Virginia · 2026, 1st Special Session · Resolution
HR 2037: Celebrating the life of Wilhelmina Gregory James.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 2037 is a resolution introduced in the Virginia House on April 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Celebrating the life of Wilhelmina Gregory James. Primary sponsor: Debra Gardner (Democratic). It lists 80 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): Bill text as passed House (HR2037ER).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Celebrating the life of Wilhelmina Gregory James.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 50 · Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Gardner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jessica L. Anderson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Alex Askew | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Jason Ballard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Rob Bloxom | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Gretchen M. Bulova | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Katrina Callsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Betsy Carr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Laura Jane Cohen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Will Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Karrie Delaney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Lindsey Dougherty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Mark C. Downey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michael Feggans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Kelly Fowler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Buddy Fowler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Lily V. Franklin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Margaret A. Franklin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jackie Glass | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Tim Griffin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Liz Guzmán | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Karen Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Cliff Hayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Dan Helmer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Phil Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Charniele Herring | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Keith Hodges | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Terry Kilgore | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Paul Krizek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Alfonso Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| John Chilton McAuliff | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adele McClure | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Garrett McGuire | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Kirk McPike | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Delores McQuinn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Will Morefield | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| May Nivar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Israel O'Quinn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Delores Oates | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Justin Pence | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Atoosa Reaser | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| David Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Andrew Rice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Don Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Phil Scott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Holly Seibold | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Briana Sewell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| J.J. Singh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Rip Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Josh Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Virgil Thornton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Kathy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jeion Ward | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Lee Ware | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Vivian Watts | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Mike Webert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Madison Whittle | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Bill Wiley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Rod Willett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Tony Wilt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill text as passed House (HR2037ER)
- Agreed to by House
- Engrossed by House
- Taken up for immediate consideration
- Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200085D