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Boysko Bulletin: Week Three Report From Richmond
Dear Friend,
First of all, I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and managing this extremely cold weather and ice safely. Work in the Senate of Virginia continues. So far, four of my bills have been approved by the Senate and are on their way for consideration in the House.
My Senate colleagues and I have been focusing on a suite of bills that address affordability on many levels. My bill, SB 2 [[link removed]] , that would create a Paid Family and Medical Leave insurance program in Virginia is up in committee on Monday. I have been working on this policy for close to a decade. All people should have the ability to take the time needed to care for themselves and their loved ones when welcoming a baby, or care for themselves or loved ones when a devastating illness occurs, without going bankrupt.
On the Senate Courts of Justice Committee, we considered many gun safety bills presented by my colleagues this past week. These proposals aimed to strengthen protections across the Commonwealth, including measures requiring safety standards within the firearm industry, protecting domestic abuse victims, and expanding firearm violence intervention and prevention resources.
My bill, SB 348 [[link removed]] on safe gun storage that has passed numerous times in the Senate over the past four years and was vetoed twice by former Governor Youngkin would require any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where they know a minor or a person prohibited by law from possessing a firearm is present to store both the firearm and its ammunition in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet that is inaccessible to that individual. Gun violence is the number one cause of death in children, both in Virginia and across the nation. Locking up your guns is a common-sense way to help prevent unintentional deaths, suicide, and intentional shootings. It has passed the Senate Courts Committee and has been reported to the Finance Committee for further consideration.
And finally, I am thrilled to share that on February 2nd, around 3:00 PM, the Buddhist monks will be stopping in Richmond to greet the community as they continue their Walk for Peace to Washington, D.C. This inspiring journey promotes compassion, unity, and mindfulness, while also advocating for Buddha’s Birthday to be recognized as a U.S. federal holiday. The Walk for Peace has drawn large crowds and national attention for its powerful message of peace and healing. My husband and I practice Vipassana meditation daily and have found the practice to be quite beneficial.
In recognition of this meaningful effort, I am sponsoring SR 18 [[link removed]] , commending the Walk for Peace for serving as a powerful reminder that peace begins within each individual and radiates outward to families, communities, and nations, including those with whom we disagree. It embodies the timeless values of the Buddhist tradition—wisdom, compassion, and mindfulness—while also honoring deeply held American principles of unity, personal responsibility, and mutual respect.
Kindest regards,
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Jennifer B. Boysko
Member, Senate of Virginia
Representing the 38th Senate District making up the northernmost portions of Fairfax County (Great Falls, Herndon, McLean, Reston, WolfTrap, parts of unincorporated Vienna and a slice of Falls Church)

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I’m excited to be back in Richmond for the 2026 General Assembly Session. During Session, I work with my Chief of Staff Karen Harrison, session aides Toby Anthony and Mallory Lenz, interns from Hollins University - Mary Sheetz and Via Adongo, and interns from the University of Richmond - Morgan Koop and Michelle Bergman, and in District, Kathy Shupe, Juliet Morro, and Aditi Goel. For constituent services and to schedule meetings with your community group, please call (703) 437-0086 or email [email protected]. Friend me on Facebook [[link removed]] and follow me on X [[link removed]] and Instagram [[link removed]] .
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