Kiggans Introduces Bill to Expand National Flood Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, DC: 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 affected […]
Rep. Kiggans continues questioning Hampton VA Medical Center after delayed cancer diagnosis
HAMPTON, Va. — Rep. Jen Kiggans is continuing to push for answers at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The House Committee on Veterans Affairs says they’re investigating what they call credible allegations of patient safety concerns, medical incompetence and employee retaliation at the Hampton VA. Those concerns were first raised in April. In a […]
New legislation could help Virginia families retain critical health care benefits.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Marisa Norman walked into a Virginia Beach library prepared to learn how it works. It’s one place she’s considering working at. Marisa has special needs. Much of the care she receives comes from a state Medicaid program her family has been able to enroll in. Her family has been approved for […]
Rep. Kiggans to Newsmax: Washing Vietnam Memorial ‘Very Special’
Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., told Newsmax on Monday that working to “clean and preserve” the Vietnam War Memorial with some of her fellow legislators is a “very special” experience. Kiggans joined with several veterans serving in Congress, including Reps. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., and Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., to help wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial over the […]
Kiggans praises passage of defense bill
Rep. Jen Kiggans praised the passage of the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. Click here to watch the video.
Kiggans blasts Veterans Affairs after missed deadline for Hampton VA Medical Center investigation
The Department of Veterans Affairs is under fire for missing the deadline to provide information on the Hampton VA Medical Center to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs following allegations of employee retaliation and substandard care. The House committee launched an investigation after lawmakers said they met with medical professionals and whistleblowers who work at […]
Housing and Child Care in the Same Building? Lawmakers Want Study of Idea to Ease Twin Problems Facing Troops
As service members struggle with both housing availability and child care access, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers thinks they have a solution: Why not put them in the same building? A bill being introduced Friday by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., and Jen Kiggans, R-Va., would make the military services study the possibility of building apartment-style […]
Navy cuts ribbon on new training center at Naval Air Station Oceana
After a flyover and remarks, the ribbon was cut Tuesday for the John “Bag” Hefti Global LVC Operations Center at Naval Air Station Oceana. LVC stands for Live, Virtual, Constructive training. “Ladies and gentleman, LVC is game-changing,” U.S. Fleet Forces Commander Adm. Daryl Caudle said as he spoke to the crowd gathered for the event. […]
Regional law enforcement training center requires facelift
The Creeds Law Enforcement Training Facility in Virginia Beach will receive new federal funding to allow for more upgrades to the regional training center. The funding comes after it received an $8 million grant last September to improve the training facility. The facility, which was a former World War II airfield, is operated by the […]
Kiggans Introduces Care for Military Kids Act
Today, Congresswoman Kiggans (VA-02) announced the introduction of her legislation, the Care for Military Kids Act. This bipartisan bill, which Congresswoman Kiggans introduced with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), aims to ensure servicemembers can maintain critical healthcare coverage and medical services for their children no matter where their service takes them. Specifically, the Care for Military […]