HB673 directs the Department of Conservation and Recreation to prioritize funding for projects in low-income areas and those using nature-based solutions when distributing loans or grants from the Resilient Virginia Revolving Fund.
The Virginia State Senate passed HB673 on February 20, 2024 by a vote of 28 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the government should not pick winners and losers based on income or “preferred” environmental strategies. The United States were founded on the principle that “all men are created equal,” and taxpayer dollars should not be used to benefit select groups over others. HB673 injects social engineering into grant distribution, favoring certain communities while sidelining others, rather than ensuring funds are allocated based on need and merit.