Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR289: Commending the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 13, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 289 Commending the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026 WHEREAS, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, an organization dedicated to combating hunger and food insecurity in order to ensure the well-being of individuals and families in Haymarket and Prince William County, commemorated its 20th anniversary in 2025; and WHEREAS, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry aspires to eliminate hunger in Prince William County by serving as a reliable resource for those in need and by educating the community about issues relating to health and nutrition; and WHEREAS, since its founding in 2005, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry has steadily grown to fulfill its mission; in the last year alone, the organization distributed more than 550,000 pounds of food to approximately 40,000 people, including 14,000 children; and WHEREAS, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry offers food to anyone in its service area without requiring a demonstration of financial need, encouraging greater participation by members of the community and broadening the organization's impact; and WHEREAS, on November 9, 2025, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry organized a pop-up food distribution event for the benefit of any federal employees affected by the United States Government's shutdown; and WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Haymarket Regional Food …
Sponsors
- Joshua Thomas (D, 21) · primary sponsor
- Danica Roem (D, 30)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ289ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108522D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 12, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR289?
- HJR289 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry.
- What is the status of HJR289?
- Passed both chambers as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ289ER) (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR289?
- Joshua Thomas (D, 21), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR289?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR289
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