Exciting news! Virginia’s Great Outdoors Act (HB2059) has been referred directly to the House Appropriations Committee (HAC), bypassing the Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources Committee. This expedited process means we need your immediate help to ensure VGOA is heard by the HAC Natural Resources subcommittee.
You can help by contacting HAC Natural Resources Subcommittee members. Reach out to them via phone or email to express your support for HB2059.
Here’s a template you can use and customize:
Subject: Support for Virginia’s Great Outdoors Act (HB2059)
Dear [Legislator’s Name],
My organization supports Virginia’s Great Outdoors Act (HB2059), which would provide crucial funding to protect our Commonwealth’s unique natural and historic resources for current and future generations. This bill would also expand state and local parks, trails, and public lands, making outdoor spaces more accessible to all Virginians while boosting our state’s outdoor recreation economy.
We respectfully ask for your support of this legislation and the opportunity to speak before the HAC Natural Resources subcommittee about the critical needs it addresses. Attached is a brief overview of the bill and the programs it would support for your reference.
Thank you for championing Virginia’s environment and outdoor spaces. We look forward to discussing this bill further with you and your colleagues.
Contact Information for HAC Natural Resources Subcommittee Members:
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First Name |
Last Name |
District # |
Party |
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David L. |
Bulova (Chair) |
11th |
D |
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Mark D. |
Sickles |
17th |
D |
|
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Betsy B. |
Carr |
78th |
D |
|
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Rodney T. |
Willett |
58th |
D |
|
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Robert S. |
Bloxom Jr. |
100th |
R |
|
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Daniel W. |
Marshall III |
49th |
R |
|
|
Anne Ferrell H. |
Tata |
99th |
R |
|
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Luke E. |
Torian (Ex-Officio) |
24th |
D |
When contacting legislators, include examples of how HB2059 would benefit your work and the communities you serve. Your stories and insights can make a significant impact.
Let’s work together to ensure the success of Virginia’s Great Outdoors Act!
About Garrett Robinson
Born and raised in southern York County, Pennsylvania, I participated in hunting in fishing throughout the state with my family on both public and private land. To this day the memories of growing up in a family where everyone hunted are some of the best