House Speaker Todd Gilbert, issued the following statement: “The closure of our schools and subsequent remote learning will be remembered as one of the biggest mistakes in the history of the Commonwealth’s educational system. Teachers and students did their best to adapt to the challenges of the pandemic, but without full-time, in-person learning, most of the students never had a … Read More
Statement of Speaker Gilbert on the Passing of Former Delegate Joe Johnson
House Speaker Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “Our friend and colleague, Joe Johnson, has passed. Joe, a true gentleman, was one of Southwest Virginia’s most dedicated public servants. A strong advocate for his community, Joe was one of the kindest, nicest men I’ve ever met. I have no doubt that he has been reunited with his loving wife Ann, … Read More
Statement of Speaker Gilbert on the Passing of Former Delegate Jack Reid
House Speaker Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “Our Commonwealth is a lesser place today. Early Sunday morning, our former colleague Jack Reid passed from this life, surrounded by his friends and family. “While our time here overlapped by just a few years, I came to know Jack Reid as a giant of this body. He believed what he believed, … Read More
Statement of Speaker Gilbert on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
House Speaker Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “The Supreme Court of the United States today corrected a nearly five-decades old decision and returned power to the states as it relates to abortion. I have been a pro-life delegate since being elected in 2005, and will remain pro-life as Speaker of the House of Delegates. “All Virginians want fewer abortions, … Read More
House Republican Leadership Statements on Passage of Budget Conference Reports
The House of Delegates today adopted the conference report for House Bills 29 and 30, which constitute the 2023-2024 biennium budget. The bills now headed to Governor Youngkin makes record investments without raising taxes or fees. While Virginians continue to be saddled with the increased cost of living and inaction from Washington, this budget provides nearly $4 billion in tax … Read More
Speaker Gilbert: Even California, Connecticut Realize It’s Time for Tax Relief
It’s time for tax relief to help those struggling with sky high gas prices and other facets of inflation.
Statement of Speaker Gilbert on Worker Safety Board’s Actions
House Speaker Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, issued the following statement regarding the Worker Safety Board’s vote to repeal former Governor Northam’s unworkable COVID-19 safety regulations: “Yesterday’s vote is a win for Virginia businesses of all sizes. Not only were the Northam rules onerous, they were inflexible. Rather than change as our understanding of the pandemic changed, the rules remained fixed. Uncounted … Read More
Speaker Gilbert, Chairman Knight: Governor’s Gas Tax Holiday Proposal Will Help Hard-Pressed Families
House Speaker Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, and House Appropriations Chairman Barry Knight, R-Virginia Beach, both endorsed Governor Glenn Youngkin’s gas tax proposal Wednesday. “Anyone who buys groceries or gasoline knows Virginia’s families are being squeezed more than they have in a long time. Inflation is the highest it’s been since Reagan’s first term, gas prices have skyrocketed, and we aren’t seeing … Read More
House Republican Leadership on Adjournment of 2022 Session: More Work To Do
The 2022 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die on Saturday. House Republicans came into this session focused on addressing the issues most impacting Virginians. While House Republicans were successful in many areas, the Commonwealth’s biennial budget remains unfinished. “When Virginians gave us a new two-year lease on the people’s House, we came to Richmond committed to … Read More
House Appropriations Committee Releases Common-Sense, Conservative Budget
The House Appropriations Committee voted today to send House Bills 29 and 30 — the biennial budget bills — to the floor for approval. In addition to setting aside the most money for K-12 education in Virginia history, the budget contains $5.3 billion in tax relief for Virginia families, and raises Virginia’s “Rainy Day” Fund to a historic level in … Read More