Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2181: Commending Edith Smith.
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. 2181 Commending Edith Smith. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Edith Smith, a devoted advocate for military members, veterans, surviving spouses, and their families, has dedicated over three decades to advancing policies that strengthen and support military families across the nation; and WHEREAS, a proud member of Mary Washington College's Class of 1962, Edith "Edie" Smith was inspired to become an advocate for military families and began volunteering with the National Military Family Association in 1990 after her husband, retired Lieutenant Colonel Vincent M. Smith of the United States Marine Corps, lost his military health care benefits as a result of his service-connected disability; and WHEREAS, Edie Smith emerged as a respected voice on military family issues, taking her advocacy to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and testifying before the Subcommittee on Personnel of the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services in March 1998, where she shared firsthand experiences and championed reforms to better support military retirees, disabled veterans, and their families; and WHEREAS, following her husband's death in 1998, Edie Smith expanded her advocacy efforts to focus on surviving spouses and families, dedicating herself to ensuring the family members of those who had sacrificed in service to the nation received fair treatment and the benefits they …
Sponsors
- Kathy Tran (D, 18) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2181ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200202D
Common questions
- What is HR2181?
- HR2181 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Edith Smith.
- What is the status of HR2181?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2181ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2181?
- Kathy Tran (D, 18).
- Where is the official record for HR2181?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2181
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