Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2005: Commending the LEADE Foundation.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2005 Commending the LEADE Foundation. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026 WHEREAS, the LEADE Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering leadership, education, advocacy, developments, and community engagement in the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, originally established in 2014 as the Omicron Alpha Lambda Foundation, the foundation originated with the goal of raising funds to provide financial awards to deserving students in the Rappahannock region, encompassing the Caroline, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg communities; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the foundation broadened its outreach to include a focus on leadership, advocacy, professional development, and civic engagement, changing its name to the LEADE Foundation, which stands for Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Development, and Engagement; and WHEREAS, the foundation has benefited the region through numerous community events, initiatives, and outreach projects, including the Black & Gold Gala Scholarship Fundraiser Event, which in May 2025 raised over $50,000 for scholarships, community service, and educational programs; and WHEREAS, the LEADE Foundation has engaged local youth in Fredericksburg schools through the Martin Luther King, Jr., Art Contest, which encouraged students to express their understanding of freedom and its significance through art inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, legacy and vision of equality and justice; and WHEREAS, the foundation sponsors an HBCU Bus Tour to expose …
Sponsors
- Nicole Cole (D, 66) · primary sponsor
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Laura Jane Cohen (D, 15)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Michael Feggans (D, 97)
- Margaret Franklin (D, 23)
- C.E. Hayes (D, 91)
- Dan Helmer (D, 10)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2005ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200103D
Common questions
- What is HR2005?
- HR2005 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending the LEADE Foundation.
- What is the status of HR2005?
- Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2005ER) (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2005?
- Nicole Cole (D, 66), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2005?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2005
Source: official Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.