On October 23, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced she has introduced H.R. 5956, the GI Bill Improvement Act of 2023. H.R. 5956 would amend current law to improve transparency and provide more resources for those looking to use GI Billbenefits.
On October 12, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) urged Congressional appropriators to provide robust funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which helps harden nonprofit organizations and protect them from terror attacks, including houses of worship such as synagogues.
On October 11, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are demanding answers from the Department of Defense (DoD) following a shocking Government Accountability Office (GAO) report which details poor living conditions on ten unspecified military bases across the United States.
On October 11, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced she has cosponsored a bipartisan resolution to condemn Hamas’ brutal and unprovoked attacks, reaffirm Congress’ unwavering support for Israel, and mourn the thousands killed and wounded since October 7, 2023, including at least 14 Americans. H.Res. 768 also condemns Iran’s support of terrorist groups – including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad – and urges swift and full enforcement of U.S. sanctions to prevent further funding of these groups throughout the Middle East and beyond.
On September 30, Congresswoman Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement upon the passage of H.R. 5860, which fully funds the United States Government through November 17, 2023.
On September 25, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) have introduced the bipartisan Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training (TREAT) for Youth Act.
On September 20, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) issued the following statement after the House failed to advance H.R. 4365, which would fund the Department of Defense for Fiscal Year 2024.
On September 14, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after a delay in consideration of H.R. 4365, which would fund the Department of Defense for Fiscal Year 2024:
Last week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined three colleagues from the House Armed Services Committee for a Congressional Delegation trip to Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan.
Virginia's General Assembly has passed the 2023 budget bill, with Gov. Glenn Youngkin acknowledging the approval of more than $1 billion in tax relief alongside investments in education, law enforcement and behavioral health care transformation.
The Virginia Court of Appeals has ruled that wine shipping companies employing drop-shipping strategies must now secure a state license for every step within their supply chain, in contrast to the previous regulation focused solely on the company's home office.
On Ausgut 14, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced she has introduced the Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2023 alongside Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), and Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04).
On July 27, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 4366, which provides funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) and fully appropriates funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and related agencies for fiscal year 2024.
On July 18,2023, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced she has introduced the Orally Taken Contraception Act of 2023 alongside Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) in order to increase access to over-the-counter birth control.
This week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Veterans Caregiver Application and Appeals Reform (CARE) Act of 2023. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Senate version last month.