Dear friend, I hope you are doing well and escaping the pollen when you can! We have had an exciting week, talking to community members and speaking about what’s in store for this year. We have so much to cover, so get ready for an action-packed edition of the Reaser
Moms Demand Action officially endorsed Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger for Virginia Governor at a rally in Alexandria today (April 10). The event at the Oswald Durant Center drew a couple hundred attendees showing support for the congressional representative’s gubernatorial campaign. The endorsement comes as Spanberger continues to build momentum in her bid to
Dear Friend, I hope you have had an excellent start to April! We have had a busy week and are excited to share the details with you! I hope to see you out in the community! Reconvene Session On Wednesday, the General Assembly returned to Richmond for the Reconvene Session,
Youngkin signed two suicide prevention bills introduced by Del. Atoosa R. Reaser, D-Loudoun. One requires schools to provide parents with suicide prevention materials if the student is in “imminent risk of suicide.” The other requires schools to provide materials on safe gun storage to parents of students deemed by school personnel to be in
Dear friend, I hope that you have had an excellent March! This has been an eventful week with the Governor’s action on this year’s passed legislation, including new actions on my 2025 legislation, and preparations for the Reconvene Session taking place next week. The Governor’s Actions on 2025 Legislation and
Del. Atoosa Reaser (D-27) had 11 bills advance to the governor’s desk. Seven received approval across a variety of topics including telehealth, student literary instruction, student health and safety and professional and occupational regulation and the Virginia Values Veterans Program. Bills that would have given some localities the authority to
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements after Governor Youngkin vetoed several significant gun safety policies for the second year in a row, including those to ban the sale and public
The Loudoun County Democratic Committee hosted its annual “Road from Richmond,” event on March 22, 2025, in Leesburg, Virginia, where State legislators gathered to share their experiences and discuss key bills from the General Assembly, focusing on pressing issues impacting Virginians. State Senator Kannan Srinivasan (SD-32) was joined by Delegates
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
As we move into Spring, I am thrilled to be back outdoors at the doors, going to community events, and speaking with residents about the issues that they care about most. Read below to see what we have been up to this week and get important updates regarding our region.
Dear friend, Being back In Loudoun, speaking with community members, and hearing your thoughts on this year’s General Assembly Session and the broader public issues, enables me to best represent the district. The feedback you provide is critical for successful public service and I hope the information provided in this
Bills focused on suicide prevention and recognizing warning signs in students who could pose a threat to others await Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signature after they passed the General Assembly in the recent legislative session. Introduced by Del. Atoosa Reaser, D-Loudoun, the bills represent a commitment to community safety and mental
As you know, the federal government is changing at the behest of the new Presidential Administration, which has ordered massive cuts in both the number of federal employees and contracts. This will have a significant impact on both Loudoun County and Northern Virginia as a whole, leading to many residents
As the 2025 General Assembly session closed Saturday night, 54 bills introduced by Loudoun representatives are heading to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk. Over the next 30 days, Youngkin can either sign the bills into law, veto them, or send them back to the assembly with proposed amendments. Energy Bills Many
This week marks Sine Die, the adjournment of the regular 2025 Legislative Session! A successful session is a combined effort of advocates from our community, tenacious legislative staff, and Virginians across the Commonwealth working together to put forth needed policy. Through many committee meetings, floor sessions, and winter storms, we
Five education bills from Loudoun legislators advanced to the governor’s office this week. Three of the bills were proposed by Del. Atoosa Reaser (D-27). HB1945, passed the House on Jan. 31, gives direction for school boards to consider policies for allowing students to access telehealth appointments on school property during
Proposal to examine spending disparities dies in committee despite evidence of inequities. A push to examine how Virginia funds English language learners (ELLs) in public schools was shut down Monday, as the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee rejected a proposal for data collection on the issue. The effort stemmed from
Dear Friends, As the session winds down and the General Assembly begins wrapping up its business, I want to reflect on this session so far. It’s a humbling and deeply gratifying experience to speak with so many Virginians passionate about our Commonwealth and the most important issues it faces. While
Dear Friends, This week, we hit the Crossover mark of the 2025 legislative session. It is hard to believe that there are only two weeks left! I am grateful for success in advancing a diverse portfolio of important legislation addressing key issues like affordable housing, community safety, and our world-class
Tuesday marked the halfway point in this year’s General Assembly session. All bills that have been approved by one house, now advance to the other for consideration, while any remaining bills will be dropped from consideration. Loudoun’s delegation has several bills that are advancing through the crossover – most notably
Dear Friends, This week marks the last full week before Crossover, meaning that our committee dockets and floor calendars are getting longer and longer, as we work to finish the House’s business before we consider Senate legislation. It’s been a productive week, and I can’t wait to share all of
Four locally sponsored education bills cleared committee on Wednesday and now await action by the full House of Delegates. They address the chronic absenteeism calculation, education preparation program audits, parent contact about student mental health, and high school graduation requirements. HB1769, sponsored by Del. Marty Martinez (D-29), provides that if a
Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that we are already in the third week of the 2025 Legislative session. It feels like we just got to Richmond, but time flies when you are working hard and having fun! I am happy to report another successful week as we begin to
Legislation that would allow localities to negotiate for affordable rental units during the review of special exception applications for assisted living facilities received approval by the House of Delegates on Thursday afternoon. The bill, introduced by Del. Atoosa Reaser (D-27), only applies to localities with affordable housing programs, of which Virginia
Three education bills proposed by Del. Atoosa Reaser (D-27) made it to the full House of Delegates for consideration this week after being approved by committees. They concern teacher contracts, English learner funding, and teacher training. The first, which would change the state funding formula for English learner students, cleared
A bill that would allow localities to negotiate for affordable rental units during the review of special exception applications for assisted living facilities is advancing through the House of Delegates, receiving an endorsement from the Counties, Cities and Towns Committee on Jan. 17. The bill only applies to localities with
Dear Friends, I want to thank the employees and officials who worked tirelessly over the past week to restore water access to the Richmond Metro and surrounding areas, allowing us to get work done. After going “at ease” due to the lack of water, we hit the ground running the
Virginia public schools students may soon be able to attend telehealth appointments during school hours with parental consent, under legislation that cleared a House panel Wednesday morning. House Bill 1945, introduced by Del. Atoosa Reaser, D-Loudoun, would require the Virginia Board of Education to guide local school boards on implementing
Dear Friends, At long last, the 2025 session has begun! I am excited to be back in Richmond, working to continue our progress from last year expanding economic opportunity, improving community safety, and supporting excellence in public education. It is truly the honor of a lifetime to represent our district
Dear Friends, Happy Holidays! As the year draws to a close, I hope everyone has the chance to spend some time with loved ones and take a rest before the new year begins. I want to wish all of you a joyful December and thank you for allowing me to represent
Dear Friends, While the holiday season is upon us, the work of representing you continues. My team and I are eager to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the upcoming legislative session. We’re committed to delivering results for our community. Our Commonwealth is not just a great place to live,
Dear Friends, Fall is the time of year when my office works to flesh out legislative ideas for the next law-making session. As such, I am spending many of my hours meeting with local and statewide partners to gain perspectives on how best to expand opportunities for Virginian families and
Dear Friends, Between in-person early voting starting, expanding civic opportunities for our youth, and my office’s continuing legislative work, there is already so much to tell you about. And that’s without even mentioning the amazing events and the many great and ongoing conversations I have had with community leaders all
In the words of Taylor Swift, “August slipped away into a moment in time,” but the Reaser Report is here to ensure you don’t miss a beat from the heart of summer! There is a lot leading up to this fall, from a historic presidential election to preparing for the 2025 legislative session to
The Virginia League of Conservation Voters released its annual scorecard for state lawmakers and celebrated in Leesburg on Thursday with the four members of the Northern Virginia delegation who received 100% scores. Sen. Russet Perry (D-31) and delegates Marty Martinez (D-29), Atoosa Reaser (D-27) and Kannan Srinivasan (D-26) gathered at
In addition to an unprecedented (sigh – remember the unprecedented times?) seven months of some form of a legislative session in Richmond, I have been very busy in Loudoun for meetings, community gatherings, and gearing up for the 2025 legislative session. This July edition of the Reaser Report includes our
As the year goes on, my schedule keeps getting busier in the best way! I’ve been working hard to connect with constituents and businesses in our community while preparing for the 2025 legislative session. This newsletter includes information on the upcoming Democratic primary, updates on what my office has been
At a recent breakfast to raise funds for an early childhood center, a mother told a heartbreaking story about what it means to not have child care in today’s economy. Through tears, she said the only way she could make ends meet was doing online food deliveries with her baby
I hope you’ve been enjoying the warm days with some spring cleaning, and gearing up for the upcoming summer months! I’ve been quite busy, both in the district and back in Richmond for the Special Session. This newsletter will update you on what I’ve been up to, from budget updates
In the six weeks since the General Assembly adjourned the regular session, I have been incredibly busy meeting with community stakeholders, talking with constituents, and getting ready to head back to Richmond for the Reconvene Session. As I share some of what my month has included, please remember, if you
