To every mother and mother figure – today, we pause to honor and celebrate each and every one of you! You are deeply valued, and your contributions to our families and our community are immeasurable. Through your commitment, our future generations are shaped and strengthened.
Around the District
The Tourism Awards
What a delight to attend the 2026 Visit Loudoun Annual Meeting & Tourism Awards, as we celebrated the county’s tourism achievements. This sold-out luncheon, timed to coincide with National Tourism Week, brought together industry professionals and government officials to honor the businesses and leaders driving the local economy. Beyond the awards, the event functioned as an official business session where voting members elected the Visit Loudoun Board of Directors for the upcoming three-year term and unveiled a new Artist in Residence program, highlighting the deep connection between the local arts community and the tourism sector.
Sterling Dems at Ridgetop Coffee & Tea
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, join the Sterling Dems for their monthly meeting at 11:00AM at Ridgetop Coffee & Tea! Attend for a chance to discuss local issues with fellow community members, learn about important updates in Sterling, and enjoy some delicious coffee, tea, and pastries!
The Committee for Dulles/DATA Mobility Partners Legislative & Multimodal Breakfast
I will be joining fellow members of the General Assembly at the Committee for Dulles and DATA Mobility PartnersLegislative & Multimodal Breakfast happening on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 to discuss relevant legislation from the recent session and what the future holds for Dulles International Airport’s methods of transportation.Feel free to join us for an insightful look into sustainable multimodal transportation for the airport’s staff, travelers, and the Dulles community.
Endorsing Ryan Ruzic for Commonwealth’s Attorney
Although the election for Commonwealth’s Attorney is still a year away (2027), candidates are starting to express interest and announce intentions. To that end, I am proud to endorse Ryan Ruzic for Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney. Ryan currently serves as a Public Defender, and is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice is served fairly for every resident of our community. I encourage you to join him on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 PM at Route 7 Brewery in Ashburn to learn more about him in person and show your support.
In Richmond
Joint Commission on Health Care
Speaker Don Scott has reappointed me to the Joint Commission on Health Care (the “JCHC”), which is Virginia’s primary legislative body for health policy analysis, acting as a research and advisory engine that informs legislation and holds state agencies accountable on health care issues.
The Commission consists of 18 legislative members: eight from the Senate, appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and 10 from the House of Delegates (three of whom must be members of the House Committee on Health and Human Services), appointed by the Speaker of the House.
Core Powers and Duties
The Commission’s powers and duties include studying the operations, management, jurisdiction, powers, and interrelationships of any state agency with direct responsibility for health care; assessing the social and economic costs and benefits of proposed mandated health insurance benefits; and examining health care services in other states to exchange information on problems of mutual concern. It can invite outside interested parties to participate in its deliberations, appoint special task forces on issues like behavioral health care, and report its recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor annually.
The Commission may also make recommendations and coordinate proposals from all commissions and agencies regarding legislation affecting the provision and delivery of health care, and “health care” for its purposes explicitly includes behavioral health care.
Recent Work (Examples)
The Commission conducts specific studies each year. For 2026, active studies include the financial condition of Virginia’s rural hospitals, the impact of federal policy changes on Virginia’s Medicaid program, and the public health impacts of e-cigarette use. In prior years, it has studied topics like pharmacy deserts, transportation barriers to health care, health care workforce programs, and the fentanyl crisis.
Hospital Oversight Role
State law requires that any plan to restructure or close a state hospital be submitted to the Joint Commission on Health Care and the Governor at least nine months prior to any proposed closure — giving it a meaningful oversight role over major changes to Virginia’s health infrastructure.
The Committee on District Courts
Speaker Don Scott has reappointed me to serve on the Committee on District Courts (the “CDC”). The CDC is the primary administrative and oversight body for Virginia’s district courts, bridging the legislative and judicial branches on matters of court operations, staffing, and compensation. This committee is composed of the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Delegates, the Chairmen of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice, two members from each of those committees, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (who serves as chair), and several judicial members selected to represent various geographic areas of the Commonwealth. The core responsibilities of this important committee follow:
Judgeships and vacancies: The CDC recommends new judgeships and certifies the need to fill district court vacancies. When a vacancy occurs, it cannot be filled until the Committee investigates and certifies that filling it is necessary; if it finds it unnecessary, it directs how the workload will be redistributed instead.
Court staffing: It authorizes the number of clerks, magistrates, and personnel in each district.
Personnel administration: It establishes procedures for administrative review of appeals from personnel actions for district court staff and magistrates, and sets vacation and sick leave policies for district court judges, personnel, and magistrates.
Salaries: It fixes salary classification schedules for court personnel, reviewed at least annually, and certifies those salaries to the Comptroller and the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court.
Clerks’ offices: It authorizes the establishment of clerks’ offices in counties or cities as needed and sets their hours of operation.
Substitute judges: It authorizes the appointment of substitute judges when needed.
Advisory committees: It appoints a Clerk’s Advisory Committee (composed of clerks from general district and juvenile/domestic relations courts) and a Magistrate’s Advisory Committee, which make recommendations on administrative functions.
Bonding: It may procure blanket performance bonds for district court judges, clerks, and other personnel in lieu of individual bonds.
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How My Office Can Help
Navigating state agencies can be confusing and difficult at times. As the delegate for House District 27, I can help you communicate with state agencies such as the Virginia Employment Commission, Departments of Taxation, Social Services, Transportation, and more! I can also submit inquiries with those agencies on your behalf. There are limits to what I can do, however. For example, I am unable to expedite cases or force state agencies to favor your inquiry, provide legal advice or recommend a specific attorney, intervene with judicial issues, overturn decisions, or be involved with matters between private businesses.
Whether you require my office’s assistance, want to bring an issue to my attention or invite me to a community event, please reach out here: https://atoosareaser.com/help/.
Alongside constituent services, I can submit drafts for commending and memorial resolutions. Commending resolutions are formal legislative documents that recognize individuals or organizations for their outstanding achievements or service to the community, while memorial resolutions pay tribute to those who have passed away. If you know of someone or a group in the district that deserves special recognition, please submit a request here: resolution request form.
Yours in Service,
Atoosa Reaser (she/her)
Virginia House of Delegates
District 27 (Eastern Loudoun)
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