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HR278 • 2026

Commending David Huchler.

Commending David Huchler.

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
Reaser
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify any effective date or changes to rules or funding.

Commending David Huchler

This bill commends David Huchler, chief of police at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, for his achievements.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that the House of Delegates wants to commend David Huchler.
  • Notes that David Huchler was named Distinguished Alumni by George Mason University in 2025.
  • Lists some of David Huchler's achievements and education, including his work at airports and being a police chief.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to give David Huchler a copy of this commendation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • David Huchler
  • The House of Delegates

Terms To Know

Distinguished Alumni
A special honor given to someone who has done great work and is a good example for others.
House of Delegates
The group that makes laws in Virginia, part of the state government.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not change any rules or give money; it is just a way to praise someone.
  • It only affects David Huchler and those who know about his achievements.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR278ER)

  2. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-05 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26102227D

Official Summary Text

Commending David Huchler.

Current Bill Text

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Commending David Huchler.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, David Huchler, chief of police of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, was named the Distinguished Alumni of the Department of Criminology, Law and Society by George Mason University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences in 2025; and
WHEREAS, in addition to holding a bachelor's degree in law enforcement and a master's degree in public administration from George Mason University, David Huchler is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, after 26 years of dedicated service with the Alexandria Police Department, David Huchler became the chief of police of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), which oversees operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport; and
WHEREAS, as the leader of more than 240 sworn officers, 30 traffic control officers, and several civilian administrative personnel, David Huchler is responsible for managing one of the largest police authorities in Northern Virginia; and
WHEREAS, over his tenure as chief of police of the MWAA, David Huchler has enhanced the authority's ability to protect and serve the millions of passengers who pass through its airports each year by introducing new, advanced technologies and promoting evidence-based policies; and
WHEREAS, David Huchler consistently prioritizes collaboration, communication, and partnership with the community to ensure public safety and quality service at MWAA's airports; and
WHEREAS, David Huchler has advanced the law-enforcement profession as an adjunct professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University and as a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Police Executive Research Forum; and
WHEREAS, with an unwavering commitment to the community he serves, David Huchler has embodied the ideals of the law-enforcement profession, earning the praise and admiration of all Virginians; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That David Huchler hereby be commended for being named the 2025 Distinguished Alumni of the Department of Criminology, Law and Society in George Mason University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to David Huchler as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his achievements in service to the Commonwealth and best wishes for his continued success.