Jen Kiggans U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Jen Kiggans U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, representing Virginia's 2nd district since 2023, has recently shared several legislative updates and initiatives via social media. Her focus remains on improving the lives of veterans through various acts and bills.
On November 18, 2024, Kiggans emphasized the importance of increasing veterans' access to public lands. She stated that such access "will improve mental health outcomes and available recreation activities for our military heroes." She urged the Senate to act on her MVP Act and invited readers to check out her guest column in the Virginian-Pilot. "Increasing veterans' access to our public lands will improve mental health outcomes and available recreation activities for our military heroes...! It's time for the Senate to act on my MVP Act. Check out my guest column in the @virginianpilot!"
On November 19, 2024, Kiggans highlighted key components of a comprehensive legislative package aimed at expanding services for veterans. This includes the Elizabeth Dole Homecare Act, which aims to expand access to home- and community-based services at every VA medical center; her COPE Act, designed to enhance mental health resources for caregivers; and her VA Medical Center Security Report Act. "- Contains the Elizabeth Dole Homecare Act to expand access to home- and community-based services at every VA medical center,
- Includes my COPE Act to expand access to mental health resources for caregivers,
- Encompasses my VA Medical Center Security Report Act, which require…"
Also on November 19, Kiggans announced that the House had passed H.R. 8371, known as the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. She described it as an "incredible bill" that will significantly enhance the lives of veterans and their families nationwide. "The House just passed H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act…! This incredible bill will significantly improve the lives of veterans and their families across the country."
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