RICHMOND, VA – Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn released the following statement after the Virginia House of Delegates passed House Joint Resolution 1, ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution. “As we enter this new, more inclusive, diverse, and accountable government that mirrors the values of today’s Virginians, it is important that our actions reflect […]
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RICHMOND, VA – Eileen Filler-Corn, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, released the following statement after the House Privileges and Elections Committee passed House Joint Resolution 1, ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution. H.J. 1 will now move to the House floor. “We are on the precipice of history. Today’s […]
What a week. Thanks to your support and friendship over the many years, I now have the great privilege to serve as the 56th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, shortly after Noon, my colleagues in the House of Delegates unanimously elected me as their Speaker. I wanted to share […]
Richmond, VA – Speaker-designee Eileen Filler-Corn today announced additional appointments to the Speaker’s office staff. “This talented group is committed to our mission of building a strong, inclusive Speaker’s office that will move Virginia forward,” said Speaker-designee Filler Corn. “I am very proud of the team we are building. A new day is coming in […]
Richmond, Va.– Eileen Filler-Corn, Speaker-Designee of the Virginia House of Delegates, released the following statement on Governor Ralph Northam’s budget proposal for Fiscal Years 2020–2022. “The budget proposal presented by Governor Northam this morning makes important investments in Virginia’s future in a disciplined, fiscally prudent manner. I applaud the Governor’s historic commitment to improve Virginia’s […]
Happy Holidays! Happy Holidays from my family to yours! Whether it is Christmas Day, eight nights of Hanukkah, seven days of Kwanzaa or simply a time for families and friends to come together, this time of year is special. I wish you all much happiness, smiles, laughter with those you love and peace. Joint Commission […]
Richmond, Va.– Speaker-designee Eileen Filler-Corn today announced her selection of Kevin O’Holleran to serve as Chief of Staff. O’Holleran currently serves as Chief of Staff to Attorney General Mark R. Herring, a position he has held since Herring took office in January 2014. “Kevin shares my vision to build a strong, inclusive and transparent Speaker’s […]
Speaker-designee Eileen Filler-Corn Announces Committee Vice-Chair Selections Richmond – Speaker-designee Eileen Filler-Corn today selected vice-chair positions for all of the standing House committees. “Each committee will be led by talented and experienced Delegates who have a wealth of knowledge and a passion for finding solutions” said Speaker-designee Filler-Corn. “Democrats are ready to get to work […]
Richmond – Speaker-designee Eileen Filler-Corn today selected the final committee chair positions. All committee chair decisions have been made and released. Vice chair selections will be announced soon. “Our team of Committee Chairs is now complete and is reflective of the diversity of our Commonwealth,” said Speaker-designee Filler-Corn. “Each delegate is prepared and eager to […]
Richmond – Speaker-designee Eileen Filler-Corn today announced her decisions for Chairs of four additional committees. The delegates selected by the Speaker-designee together bring wide-ranging experience in the issues they will oversee as Chairs. She will announce remaining committee chair decisions in the coming days leading to the 2020 Virginia Legislative Session. “Each of these delegates […]