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April 12, 2020
Governor Northam Signs Sweeping New Laws to Expand Access to Voting
Rep. Charniele Herring, ...
Jan. 7, 2020
Governor and Legislative Leaders Launch Session United, Advance Common-Sense "Virginia 2020 Plan'
Rep. Charniele Herring, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Measure to Eliminate ERA Deadline, Help Guarantee Women Equal Rights in the Constitution
Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy, ...
June 28, 2018
Insisting Department of Justice Comply with Requests and Subpoenas
Rep. Tom Garrett
April 27, 2018
Buck, Polis, Garrett Introduce Resolution to Establish a Mandatory Review Period for All Legislation
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
April 11, 2018
Garrett Statement on Speaker Paul Ryan's Retirement
Rep. Tom Garrett
March 23, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Wess Mitchell, Assistant Secretary of Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs - International Engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina Ahead of October Elections
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
March 22, 2018
Garrett Files Resolution to Amend House Rules, Give Members Time to Review Every Act Diligently
Rep. Tom Garrett
March 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and the Hon. Jose Serrano, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Reichert, Pascrell, 173 Colleagues Send Letter to Appropriations Committee Advocating For Byrne JAG and COPS Office Funding
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
Jan. 30, 2018
Garrett Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
Rep. Tom Garrett
Jan. 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Devin Nunes, Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - Push for Release of Intelligence Committee's FISA Memo
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
Jan. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Nita Lowey, Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations - Push for Marijuana Fix
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
Dec. 7, 2017
The Hill - The Senate Must Act on the House-passed Appropriations Bills
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
Nov. 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Rohrabacher Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Continuation of Policy Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
Oct. 30, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Kevin Brady, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Hon. Richard Neal, Ranking Member - Bipartisan Effort to Protect Historic Tax Credit Led by Rep. Blum and Rep. McKinley
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
Oct. 26, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Noel Francisco, Solicitor General - Seek Justice for American Victims of Terrorism in Israel
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
Sept. 15, 2017
Garrett Lauds President Trump on Signing of Charlottesville Resolution
Rep. Tom Garrett
Sept. 7, 2017
Richmond Times - Dispatch: Harvey Relief, Yes - But Not By Perpetuating The Swamp
Rep. Tom Garrett
Sept. 7, 2017
Connolly Statement on the House Introduction of Charlottesville Resolution
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
Sept. 7, 2017
Garrett Leads Virginia Delegation in Condemning Hate Groups
Rep. Tom Garrett
July 19, 2017
Garrett Announces Intent to File Discharge Petition on Obamacare Repeal
Rep. Tom Garrett
July 11, 2017
Congressman Garrett Commends Senate Leadership on Delaying August Recess
Rep. Tom Garrett
June 29, 2017
Immigration Enforcement Bill Co-Sponsored By Rep. Garrett Passes House
Rep. Tom Garrett
June 26, 2017
Letter to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States - Recusal from Trump v. International Refugee Assistance Project
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
June 21, 2017
Freshman Congressman Sees First Bill Through to Passage on House Floor
Rep. Tom Garrett
April 5, 2017
Rep. Garrett Introduces Legislation Requiring President-Elect to Submit Tax-Returns
Rep. Tom Garrett
March 9, 2017
Garrett Passes First Bill Out of House Committee on Homeland Security
Rep. Tom Garrett
Feb. 28, 2017
Garrett Commends Chairman Goodlatte on Passage of H.R. 372
Rep. Tom Garrett
Feb. 15, 2017
Fitzpatrick Commits to Congressional Civility Pledge
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
Jan. 30, 2017
Garrett Expresses Support for Temporary Refugee Ban
Rep. Tom Garrett
Jan. 24, 2017
House Votes to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Abortions
Rep. Tom Garrett
Jan. 13, 2017
Garrett Takes First Step Towards Repealing Obamacare
Rep. Tom Garrett
Jan. 10, 2017
Commitment to Civility Pledge
Rep. Tom Garrett, ...
Nov. 8, 2016
Voters Choose Garrett in Fifth District Race
Rep. Tom Garrett
Oct. 31, 2016
Dittmar Campaign Fooled by Man Claiming to be Lifelong Republican
Rep. Tom Garrett
Sept. 28, 2016
5th District Republican Nominee Tom Garrett Hits the Airwaves
Rep. Tom Garrett
Sept. 21, 2016
Latest Terror Attacks Are Evidence of DHS' Inability to Vet Refugees
Rep. Tom Garrett
Sept. 20, 2016
Dittmar Campaign Launches False Attack Ad
Rep. Tom Garrett
Jan. 1, 2015
Issue Position: Assure Voting Rights for All
Rep. Paul Krizek
Jan. 1, 2015
Issue Position: "Ban the Box"--Give those who have paid for their crimes a second chance
Rep. Paul Krizek
July 10, 2013
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript - Government Transparency
Sen. Barbara Favola
Aug. 19, 2009
Statement Of Senator Creigh Deeds On Special Session Of The General Assembly
Sen. R. Deeds
Aug. 17, 2009
Deeds Highlights Difference In Priorities For 2009 Election
Sen. R. Deeds
Aug. 6, 2009
Statement Of Creigh Deeds On Confirmation Of Sonia Sotomayor To The U.S. Supreme Court
Sen. R. Deeds
Sept. 18, 2008
When Do Lawmakers Say When?
Rep. Sam Rasoul
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Equality
Rep. Paul Krizek
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Economic Growth
Rep. David Reid
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Transparency and Accountability
Sen. Danica Roem
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Voting and Redistricting
Sen. Jennifer Boysko
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Accessibility
Sen. Emily Jordan
Date
Title
Politician
April 12, 2020
Governor Northam Signs Sweeping New Laws to Expand Access to Voting
Rep.Charniele Herring, ...
Jan. 7, 2020
Governor and Legislative Leaders Launch Session United, Advance Common-Sense "Virginia 2020 Plan'
Rep.Charniele Herring, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Measure to Eliminate ERA Deadline, Help Guarantee Women Equal Rights in the Constitution
Sen.Jennifer Carroll Foy, ...
June 28, 2018
Insisting Department of Justice Comply with Requests and Subpoenas
Rep.Tom Garrett
April 27, 2018
Buck, Polis, Garrett Introduce Resolution to Establish a Mandatory Review Period for All Legislation
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
April 11, 2018
Garrett Statement on Speaker Paul Ryan's Retirement
Rep.Tom Garrett
March 23, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Wess Mitchell, Assistant Secretary of Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs - International Engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina Ahead of October Elections
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
March 22, 2018
Garrett Files Resolution to Amend House Rules, Give Members Time to Review Every Act Diligently
Rep.Tom Garrett
March 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and the Hon. Jose Serrano, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Reichert, Pascrell, 173 Colleagues Send Letter to Appropriations Committee Advocating For Byrne JAG and COPS Office Funding
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
Jan. 30, 2018
Garrett Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
Rep.Tom Garrett
Jan. 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Devin Nunes, Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - Push for Release of Intelligence Committee's FISA Memo
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
Jan. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Nita Lowey, Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations - Push for Marijuana Fix
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
Dec. 7, 2017
The Hill - The Senate Must Act on the House-passed Appropriations Bills
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
Nov. 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Rohrabacher Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Continuation of Policy Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
Oct. 30, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Kevin Brady, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Hon. Richard Neal, Ranking Member - Bipartisan Effort to Protect Historic Tax Credit Led by Rep. Blum and Rep. McKinley
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
Oct. 26, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Noel Francisco, Solicitor General - Seek Justice for American Victims of Terrorism in Israel
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
Sept. 15, 2017
Garrett Lauds President Trump on Signing of Charlottesville Resolution
Rep.Tom Garrett
Sept. 7, 2017
Richmond Times - Dispatch: Harvey Relief, Yes - But Not By Perpetuating The Swamp
Rep.Tom Garrett
Sept. 7, 2017
Connolly Statement on the House Introduction of Charlottesville Resolution
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
Sept. 7, 2017
Garrett Leads Virginia Delegation in Condemning Hate Groups
Rep.Tom Garrett
July 19, 2017
Garrett Announces Intent to File Discharge Petition on Obamacare Repeal
Rep.Tom Garrett
July 11, 2017
Congressman Garrett Commends Senate Leadership on Delaying August Recess
Rep.Tom Garrett
June 29, 2017
Immigration Enforcement Bill Co-Sponsored By Rep. Garrett Passes House
Rep.Tom Garrett
June 26, 2017
Letter to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States - Recusal from Trump v. International Refugee Assistance Project
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
June 21, 2017
Freshman Congressman Sees First Bill Through to Passage on House Floor
Rep.Tom Garrett
April 5, 2017
Rep. Garrett Introduces Legislation Requiring President-Elect to Submit Tax-Returns
Rep.Tom Garrett
March 9, 2017
Garrett Passes First Bill Out of House Committee on Homeland Security
Rep.Tom Garrett
Feb. 28, 2017
Garrett Commends Chairman Goodlatte on Passage of H.R. 372
Rep.Tom Garrett
Feb. 15, 2017
Fitzpatrick Commits to Congressional Civility Pledge
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
Jan. 30, 2017
Garrett Expresses Support for Temporary Refugee Ban
Rep.Tom Garrett
Jan. 24, 2017
House Votes to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Abortions
Rep.Tom Garrett
Jan. 13, 2017
Garrett Takes First Step Towards Repealing Obamacare
Rep.Tom Garrett
Jan. 10, 2017
Commitment to Civility Pledge
Rep.Tom Garrett, ...
Nov. 8, 2016
Voters Choose Garrett in Fifth District Race
Rep.Tom Garrett
Oct. 31, 2016
Dittmar Campaign Fooled by Man Claiming to be Lifelong Republican
Rep.Tom Garrett
Sept. 28, 2016
5th District Republican Nominee Tom Garrett Hits the Airwaves
Rep.Tom Garrett
Sept. 21, 2016
Latest Terror Attacks Are Evidence of DHS' Inability to Vet Refugees
Rep.Tom Garrett
Sept. 20, 2016
Dittmar Campaign Launches False Attack Ad
Rep.Tom Garrett
Jan. 1, 2015
Issue Position: Assure Voting Rights for All
Rep.Paul Krizek
Jan. 1, 2015
Issue Position: "Ban the Box"--Give those who have paid for their crimes a second chance
Rep.Paul Krizek
July 10, 2013
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript - Government Transparency
Sen.Barbara Favola
Aug. 19, 2009
Statement Of Senator Creigh Deeds On Special Session Of The General Assembly
Sen.R. Deeds
Aug. 17, 2009
Deeds Highlights Difference In Priorities For 2009 Election
Sen.R. Deeds
Aug. 6, 2009
Statement Of Creigh Deeds On Confirmation Of Sonia Sotomayor To The U.S. Supreme Court
Sen.R. Deeds
Sept. 18, 2008
When Do Lawmakers Say When?
Rep.Sam Rasoul
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Equality
Rep.Paul Krizek
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Economic Growth
Rep.David Reid
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Transparency and Accountability
Sen.Danica Roem
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Voting and Redistricting
Sen.Jennifer Boysko
Jan. 1, 2019
Issue Position: Accessibility
Sen.Emily Jordan
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