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House Speaker Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “Lack of action at the federal level has made every state a border state. I commend and support Governor Youngkin’s actions today in the strongest possible terms. The fentanyl crisis that claims an average of five Virginians lives every day has its roots at the southern border. Drug cartels smuggle their lethal … Read More

House Speaker Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, issued the following statement: “I would be remiss if I didn’t commend Virginia Commonwealth University for the way they handled last night’s disruptive protest at the Students for Life event. The expectations for those attending the event were made clear from the beginning, and when those rules were violated by protesters, campus police quickly and … Read More

The behavior and actions of the students opposed to the pro-life speakers is appalling.

Speaker Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “I am shocked and grieved to learn of the sudden death yesterday of our colleague, former Del. Jimmie Massie of Henrico. No one who served alongside him during his 10 years here in the House will ever forget him. While he was known outside the Capitol for his business success and deep involvement … Read More

The House of Delegates today passed House Bill 1378, ending Virginia’s ill-advised link to California’s electric car mandate, restoring Virginian’s freedom to buy gasoline powered cars in the future, and returning control of these policies to elected officials accountable to Virginians. “Our House Republican team is keeping our promise to Virginians to put their elected representatives back in charge of … Read More

The House of Delegates today passed legislation that will lower Virginians’ state tax burden and make the Commonwealth more competitive for business development. House Bills 2138 and 2319 now head to the Senate for consideration. These two bills make fundamental improvements to Virginia’s tax system. Taken together with last year’s tax relief, families will be paying $1,900 less on average … Read More

House Republicans have been challenging Virginia Democrats on abortion for months with a simple question: if you object to limits on elective abortion after 15 weeks, when in a 40 week pregnancy is too late to have an abortion? At a press conference today, Democrats will give their answer: there should be no limits on abortion at all. Find comment … Read More

Members of the House Republican Leadership team issued the following statements after Governor Glenn Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday: Speaker Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah“Governor Youngkin’s speech tonight is a reminder why Virginians elected him and a House Republican majority. We’re here to make life better for all Virginians,” Gilbert said. “Virginians want a world class education for their children, … Read More

House Republicans look forward to working with Governor Youngkin to provide much needed tax relief to every Virginian, by cutting income taxes, ending the tax on groceries, and lowering prescription drug costs to put more money back into the pockets of hard-working Virginia families.