Last night at 7:08pm we adjourned the 2026 General Assembly Session sine die,  which marked the end of the legislative session. I’m thrilled that 15 of our bills are now on their way to the Governor’s desk. Thank you to the advocates, constituents, and everyone who participated in the legislative process! Stay tuned for upcoming town halls and community meetings! Budget negotiations are continuing to move forward and we are making meaningful progress toward a final agreement that reflects the priorities of Virginians across the Commonwealth. We’ll likely return to Richmond for a special session on April 23rd to take a vote on the final budget. Stay tuned for additional updates.  I am pleased to announce that this week, the final house bills passed […]

We’ve just wrapped up the eighth week of session! It is hard to believe that the end of the 2026 session is rapidly approaching and I will be back in the District soon.  As always, it is my greatest honor to serve the constituents of the 2nd District, and continue working on legislation that will benefit not just those in Arlington, but residents across the Commonwealth. I am especially pleased to announce that this week, six of my bills (HB19, HB82, HB331, HB524, HB833 and HB835) all passed the Senate. That means that a grand total of eight of my bills that passed the House have now also passed the Senate! These bills will now be sent to Governor Spanberger’s desk for final approval – either with proposed amendments, a veto, or signed into […]

We just wrapped up the seventh week of session! I am particularly excited to announce that this week, two of my bills (HB330 and HB1405) have passed the Senate! These bills will now be sent to Governor Spanberger’s desk for review. Each of these bills demonstrate my commitment to the people of Arlington and the Commonwealth by strengthening public safety, promoting civic engagement, investing in transportation, supporting Arlington tourism and businesses, and working towards a more affordable Virginia. I have had a busy week presenting bills before the Senate, meeting with constituents and advocacy groups, and attending committee meetings. Keep reading below for more updates! Legislative Updates I started my week with HB20 reporting out of the Senate Commerce and Labor committee. This bill would finally provide our farmworkers with long overdue […]

We just wrapped up the first week of Crossover! We are officially a little over halfway through the 2026 Legislative Session. This week we cast our final votes on the House floor, just in time for Crossover this Wednesday. “Crossover” is when all the bills that have passed the House go through (or crossover to) the Senate for further consideration, and vice versa. Bills must pass both chambers before being sent to the Governor for final approval. I am particularly happy to announce that five more of my bills (HB82, HB524, HB527, HB838, and HB1405) all passed through the House this week. That means that a grand total of fifteen of my bills have passed the House this session! My 16th bill, HB839, was continued to 2026 with a letter from the Speaker. […]

Happy Crossover! We have officially made it to the halfway point of the 2026 Legislative Session, which is marked by the start of Crossover. “Crossover” is when all the bills that have passed the House go through (or crossover to) the Senate for further consideration, and vice versa. Bills must pass both chambers before being sent to the Governor for final approval. I am pleased to announce that a grand total of fifteen of my bills have passed the House this session! Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement – please read on for more information about each of my bills that are on their way to the Senate. My Passed Legislation HB18: This bill would establish the Employee Child Care Assistance Program to […]

Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day! I hope tomorrow brings a little extra love and comfort into your weekend. Every year, the General Assembly celebrates Love Day with sweets, flowers, and gifts—especially to show appreciation to our administrative assistants and staff! I was busy this morning with my House colleagues handing out candy and gifts to our Legislative Support Staff, Capitol Police, Clerk Staff, and Pages throughout the building. I have also had the pleasure of welcoming constituents and advocacy groups into my office this week. With Crossover rapidly approaching, we have had to race against the clock to hear all public testimony, discuss bills thoroughly, and cast our votes before they hit the House floor.  I am especially excited to announce that this week, six […]

We just wrapped up the fourth week of session! I am particularly happy to announce that this week, three of my bills (HB329, HB330, and HB331) all passed the House. Each one delivers on my commitment to protect the rights of Virginia’s tenants, find sustainable, dedicated funding for transportation, and ensure justice for all.  With most of the snow and ice gone, it was great to welcome constituents back in my office this week. I have been putting in 12+ hour days to complete our work before Crossover. That means really long subcommittee and committee meetings to ensure that we hear all public testimony, discuss bills thoroughly, and cast our votes before they hit the House floor.  Keep reading to find out what I have been […]

Despite the icy conditions here in Richmond, the General Assembly was still hard at work on behalf of Virginians! This week was packed with committee meetings, press conferences, and taking actions on the House floor. Because of the weather, many constituents were unable to make it down to visit the Capitol this week, but I am looking forward to welcoming you all to my office in the coming weeks to continue discussing your priorities and gathering your feedback. This week, I was appointed to serve on another Public Safety subcommittee, Subcommittee #3 – this makes a total of 10 committees and subcommittees that I serve on.  I am looking forward to working on critical legislation in this subcommittee with my Public Safety colleagues.  Keep reading to […]

We’ve just wrapped up the second week of session! I had a busy and productive week meeting with advocacy groups from around Virginia, chairing my first subcommittee meetings, presenting my first bills of the session, and participating in activities throughout the General Assembly building.  In addition to being appointed Vice Chair of the Public Safety Committee, I have also been appointed Chairwoman of two subcommittees on General Laws: Procurement & Open Government and Subcommittee #5. This is a new, exciting opportunity and I am honored to help lead these important committees.  I’ve included some key updates below from our second week here in Richmond.  Additionally, as we anticipate a major winter storm this weekend, I’ve made sure to include a list of helpful resources at the bottom […]

We just wrapped up the first week of the 2026 General Assembly Session! I have had the opportunity to meet with constituents, attend my first committee meetings and press conferences of the year, and proudly vote in favor of important constitutional amendments. I am also tremendously honored to have been named Vice Chair of the House Public Safety Committee. This has been an exciting first week back and I have several updates to share with you. Legislative Updates On Wednesday, four important constitutional amendments passed the house floor. I proudly voted in favor of HJ 1, HJ 2, HJ 3, and HJ 4. These amendments will safeguard reproductive freedom, marriage equality, voter protections, and democracy. Now that it has passed the Senate, these will be on the […]