Senator for VA District 31 • Attorney always working for Justice • Former Prosecutor & CIA Officer • Lover of national parks, dogs, and cats

Leesburg, VA
Joined August 2022
Last night, I had the privilege to speak with students at a LVHS PTSA meeting. These students are so impressive w/ their engagement, thoughtful questions, & interest in decisions that shape their future. Keep asking questions & having thoughtful debate! We need more of that today
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Honored to be named Chair of the Commission on Women’s Health. This commission tackles consequential health issues for women across the Commonwealth, and I look forward to continuing to improve outcomes and access to care for women across Virginia.
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ICYMI yesterday SCC staff recommended the NextEra-Dominion merger be denied, reaffirming what so many of us have known all along: this is a bad deal for Virginia families and ratepayers across the Commonwealth.
SCC staffers say proposed Dominion-NextEra merger could put customers in jeopardy, recommend denial
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Proud to step in to chair the State Water Commission today. Our communities depend on clean, reliable water. Today, we discussed microplastic & ship pollution, highlighting just some of the challenges facing our waterways.
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Sunday early voting has officially begun today in SD-31, and satellite voting locations are now open! Find your early voting locations for Loudoun here: loudoun.gov/5392/Early-Votin… Find your early voting locations for Fauquier here: fauquiercounty.gov/governmen…
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Today I spoke at the March for a Moratorium in Leesburg calling for a statewide pause on new data centers. I've introduced a bill for the 2027 session to make it happen. Call your legislators and tell them to vote YES to protect our electric bills, water, homes & open spaces.
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I was honored to tour View of Heaven Farm and see the incredible work they’re doing to provide meaningful jobs for individuals with disabilities and fresh food for food banks. When more families are facing food insecurity, their work makes a real difference in service to others.
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Tonight, I was honored to speak at Fauquier County’s annual Domestic Violence Vigil in Warrenton. We came together to honor survivors, remember lives lost, and recognize the ongoing need for prevention, support services, and protections for those experiencing domestic violence.
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For too long, data center development has gone unchecked in Virginia. My statewide MORATORIUM bill would pause ALL new data center approvals until we get real protections. Donate to help me fight to reign in this industry. secure.actblue.com/donate/fr…
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Join me this Friday evening in Leesburg for a candlelight vigil for #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.
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TONIGHT: The SCC is holding a public hearing in Fairfax on the proposed NextEra-Dominion merger. This $67 billion corporate power grab will leave Virginia ratepayers paying the price. We need to stop this merger & the SCC needs to hear from you. Arrive by 5:45 PM to speak.
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Yesterday, I joined colleagues from across Virginia united against the largest utility merger in the history of the world. Virginia does not exist to swallow massive transmission lines, bail out bad corporate math & foot the bill for unchecked data center growth.
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Yesterday, I joined my colleagues in the original Senate Chamber in Williamsburg to mark 250 years of the Virginia Senate. Its first convening established the bicameral legislature at the heart of Virginia’s government today, a tradition I’m proud to carry forward.
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As a former prosecutor, I saw firsthand how gaps in behavioral health care in VA jails can put inmates & communities at risk. Yesterday, the Behavioral Health Commission discussed standards for screening, treatment, discharge planning, & suicide monitoring.
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Been a productive two days w/ fellow lawmakers & @Hunt_Institute talking education issues. Some highlights for me: expanding Pre-K, access to education in our prisons & reducing recidivism & what effective policy around kids’ social media & tech use actually looks like. #VALeg
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We secured $1M for Great Meadow in this year’s state budget, but I’m not done. I’ll keep fighting for Great Meadow & VA’s equine industry in Richmond. Incredibly honored to be recognized tonight by Great Meadow for service to a foundation that does so much for Fauquier & SD-31.
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Lots of important natural resource policy before the Rappahannock River Basin Commission yesterday, including PFAS recommendations and a discussion about experimental underwater data centers.
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My SB 338 banned the sale of Virginians’ personal geolocation data & gave the AG the power to hold violators accountable. The investigation into Placer.ai sends a clear message to companies looking to profit off our most sensitive info—our privacy isn't for sale.
State attorney general launches investigation of cellphone-tracking firm used by City Hall ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Every kid deserves to feel safe, have enough to eat & know people are looking out for them. Betteralife (BAL) has spent 10 years giving kids in our community all three. Loved celebrating BAL last night & presenting SJ200 to honor Elizabeth Ford & all BAL does daily for our kids.
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Learn more about BAL, their fight to end hunger in our community & the incredible programs they offer so many kids who may not otherwise have access to them. Their newly-formed children's choir "Voices of Hope" blew us all away last night. 🙌 betteralife.org/
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