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Kiggans Aims to Prevent Future Chain of Command Breakdowns within National Security Council

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jan 16, 2024

Yesterday, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Securing the Chain of Command Continuity Act following reports that essential members of the U.S. government, including the President, were left in the dark over the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s recent absence due to health challenges.

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Kiggans, Wittman Push DOD to Utilize Virginia’s Nuclear Energy to Power Indo-Pacific Command

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jan 11, 2024

January 10, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she and Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) called on Admiral John Aquilino of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to urge the U.S. Department of Defense to capitalize on Virginia’s nuclear energy capabilities to boost sustainable power to military facilities, long-range missile defense systems, and command and control centers.

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Kiggans Secures Overdue Purple Heart Medal for Veteran’s Family

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jan 6, 2024

On Monday, December 18, 2023, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) presented the family of deceased United States Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) Frank Cermak Junior with the Purple Heart Medal he earned in 2012.

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Kiggans, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Coastal Ecosystems

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Dec 26, 2023

On December 23, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans announced that she has joined Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49), Brian Mast (FL-21), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) to introduce the bipartisan Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act.

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Kiggans, Colleagues Lead Effort to Provide Backpay for Delayed Servicemember Promotions

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Dec 25, 2023

On December 21, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she has joined Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) to introduce the bipartisan Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023.

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House Passes Transformational Defense Bill with Kiggans’ Support

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Dec 20, 2023

On December 14, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2670, the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Kiggans Hosts Isle of Wight K-9 Training School at U.S. Capitol

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Dec 14, 2023

Last week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) hosted future service dogs from American K-9 Interdiction (AK9I) in Carrsville at the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness about the important work AK9I is doing to keep local Virginia communities safe.

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Kiggans Votes to Root Out Foreign Influence in U.S. Education

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Dec 13, 2023

On December 9, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 5933, the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act.

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Kiggans Calls on DoD to Provide Transparency on Servicemember Mental Health

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Dec 13, 2023

On December 6, Congresswoman Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she has called on Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin to provide transparency regarding the Department of Defense’s (DoD) mental health policies for servicemembers.

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Kiggans’ Legislation to Improve Veteran Healthcare and Safety Passes U.S. House

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Dec 7, 2023

On December 4, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans’ (VA-02) bipartisan Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement (COPE) Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The COPE Act would increase mental health resources available to caregivers of America’s veteran population by establishing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grant programs for entities that support caregiver mental health and well-being.

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Kiggans Calls on Congress to Adopt Pro-Small Business Policies

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Dec 6, 2023

On December 1, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she joined Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) and more than 140 of their colleagues in urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to include pro-small business tax provisions in any end-of-year legislative package.

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Kiggans Statement on Santos Expulsion

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Dec 5, 2023

On December 1, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the below statement on her vote to expel Congressman George Santos (NY-03) from the U.S. House of Representatives following a report from the Ethics Committee detailing numerous illegal acts and other wrongdoings:

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Kiggans Votes to Restrict Funding from Iranian Regime

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Dec 4, 2023

On November 30, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 5691, the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act, which re-freezes the $6 billion that were unfrozen by the Biden Administration as a part of August’s hostage exchange deal.

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Kiggans, Ryan Introduce Bill to Expand VA Benefits for Guardsmen, Reservists

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Nov 28, 2023

On November 22, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she and Army veteran Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-19) have introduced the Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act.

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Kiggans, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Medicare Coverage

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Nov 22, 2023

On November 20, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced they have introduced Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023 to expand Medicare coverage for medical nutrition plans and addressing health disparities.

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Kiggans’ Statement on Signing of Stopgap Funding Measure

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Nov 21, 2023

On November 17, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the below statement after H.R. 6363, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, was signed into law following the passage of both the U.S. House and Senate.

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Kiggans Introduces Bill to Increase Access to National Parks for Disabled Veterans

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Nov 16, 2023

On November 9, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) introduced the Military and Veterans in Parks (MVP) Act.

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Kiggans Saves Constituents Over $1 Million through Casework Services

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Nov 8, 2023

On November 1, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that her office has saved more than $1,206,228 for constituents seeking help with federal agencies since she was sworn into office on January 7, 2023.

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Kiggans, McClellan Lead Charge to Protect Water Supply

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Nov 2, 2023

On October 30, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced she and Congresswomen Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) have introduced H.R. 6095, the Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act.

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Kiggans Votes to Resume the People’s Work

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Nov 1, 2023

On October 25, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) was elected to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives.