South Tidewater News

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, representing Virginia's 2nd district, recently shared a series of updates on her activities in Washington and her engagements on significant issues. Serving since 2023, Kiggans has been active in both hosting events and participating in discussions relevant to her legislative duties.

On November 24, 2024, Congresswoman Kiggans highlighted a busy week spent in Washington, D.C., meeting with various groups and visitors at the Capitol. She expressed enthusiasm about these interactions, stating: "We had a busy week back in Washington hosting friends and visitors in the Capitol...! It was great to meet with the @ConsEnergyNet, @VIMS_News, @Securing_Energy, students advocating for more recess (an issue I wholeheartedly support!), and more! Thank you for visiting!!…”

The following day, on November 25, 2024, she brought attention to the impact of myotonic dystrophy in the United States. In her post she stated: "Myotonic dystrophy affects more than 150,000 people in the United States... This genetic disorder causes progressive muscle weakness and is the most common type of adult-onset muscular dystrophy. Last week I was honored to receive the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation's Congressional…”

On November 26, 2024, Kiggans underscored the importance of U.S.-South Korea relations by attending a roundtable discussion with South Korean Ambassador H.E. Hyundong Cho. Her statement read: "South Korea is one of our most important allies in the Indo-Pacific region...! This week I joined other members of Congress for a roundtable with the Ambassador of South Korea to the US, H.E. Hyundong Cho. We had an important discussion about the ways our two nations can continue…"