South Tidewater News

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, representing Virginia's 2nd District, recently shared updates on her legislative achievements via a series of tweets. These communications provide insights into her ongoing efforts in environmental conservation and legislative progress.

On December 2, 2024, Congresswoman Kiggans announced that the "Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act" was signed into law. She expressed pride in this development, stating that the law will update the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to conserve an additional 100,000 acres of Virginia coastline. The act aims to prevent property damage and save lives "I'm proud to report that my Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act was singed into law last week...! This law updates the Coastal Barrier Resources Act and will conserve an additional 100,000 acres of Virginia Coastline, prevent property damage, and save lives!"

Furthering her commitment to conservation efforts, on December 4, 2024, Kiggans reported the passage of "America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act" in the House. As a co-leader of this initiative, she emphasized its potential impact on reauthorizing federal conservation programs designed to preserve natural resources "We just passed 'America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act' which I was proud to co-lead in the House...! If signed into law, this legislation will reauthorize federal conservation programs to preserve our nation's natural resources."