Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2029: Commending Thomas Louis Jones III.
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. 2029 Commending Thomas Louis Jones III. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026 WHEREAS, Thomas Louis Jones III, an acclaimed musician more commonly known by his stage name, Big Pooh, has brought great pride to the Commonwealth over his long and distinguished career as an artist; and WHEREAS, a Northern Virginia native, Big Pooh cultivated an early interest and appreciation for hip-hop music and culture while a student at South Lakes High School in Reston; and WHEREAS, Big Pooh attended North Carolina Central University, where he met fellow students and artists 9th Wonder and Phonte, and they formed the hip-hop trio Little Brother in 2000, which quickly achieved national acclaim and developed a loyal fan base; and WHEREAS, Big Pooh's Little Brother signed a major label deal with Atlantic Records and saw several of its albums ranked on the Billboard charts; and WHEREAS, during Little Brother's ascent, Big Pooh also released solo material, starting with his debut album Sleepers in 2005, which was followed by other solo albums, including Dirty Pretty Things, Fat Boy Fresh, Words Paint Pictures, RPM, and To Dream in Color; and WHEREAS, Big Pooh has regularly collaborated with some of hip-hop's biggest names and its most respected independent artists, while also supporting up-and-coming musicians as a …
Sponsors
- Michael Feggans (D, 97) · primary sponsor
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Laura Jane Cohen (D, 15)
- Jackie Glass (D, 93)
- Rozia Henson (D, 19)
- Phil Hernandez (D, 94)
- Karen Keys-Gamarra (D, 7)
- Destiny LeVere Bolling (D, 80)
- Maldonado, Michelle (D, 20)
- Atoosa Reaser (D, 27)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2029ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200028D
Common questions
- What is HR2029?
- HR2029 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Thomas Louis Jones III.
- What is the status of HR2029?
- Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2029ER) (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2029?
- Michael Feggans (D, 97), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2029?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2029
Source: official Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.