Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR270: Commending Sophie Rambo.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 270 Commending Sophie Rambo. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 WHEREAS, Sophie Rambo, a senior and member of the track and field team at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, set a national high school record in the 500-meter event during the Virginia Showcase at the Virginia Beach Sports Center on January 16, 2026; and WHEREAS, racing in the girls' invitational 500-meter event, Sophie Rambo achieved a time of 1:10.07, eclipsing Athing Mu's previous record of 1:10.22 that had stood since 2020; and WHEREAS, Sophie Rambo's extraordinary performance makes her the 26th fastest American all-time in the 500-meter event; and WHEREAS, originally a softball player, Sophie Rambo began competing in track in eighth grade and quickly excelled, posting times that placed her among seniors by her freshman year and that ranked her first in the nation in the 500-meter event by her junior year; and WHEREAS, Sophie Rambo, who already holds nine individual state titles and has helped lead the Grassfield High School track and field team to two Virginia High School League Class 6 state championships, looks to add to her impressive tally in the spring; and WHEREAS, track and field fans in the Commonwealth and beyond are eager to watch Sophie Rambo's star continue to rise as she takes her …
Sponsors
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89) · primary sponsor
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- C.E. Hayes (D, 91)
- Leftwich, James (R, 90)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR270ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107326D
Common questions
- What is HR270?
- HR270 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Sophie Rambo.
- What is the status of HR270?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR270ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR270?
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR270?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR270
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