Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, addressed the subcommittee’s hearing on the investigation into the Hampton, Virginia Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Hampton VAMC). This inquiry followed concerns that led to changes in some of the facility’s leadership.
Kiggans opened with a call to order and welcomed witnesses. She requested unanimous consent for Representative Scott to participate in questioning, which was granted without objection.
Kiggans reflected on her congressional journey, noting an unexpected volume of VA-related issues. “Since beginning my first term nearly two years ago, these issues are the most common complaints people call my office about,” she stated. Her role as Chairwoman has exposed her to multiple instances of poor leadership and mismanagement within VA facilities, including Hampton VAMC.
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