Navy, lawmakers come together to discuss critical quality-of-life improvements for sailors
NORFOLK, Va. — Even since the string of suicides in 2022 and 2023, Navy leaders have been laser-focused on what they can do to improve the quality of life for sailors. Members of Congress and municipal leaders are equally concerned, and they all met Monday at Naval Station Norfolk. The conversation largely focused on Newport […]
Virginia Beach city leaders to push for F-35 fighter jets at NAS Oceana
VIRGINIA BEACH — Hardly a day goes by in Virginia Beach when aircraft don’t fly overhead. The U.S. Navy’s East Coast master jet base sits in the middle of the city, and its civilian neighbors inevitably grow accustomed to the rumbles in the sky. “We coexist,” said Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson. Naval Air Station Oceana […]
Hunters and Anglers Cheer House Introduction of the Bipartisan ACE Reauthorization Act
Lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to boost funding and provide crucial enhancements to conservation programs benefiting fish and wildlife. The America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 was introduced in the House on Friday June 21, 2024. The ACE Reauthorization Act is sponsored by Representatives Wittman (R-Va.), Kiggans (R- Va.), Dingell (D-Mich.), and Thompson (D-Calif.), […]
Local leaders want Navy to place F-35 fighter jets at Naval Air Station Oceana
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Local leaders are making a push to ensure the Navy locates F-35C Lightning Joint Strike Fighters at the East Coast Master Jet Base, Naval Air Station Oceana. Manufacturer Lockheed Martin describes the F-35 as “the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter jet in the world.” Unfortunately for Oceana, Joint Strike Fighter Wing in […]
Congresswoman Kiggans responds to veteran complaints regarding chiropractic care denials
The News 3 Investigative Team continues to follow through on veterans being outraged at how the Hampton VA is treating them. We asked Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who is on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and is the chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, what she is doing about the issue. Certain veterans […]
Kiggans Supports Legislation to Improve Access to Medicare Services
WASHINGTON, DC: Last week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined Representatives Mike Kelly (PA-16), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Larry Buschon (IN-08), and Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) in reintroducing the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. This bill, which was unanimously passed by the House during the 117th Congress, would streamline the prior authorization process under Medicare Advantage to […]
Rep. Kiggans, Virginia Beach leaders want Navy to send F-35s to NAS Oceana
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach City Council could soon back a push to bring new jets to Naval Air Station Oceana. Mayor Bobby Dyer and Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson are putting forward a resolution that will formalize the city’s support and openness for having the U.S. Navy locate new F-35C Lightning II joint […]
House Passes Bill Containing Kiggans’ Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC: Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the below statement following the passage of H.R. 8070 the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), FY25, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 217-199. The legislation authorizes critical U.S. defense systems, counters China’s growing aggression, modernizes our fighting force, and […]
Kiggans, Colleagues Work to Keep Shoreline Communities Safe
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced she has joined Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03) in introducing the Prevent Environmental Hazards Act, legislation that would expand the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to cover long-term erosion and advance collapse payments. The Commonwealth of Virginia is regularly struck by hurricanes and tropical storms, with shoreline communities being deeply […]
Kean, Caraveo, Kiggans introduce The Increasing medication Access for Seniors Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) Thursday introduced The Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act. The bipartisan legislation would increase awareness and outreach of Medicare beneficiaries’ ability to spread prescription drug costs over the course of a year. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Medicare beneficiaries will have the […]