Suhas Subramanyam — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Virginia, 2026

Suhas Subramanyam supported the Laken Riley Act, which mandates the detention of undocumented individuals charged with specific crimes by the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, he co-led an effort to urge the administration to exempt international adoptions from a policy pausing visa issuances for 75 countries, disputing the claim that immigrants are a financial burden. He also spoke out against this indefinite visa ban.

Suhas Subramanyam voted against a Republican Continuing Resolution, stating it would raise healthcare costs and cut vital federal programs. He supports extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, emphasizing the need to prevent skyrocketing premiums and ensure millions retain health insurance. He co-sponsored H.R. 247 to permanently extend these credits. He also advocates for affordable reproductive healthcare, including IVF and bodily autonomy, sponsoring an amendment in Virginia to protect reproductive freedom.

““Extending the ACA tax credits has always been an imperative. We cannot allow health insurance premiums to skyrocket when families are already facing high costs. This vote should have happened months ago, but instead House Republican leadership decided they would rather shut down the government than save health care. Without this extension, four million Americans stand to lose their health insurance, burdening small businesses and saddling families with higher out-of-pocket costs and medical debt. It is clear that we need comprehensive changes to our health care system to make it more affordable and accessible. I will continue to fight for lower costs and quality, affordable care for all Virginians.” — U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam, statement after bill to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits passes House.”

Suhas Subramanyam advocates for bold climate action and environmental protection, achieving a 100% lifetime score on Virginia LCV’s Conservation Scorecard and an endorsement from the League of Conservation Voters. As a legislator, he sponsored or co-sponsored nearly 30 bills on environmental justice and climate, including measures to ban PFAS chemicals and establish a low- and zero-emissions vehicle program. He views climate change as an emergency, aiming to create a sustainable future, and opposed the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

““I am proud of my record on climate and democracy bills. I have always said that I will legislate for the next 10 years, not just the next 10 months. As I think about the future for my two young daughters, and about the future of our planet and democracy, nothing is more important to me than these priorities.” – LCVAF Questionnaire”

Suhas Subramanyam supports abortion rights and reproductive freedom, advocating for federal protection to ensure access to affordable and safe reproductive healthcare across the country. In the Virginia General Assembly, he sponsored a constitutional amendment to protect reproductive freedom and believes Congress must prioritize this issue. He also supports in-vitro fertilization and opposes state-level bans on reproductive freedom.

““Millions of Virginians of every political and religious background support a woman’s right to choose, and I’m proud to have championed reproductive rights for years in the General Assembly,” said Suhas Subramanyam, American Bazaar, December 21, 2023.”

Suhas Subramanyam opposes prolonged foreign conflicts, emphasizing Congress's role in military authorization and criticizing foreign policies that seek regime change. He advocates prioritizing domestic spending over foreign interventions, as seen with Venezuela. He also voiced concerns about the 2026 Bangladesh elections, calling them a "sham poll" due to anti-Hindu hate, and led an effort for international adoption exemptions from visa pauses.

““I don’t think that we should go around and try to turn every country and change every regime into one that we like better. We would be doing that to hundreds of countries,” Subramanyam said. (Loudoun Now)”

Research pending more substantial sources.

As a Virginia Senator, Suhas Subramanyam sponsored a five-day waiting period for firearm purchases (SB 273) and co-patroned bills to prohibit automatic weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices. He aims to enhance community safety and ensure his daughters feel secure in school, while respecting the Second Amendment. He has been endorsed by Giffords for his efforts in gun violence prevention.

“Passing common sense gun violence prevention measures will make people safer and save lives across the Commonwealth,” said Senator Subramanyam. “I want my two girls to live in a future where they feel safe in their schools instead of needing armed security, active shooter drills, and bulletproof windows.”