Moving forward, Republicans in the House of Delegates remain committed to protecting Virginians from the side-effects of Obamacare by doing everything we can to keep costs under control and provide flexibility to families and businesses.
Speaker Howell and Delegate Chris Stolle on Governor McAuliffe’s veto of HB 2322
HB 2322 would allow insurance companies to offer plans that do not meet the essential benefits package requirements of the Affordable Care Act if the subsidies offered to Virginians through the federal exchange are ruled illegal.
House agenda at crossover
House Republican leaders highlighted the success of their policy agenda at crossover in a press conference today.
House budget proposal will include $124.2 million in healthcare safety net funding
The House budget proposal unveiled Sunday will include $124.2 in funding for mental health care coverage and targeted safety net services for needy Virginians
House Passes Del. Margaret Ransone’s “Right to Try” Legislation
The House of Delegates today passed Del. Margaret Ransone’s House Bill 1750, which expands access to investigational drugs for terminally ill patients. The measure passed with broad bipartisan support.
House GOP highlights 2015 agenda
Members of the House Republican Caucus outlined their 2015 agenda Monday
Speaker Howell on 2015 Session
Lawmakers from across the commonwealth will converge in Richmond next week for the 2015 General Assembly.
House leaders on special session
For the third time this year, the House of Delegates overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to expand Medicaid in the Commonwealth.
House passes bipartisan budget agreement
The Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday passed House Bill 5010, the bipartisan budget agreement that closes the remainder of Virginia’s $2.4 billion revenue shortfall for fiscal years 2015 and 2016.