partnership as we seek solutions to address hunger and support our community.
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Caroline & Corinne of Centreville HS started a glass recycling network during the pandemic and have since recycled over 20K bottles. Incredible to join these powerhouse students making our community cleaner and greener!
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HB 1914 is a commonsense measure that will help ensure Virginians are paying fair rates for their electric bills. Glad to move this important bill forward on a bipartisan basis.
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Proud that HB913 passed the House with bipartisan support by a vote of 92-6 today. Grateful to the survivors & advocates for sexual violence prevention who were a part of this process—and onto the Senate!
#valeg
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Virginians deserve to know the cost of care. House Bill 481 will literally save lives -- grateful for advocates from
@PtRightsAdvoc
,
@PowertoPatnts
,
@FamiliesUSA
,
@AARPVa
,
@VPLC
, and
@Virginia_AFLCIO
who have helped us advance this bill.
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