Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2081: Commending Cova Brewing Company.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2081 Commending Cova Brewing Company. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Cova Brewing Company, an independent craft beer brewery in Norfolk, won its third gold medal for the gose-style beer, Aloha State of Mind, at the 2026 World Beer Cup, the most competitive and prestigious beer competition in the world; and WHEREAS, the World Beer Cup, organized by the Brewers Association, has promoted the achievements of independent craft beer breweries around the world for 30 years; Cova Brewing Company's Aloha State of Mind was one of 8,166 entries from 1,644 breweries and one of only four beers from the Commonwealth to earn a gold medal in 2026; and WHEREAS, Cova Brewing Company previously won gold medals for Aloha State of Mind at the 2022 and 2023 World Beer Cups; and WHEREAS, Cova Brewing Company has also been recognized as the 2026 Small Business of the Year by the City of Norfolk and received the Innovative Green Project Award from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for its work to minimize wastewater, prevent chemical and cleaning agent discharge, implement energy and water conservation initiatives, capture and reuse carbon dioxide gases, and protect the Chesapeake Bay; and WHEREAS, since its establishment in 2020, Cova Brewing Company has developed numerous local …
Sponsors
- Phil Hernandez (D, 94) · primary sponsor
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2081ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200147D
Common questions
- What is HR2081?
- HR2081 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Cova Brewing Company.
- What is the status of HR2081?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2081ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2081?
- Phil Hernandez (D, 94), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR2081?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2081
Source: official Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.