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Kiggans, Female Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Birth Control

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jul 19, 2023

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.

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Kiggans, Davis, Ciscomani Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veterans Caregivers

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jul 18, 2023

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.

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National Defense Authorization Act Passes House with Kiggans’ Support

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jul 17, 2023

On July 15,2023, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House.

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Eastern Shore Times area weekly mass times

By Eastern Shore Times | Jul 15, 2023

The following parishes in the Eastern Shore Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kiggans Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Boost Domestic Chip Manufacturing While Maintaining Critical Environmental Protections

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), along with Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22), and Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), introduced the Building Chips in America Act.

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Eastern Shore Times area weekly mass times

By Eastern Shore Times | Jul 8, 2023

The following parishes in the Eastern Shore Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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By Eastern Shore Times | Jul 1, 2023

The following parishes in the Eastern Shore Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kiggans Scores Wins in Congress’ Defense Package

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 22, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced she sponsored and cosponsored several important amendments that were included in the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markup, which passed the House Armed Service Committee in the early hours of June 22, 2023:

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Kiggans, HASC Republicans Deliver Transformational Defense Bill to House Floor

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 22, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after the conclusion of the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Kiggans Votes To Limit Executive Overreach

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jun 25, 2023

On June 14, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 277, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2023.

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Eastern Shore Times area weekly mass times

By Eastern Shore Times | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the Eastern Shore Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kiggans Secures Sailor Standard of Care Act Provisions in Annual Defense Package

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 21, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) successfully amended the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to include provisions of her Sailor Standard of Care Act.

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ICYMI: Kiggans, Davis Introduce Legislation Honoring Fallen Heroes

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 14 (Flag Day), Navy veteran Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Air Force veteran Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) introduced the bipartisan Honor and Remember Flag Recognition Act of 2023.

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By Eastern Shore Times | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Eastern Shore Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kiggans Cosponsors Resolution to Permanently Improve Access to Virtual Healthcare

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Last week, Congressional Nursing Caucus Vice Chair Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined fellow former Navy helicopter pilot Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Expanded Telehealth Access Act.

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Kiggans Leads Bipartisan Group of Women Veterans to Designate Women Veterans Appreciation Day

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 13, on the 75th anniversary of women being permitted to serve in the Armed Forces, Navy veteran Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) was joined by fellow Navy veteran Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Air Force veterans Congresswomen Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Army veteran Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) in introducing a resolution designating June 12 as Women Veterans Appreciation Day.

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Eastern Shore Times area weekly mass times

By Eastern Shore Times | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the Eastern Shore Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kiggans Votes to Cut Spending, Avoid Disastrous Default

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jun 6, 2023

On June 1, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, passed the U.S. House.

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Kiggans Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Mental Health Resources for Caregivers of U.S. Veterans

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 30, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced she has introduced the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement (COPE) Act alongside fellow veteran Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06).

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Eastern Shore Times area weekly mass times

By Eastern Shore Times | Jun 3, 2023

The following parishes in the Eastern Shore Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.