Archive for Press Releases
2/10/12
Resolution to Express Virginia General Assembly Support for 287(g) Passes
Central Virginia- The House passes House Resolution 10, with bi-partisan support, by a vote of 73-23. Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-97th District), was a co-patron of HR 10, a measure to urge the President of the United States and the Secretary of Homeland Security to honor Virginia’s request to enter into a § 287(g) memorandum of agreement extending specific, limited federal immigration training and enforcement authority to the Virginia Department of State Police. More »
2/10/12
Peace Supports Measure to Remove Local Government Mandate
Central Virginia- As a co-patron of House Bill 869, Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-97th District), is delighted the measure passed the House by a vote of 74-24 and is now headed to a hearing in the Senate. More »
2/6/12
Peace Education Reform Measure Clears House of Delegates
Central Virginia- Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-97th District) announces passage of his House Bill 765 today by a vote of 98 – 0. House Bill 765 is a measure which would allow any institution of higher education in Virginia to operate a college partnership laboratory school. More »
1/30/12
Bill to Protect Health Care Consumers Passes House
Works toward further patient safety and professional competence in the performance of surgery. More »
1/27/12
House of Delegate Leaders Peace and Lingamfelter join to form the Energy Caucus
Central Virginia- Delegates Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) and L. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Prince William) joined forces to organize the first ever, “Energy Independence and Economic Security Caucus.” The Delegates believe that it is time to take a leadership role to ensure that we are focused on achieving energy independence which is a fundamental element of improved job creation, and greater economic and national security. More »
1/25/12
Delegate Peace joins House Colleagues as they Unveil the K-12 Public Education Agenda for 2012 Session
Central Virginia- The weekly Republican Caucus press conference held this morning featured various proposals from members of the House Republican Caucus, including Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover), the host of the weekly House Republican Caucus press conference. More »
1/20/12
Mechanicsville Student Chosen to Serve as House Page
Central VA- On January 11, Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) welcomed Isabella Moncure to service as a Page in the Virginia House of Delegates during the 2012 General Assembly session. More »
