Key Dates

Ways to Engage

Resources

Bills

Advocacy Roundups

2026 GA Advocacy Pillars

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

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CLEAN VEHICLES

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DATA CENTER TRANSPARENCY

Important Dates

Virginia's General Assembly alternates between long and short sessions of 60 and 30 days. Because this is an even-numbered year, the legislature is meeting for a long session, lasting 60 days and ending on March 15.

January 14 — First Day of Session

February 4 — Conservation Lobby Day, hosted in partnership with the Virginia Conservation Network

February 18 — Crossover deadline for bills and resolutions

March 15 — Last Day of Session

May 25 — Deadline for Governor to sign legislation/budget and issue line-item vetoes

July 1 — 2026 signed legislation and budget effective

Ways to Engage

Who's My Legislator?

Use this tool to identify your Virginia House and Senate legislators so you can reach out, share your story, and advocate for the changes you want to see.

Find My Legislators

Support HB 153: Increase Data Center Transparency

HB 153 requires local governments to have a site assessment measuring noise levels, the impact on water supply, and other critical factors before approving construction of new, high-energy facilities, such as data centers, within 500 feet of residential communities and schools.

Strongly encourage your legislators to vote for HB 153 for an increase in transparency surrounding the data center industry!

Take Action

Join Our Rapid Response Team!

Our new Rapid Response Team will be the first to receive updates when action is quickly needed on crucial pieces of legislation and other top priorities. We will provide you with all the tools you need to take action on critical issues that need extremely quick and timely action.

By signing up for this team and taking action, you'll be playing a key role in ensuring our priorities are taken seriously by the General Assembly and other leaders.

Sign Up

Resources

FACS One Pager / Fact Sheet

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Training Video

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FACS Supported Bills

Over the course of session, we will update each bill’s status and add relevant information. Click each bill below to learn more.

Electric Utilities and Energy Storage Facilities — HB 893
Data Center Transparency — HB 153
Electric Vehicle Rural Infrastructure Fund — HB 324

Advocacy Roundups

Advocacy Roundup: Key Victories for Virginia

By Andreana Jinjue Lin | March 17, 2026
HB 153 and HB 893 have been passed by the General Assembly and are on their way to the Governor’s desk to be signed. This is a HUGE victory, and the FACS community should be very proud of the role we played in helping move these valuable pieces of legislation forward.
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Advocacy Roundup: Nearing the Finish Line

By Andreana Jinjue Lin | March 6, 2026
With just a little over a week left in the legislative session, FACS has seen even more progress on our legislative priorities.
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Advocacy Roundup: Budgeting Our Advocacy Energy During Budget Season

By Andreana Jinjue Lin | February 27, 2026
While budgets are absolutely critical and provide a glimpse into what is actually valued by decision-makers, it is necessary to not lose sight of passing key legislation that will remain law well beyond the current budget cycle.
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Advocacy Roundup: HB 153 and HB 893 Are Going to the Senate!

By Andreana Jinjue Lin | February 19, 2026
Happy Crossover! Among the thousands of bills legislators have passed or denied over the past month, two of our top legislative priorities have successfully passed the House of Delegates and are now being considered by the Senate.
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FACS in Action at Conservation Lobby Day: Leading Over a Dozen Meetings with Virginia Legislators

By Andreana Jinjue Lin | February 17, 2026
On February 4, FACS traveled to Richmond for the largest Conservation Lobby Day of the year, leading meetings with over a dozen state legislators to advocate for effective, science-based climate policies.
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Advocacy Roundup: Kicking Off a Week in Richmond

By Andreana Jinjue Lin | February 2, 2026
Heading into this week, we’re truly in a much stronger position than we were at the same time last year. This week in Richmond, we’re leading meetings with much of the Northern Virginia delegation.
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