Dear friend,
Spring is in the air, and so is our weekly newsletter! It has been an active week of speaking with community members, getting ready for this year’s elections, and continuing legislative work. We are excited to share updates from an action-packed week!
On the Ballot
I am excited to announce that on Monday I submitted the paperwork and petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. I hope I have earned you support for re-election and look forward to continue serving Eastern Loudoun County’s District 27, in the House of Delegates! While only 125 signatures were required, we secured over twice that amount! I want to thank everyone who participated in the signature collection. I cannot wait to get out on the doors to speak with more of you about your thoughts and concerns!
Please register to vote if you have not already! We wanted to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to do their civic duty and voice their preference. We will share voting details as the time draws near. Click the button below to register to vote:
Post-Session Town Hall
On April 8, 2025, members of the Loudoun General Assembly Delegation will hold a virtual town hall to hear from our constituents and discuss the 2025 Legislative Session, key pieces of legislation and budget items, and important issues facing our county and Commonwealth. This is an excellent opportunity to speak with your state representatives regarding what you care about the most. Please RSVP using the button below:
Governor’s Action on 2025 Legislation
This week, Governor Youngkin has begun to take action on the legislation that passed out of the General Assembly during the 2025 legislative session. I am excited to see that some of my bills have passed into law, as follows:
HB 1912: This bill increases thresholds to help those administering small estates.
HB 2553: Allows the Board of Professional & Occupational Regulation to advise the General Assembly & Governor on the regulation and deregulation of professions overseen by the Department of Professions and Occupations.
HB 2736: Extends the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program to military spouses.
If you are interested in learning more about the legislation that I carried this year, click below to view my page on LIS where you can view each bill, its text, and legislative history. You can also view other pieces of legislation to see if they have been signed.
New Resource for Displaced Federal Workers
Northern Virginia Community College has launched a new program called NOVAnext to assist displaced federal workers and contractors find new employment. This program is free of charge to eligible participants and allows workers to explore how their experiences in the federal government can match in-demand jobs available in the region or gain the skills needed to start a new opportunity. If you are interested in NOVAnext, please click the button below.
Northern Virginia Meeting of the Speaker’s Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions
On April 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the Speaker’s Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions will have its Northern Virginia meeting at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria. The committee will continue to hold meetings throughout the Commonwealth to examine how reductions in federal funding and workforce are affecting different areas of Virginia. If you are interested in attending, please click the button below to view more information about the meeting.
Around the District
Commending Resolution for Witold “Victor” Brick
On Wednesday, I had the distinct pleasure of presenting House Resolution 837 to Witold “Victor” Brick. Mr. Brick is an embodiment of courage, bravery, and heroism.
Community Conversation in Sterling
My Chief of Staff Charlie presented to Sterling community members regarding this year’s legislative session, upcoming events this year, and the work our office performs to assist Loudoun County!
Mom’s Demand Action
Speaking to the Loudoun Chapter of Mom’s Demand Action about two gun violence prevention bills I carried, which received major bipartisan support: HB 2055 and HB 2679.
Iftar with ADAMs Center Boy Scout!
It is always a pleasure to join our local Boy Scout Troops to celebrate! Thank you all for having me at your Iftar!
ICYMI
Experiencing Delays in Federal Programs?
With the new administration and its changes to federal programs, we want to know if you are experiencing any difficulties or delays. For example, if there are unforeseen slowdowns or disruptions to disbursements of federal funds such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, or benefits from the Veteran Administration, please report them using my office’s constituent service form.
Resources for Federal Workers
With the recent layoffs conducted by the Presidential administration, many families in our community are in limbo about where they will find relief or new employment opportunities. My office has put together a resource list for Loudoun County including state and local relief options for those who have been recently laid off. We will work to update this list with additional services as necessary. Click on the button below to view our page on Resources for Federal Workers.
Commending and Memorial Resolution Requests
One of my greatest honors as a Delegate is being able to celebrate residents of HD-27 who have displayed local, state, or national distinction through resolutions. My office is able to put in commending and memorial resolutions during the primary legislative session or a special session. If you know someone or a community organization in the district that you deserve special recognition, please fill out the form below and a member of my team will reach out to speak about the request.
