HJ277 • 2026

Commending the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Cole, N.T.
Last action: 2026-04-13
Official status: Passed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify that this resolution affects women interested in political careers beyond commending the caucus's efforts to support them.

Commending the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia

This resolution commends the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia on its fifth anniversary for increasing women's participation in politics and supporting female leaders.

What This Bill Does

Praises the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia for its efforts over five years.
Recognizes the caucus as part of a national network working on women’s rights.
Highlights how the caucus helps develop leadership skills among women.
Notes that the caucus provides information and hosts forums to support women candidates.

Who It Names or Affects

The National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia

Terms To Know

National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia: A group that works to increase women’s participation in politics and support female leaders.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution is a commendation and does not have legal effects.
It only covers the activities up until March 2026.

Bill History

2026-04-13 House
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ277ER)
2026-03-12 Senate
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
2026-03-12 Senate
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
2026-03-10 Senate
Received
2026-03-10 Senate
Laid on Clerk's Desk
2026-03-10 House
Engrossed by House
2026-03-10 House
Agreed to by House by voice vote
2026-03-09 House
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109331D

Official Summary Text

Commending the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, in 2025, the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia celebrated its fifth anniversary of work to increase participation by women in the political process and support women candidates for elected and appointed offices throughout the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, established in 2020, the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia is part of a national network of state and local chapters advocating for women's rights and supporting women leaders at all levels of government; and
WHEREAS, through leadership development, civic engagement, and advocacy, the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia helps ensure that women's voices are represented in public decision making; and
WHEREAS, the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia hosts candidate forums and provides information on policies that address the needs of women and advance women's rights; and
WHEREAS, across the Commonwealth, members of the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia are actively engaged in strengthening democracy, supporting community leadership, and encouraging the next generation of women leaders to step forward and serve; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia on the occasion of its fifth anniversary of service; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for its achievements in giving women a stronger voice at all levels of government in the Commonwealth.