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Kiggans, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Condemn Hamas’ Sexual Violence

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Feb 2, 2024

On January 25, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), and Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06) have introduced legislation to forcefully condemn Hamas’ use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war on and since October 7th.

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Kiggans, Sherrill Introduce Legislation to Bolster Post-Military Employment

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Feb 1, 2024

On January 30, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that she and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) have introduced two pieces of legislation – the Service Member Apprenticeship Act and the College Opportunities for Service Members Act – to help expand educational and job opportunities for servicemembers who are transitioning back to civilian life

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Kiggans Issues Statement on Servicemember Deaths in Jordan

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jan 31, 2024

On January 28, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement regarding reportsthat three American servicemembers were killed and 25 were wounded in an Iran-backed unmanned drone attack in Jordan.

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Kiggans Votes to Avoid Shutdown, Says Washington’s Games Must End

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jan 24, 2024

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 2872, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act.

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Kiggans’ Bill to Increase Access to National Parks for Disabled Veterans Advances to House Floor

By Eastern Shore Times Report | Jan 20, 2024

On January 18, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans’ (VA-02) bipartisan Military and Veterans in Parks (MVP) Act passed out of the House Committee on Natural Resources as a part of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act.

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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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2024 Session Update: Virginia House of Delegates Kicks Off 60-Day Session

By Eastern Shore Times | Jan 14, 2024

The 2024 General Assembly Session in Virginia has officially begun, with the swearing-in of all 140 legislators. In the House, Don Scott of Portsmouth has been elected as Speaker, while Paul Nardo has been re-elected as Clerk. Delegate Mike Cherry, who serves on the Education and Health committees, has also been appointed to the Privileges & Elections committee.Governor Youngkin delivered his State of the Commonwealth address, highlighting the progress made in the state and outlining his goals for the coming year. Delegate Cherry commended the Governor's focus on mental...

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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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GOP, Democratic lawmakers offer bipartisan bill to ban labor trafficking in Virginia

By Eastern Shore Times | Jan 10, 2024

Del. Mike Cherry and Del. Karrie Delaney have introduced bipartisan legislation to combat human-labor trafficking in Virginia. The bill, known as House Bill 633, has the support of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration and the state attorney general's office. This legislation aims to put an end to what Del. Cherry describes as "modern-day slavery" in the state.Under the proposed legislation, labor trafficking would be classified as a Class 4 felony, the same as sex trafficking. If the person being trafficked is a minor, it would be considered a Class 3 felony. The bill...

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Delegate Mike Cherry Introduces Legislation to Support 9-1-1 Dispatchers, Ban Personal Use of Campaign Funds

By Eastern Shore Times | Jan 9, 2024

Delegate Mike Cherry, a Republican from Colonial Heights, has recently introduced three new bills aimed at supporting 9-1-1 dispatchers and banning the personal use of campaign funds. House Bill 630 and House Bill 631 propose enhanced retirement benefits for local and state dispatchers respectively. Cherry emphasizes the importance of recognizing these dispatchers as first responders and providing them with the retirement benefits they deserve."Our dispatchers are the very first of our first responders," Cherry states. "The General Assembly should work diligently to...

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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: