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House GOP Leadership Statements on Governor Youngkin’s Final State of the Commonwealth

House GOP Leadership Statements on Governor Youngkin’s Final State of the Commonwealth

Jan 15, 2026 | Public Safety

RICHMOND — Virginia House GOP Leader Terry Kilgore, Caucus Chair Scott Wyatt, and House GOP Whip Michael Webert issued the following statements on Governor Glenn Youngkin’s final State of the Commonwealth address:

House GOP Leader Terry Kilgore, R-Scott

“Governor Youngkin leaves office with the thanks of a Commonwealth that is stronger and more confident than it was four years ago. Under his leadership, Virginia restored fiscal discipline and economic momentum. Halfway through the fiscal year, the Commonwealth is running a surplus of more than $1 billion, demonstrating that responsible budgeting and growth work, and that there is no need to raise taxes on Virginia families or businesses.”

House GOP Caucus Chair Scott Wyatt, R-Hanover

“Governor Youngkin leaves office with the thanks of a Commonwealth that is stronger and more confident than it was four years ago. Under his leadership, Virginia restored fiscal discipline and economic momentum. Halfway through the fiscal year, the Commonwealth is running a surplus of more than $1 billion, demonstrating that responsible budgeting and growth work, and that there is no need to raise taxes on Virginia families or businesses.”

House GOP Whip Michael Webert, R-Fauquier

“Under Governor Youngkin, Virginia made real progress in education — raising standards, supporting teachers, reducing absenteeism, and implementing nationally leading reading reforms through the Virginia Literacy Act. As a new administration prepares to take office, I hope this progress continues, building on policies that have put the Commonwealth on a winning trajectory and positioned Virginia to remain competitive, affordable, and strong for generations to come.”

House GOP Leaders: ‘What Happened to Making Life More Affordable for Virginians?’

House GOP Leaders: ‘What Happened to Making Life More Affordable for Virginians?’

Nov 19, 2025 | Press Releases

RICHMOND — What a difference two weeks can make. After focusing their campaigns on lowering costs for everyday Virginians, House Democrats have put forward their first legislation for 2026. None of them will lower any costs for Virginia’s working families.

House GOP Leader Terry Kilgore, R-Gate City

“I’m at a loss to understand how mandating a higher minimum wage will lower costs for working families. It’s almost like their entire campaign was designed to hide the fact that Democrats plan to do what they always do — drive up costs, increase regulations, and chase jobs out of Virginia into neighboring states. If Democrats want to lower costs, they should start by dropping the bills that raise them.”

House GOP Caucus Chair Scott Wyatt, R-Mechanicsville

“This first round of bills from House Democrats shows they still haven’t realized that the House passes laws, not ideas. Putting new restrictions on privately-held affordable housing removes any incentive for developers to build such units. Forcing utilities to pay for home renovations will just drive up power bills for all consumers. Neither of these bills will lower costs for Virginia families. Republicans will be introducing legislation to make things more affordable by lowering costs.”

House GOP Whip Michael Webert, R-Fauquier

“I don’t know how you lower prices by passing laws that make everything more expensive. Democrats are adding mandates on employers, mandates on homebuilders, and now even mandates on our utility companies. If this is their plan to help working families, they’re going to be shocked when bills go up instead of down.”

House GOP Leadership Statements on Governor Youngkin’s Final State of the Commonwealth

House Republican Leader Kilgore Statement on Primary Results

Jun 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

RICHMOND — House Republican Leader Terry Kilgore, R-Scott, issued the following statement on the results of today’s primary election:

“Today’s results set the stage for a strong, unified Republican ticket ready to bring common sense leadership to the House of Delegates. I want to thank every candidate who stepped up — running isn’t easy, and their commitment deserves respect. With the field settled, our Republican team is focused and ready to win in November.

“This election offers Virginians a clear choice. Democrats push radical policies that make energy more expensive, put ideology ahead of results in the classroom, and side with violent criminals over victims. Virginians deserve a proven, responsible team that puts families, jobs, and public safety first. Republicans are committed to getting real results for all Virginians, and securing a brighter future for our Commonwealth.”

 

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Delegate Terry Kilgore Elected Republican Leader of Virginia House Republican Caucus

Delegate Terry Kilgore Elected Republican Leader of Virginia House Republican Caucus

Jun 1, 2025 | Press Releases

The Virginia House Republican Caucus has elected Delegate Terry Kilgore (R-Scott County) as House Republican Leader, following the decision of Delegate Todd Gilbert to step down.

Kilgore, a veteran legislator first elected in 1993 and former House Majority Leader, brings decades of leadership experience and a focused plan to help House Republicans retake the majority in 2025.

“I’m honored by the trust my colleagues have placed in me,” said Kilgore. “We need disciplined leadership, a unified message, and a clear strategy to take back the House. I’m ready to get to work.”

Kilgore emphasized the importance of unity and urgency: “We have no time to waste. The 2025 elections are around the corner, and we need to operate like a team ready to win. That starts now.”

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House GOP Leadership Statements on Governor Youngkin’s Final State of the Commonwealth

Arrest of MS-13 Leader Highlights House Democrats’ Failure on Immigration

Mar 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

Earlier today, law enforcement officers from Federal, state, and local agencies arrested a key leader of MS-13, a violent criminal gang responsible for a number of killings and other violent crimes in the Commonwealth.

“This is what happens when you let good cops be cops,” FBI Director Kash Patel, said at a press conference.

Operations like this make our communities safer. We’ve seen the carnage wrought by MS-13 all across Virginia. That’s why House Republicans made fighting criminal illegal aliens a priority this past session. House Democrats, however, weren’t interested.

House Republicans put forward a number of bills that would have helped law enforcement get dangerous illegal alien gang members off the street. None of them even received a hearing.

Those bills include:
• HB 2169 from Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah
Creates a rebuttal presumption against bail for an illegal alien charged with a crime of violence, making it easier to hold them until trial.

• HB 1885 from Del. Wren Willams, R-Patrick
Requires the Department of Corrections to inform Immigration and Customs Enforcement that an illegal alien who committed a crime while a juvenile is in their custody.

• HB 1891 from Del. Jason Ballard, R-Giles
Requires law enforcement to inform Immigration and Customs Enforcement of any illegal aliens in their custody before their sentence is completed, and then transfer them to ICE custody.

• HB 2354 from Del. Tony Wilt, R-Rockingham
Requires law enforcement to transfer any illegal aliens in their custody to Immigration and Customs Enforcement upon the receipt of a valid detainer from the agency.

• HB 2623 from Del. Buddy Fowler, R-Hanover
Allows someone harmed by an illegal alien in a “sanctuary” city or county to sue the local government and hold them responsible for failing to enforce the law.

Time and time again, Virginia Democrats choose violent criminals over victims and police. A House of Delegates in Republican control will get these monsters out of our communities. A House of Delegates in Democrat control, as we’ve seen, will continue to do nothing.

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