Elaine Luria in Survey of 2018 House campaign websites
On Education:
Supports universal pre-K, school modernization
Every child deserves access to a world-class education. I'm proud to support universal pre-K to build a strong foundation for young students to thrive. This is not only an education issue it is an economic imperative for working and military families.
I was proud to support the Rebuild America's Schools Act that provides direct federal spending for school modernizations, renovations, and repairs, with priority given to public schools in underserved communities.
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
On Education:
Promoting alternatives to college, student loan forgiveness
As your Congresswoman, I'll continue promoting expansion of career and technical education because while college might not be for everyone, a path to the middle class must be. That's why I also support adequate student loan forgiveness
so students who want to go to college can. No student should be deterred from seeking higher education because of the cost.
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
On Energy & Oil:
Leading fight against offshore drilling
I am helping lead the critical fight against drilling off the coast of Virginia.
Offshore drilling threatens our national security and safety of our sailors and our tourism economy by spoiling our beautiful beaches and shorelines. I was proud to cosponsor bipartisan legislation to protect our precious coastline.
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
On Energy & Oil:
Nuclear energy can play key role in green energy future
Reducing America's reliance on foreign oil, while simultaneously combatting climate change is essential to our national security and protecting our coastal region. I have laid out a bold vision for cutting greenhouse gas emissions while investing
in the jobs and infrastructure of the future.Nuclear power, when deployed safely and responsibly, can play a key role in our green energy future. I introduced legislation to encourage innovation in nuclear technologies.
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
On Gun Control:
For universal background checks & red flag laws
I believe that law-abiding citizens should be able to own guns and exercise their second amendment rights, but commonsense measures are necessary to keep our communities safe from preventable gun violence.
I joined bipartisan commonsense reform efforts like requiring universal background checks and encouraging red flag laws, which can prevent an individual from purchasing or retaining their firearm for a certain period if they are determined to be a danger
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
On Health Care:
Strengthen the ACA to ensure affordable health coverage
I've fought against efforts to take health care away from Americans and their families. I will continue to stand up to the pharmaceutical lobby and work to lower prescription drug prices, and require that health insurance providers cover patients
with pre-existing conditions. I will continue to work to improve health care access and affordability and strengthen the ACA to ensure all Americans have access to affordable health coverage.
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
On Homeland Security:
Provide a critical pay raise for disabled veterans
As a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, I wrote and passed legislation that provided a critical pay raise for disabled veterans, pressed the
VA to find ways to make jobs programs easier to use, cosponsored legislation to increase veteran access to employment programs, and cosponsored a bipartisan bill to allow veterans access to in-state tuition in any state they choose.
It is critical to ensure the brave women and men who serve have the resources, support, and equipment they need. That's why I fought to ensure that our troops received a 3.1% pay raise.
I am committed to supporting policies that will improve life for active duty military, support military families, and ensure the Department of Defense spends your tax dollars as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
On Jobs:
Voted to increase the federal minimum wage
I voted to increase the federal minimum wage which could give over 100,000 workers in our district the pay-raise they deserve, and I cosponsored the Paycheck Fairness Act because it is time women receive equal pay for equal work.
I am working to support apprenticeship programs, career and technical education, and access to broadband so workers can attain the skills they need to advance their careers.
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
On Social Security:
Strengthen Medicare and Social Security
Every Senior that paid into Social Security and Medicare deserves the benefits they've earned. One of my top priorities is working to strengthen Medicare and Social Security.
I've sponsored legislation to allow the government to negotiate with drug companies to keep our costs in check while providing seniors with the life-saving medicines they need. I've led the fight to protect Virginia's historic Medicaid expansion.
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
On Tax Reform:
Introduced bill to reduce taxes on Gold Star families
As a veteran, I was appalled by the mistake in the 2017 Tax Bill that was causing some Gold Star families to pay thousands of dollars in additional taxes on their survivor benefits.
So, I introduced legislation with bipartisan support to ensure those families received every cent they deserve.
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
On Technology:
Invest in infrastructure; restore net neutrality
Investing in our nation's infrastructure is vital. I am proud to have helped deliver needed funds for resiliency projects for communities battling sea level rise and recurrent flooding.
Our needs go beyond maritime infrastructure, roads, and bridges. Investments in broadband infrastructure are necessary to ensure that our rural communities stay connected in the ever-expanding global economy.
Investments in broadband infrastructure are necessary to ensure that our rural communities stay connected in the ever-expanding global economy. Critical to those investments is protecting net-neutrality.
I'm proud to have sponsored legislation to restore net neutrality so the farmers, entrepreneurs, and innovators of Coastal Virginia can stay competitive.
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
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