Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, representing Virginia's 2nd district, has been active on social media, sharing updates and reflections on recent legislative developments and historical commemorations. Her tweets over the past few days highlight her legislative efforts and commemorate significant historical events.
On December 6, 2024, Congresswoman Kiggans expressed gratitude towards Senators Richard Blumenthal and Thom Tillis for introducing her Care for Military Kids Act in the Senate. She stated, "Thank you to @SenBlumenthal & @SenThomTillis for introducing my Care for Military Kids Act in the Senate! This bill, which has already passed the House, will allow military families to maintain critical Medicaid long-term care coverage for their children if they are relocated…” The legislation aims to support military families by ensuring continuous healthcare coverage for their children during relocations.
On December 7, 2024, Kiggans marked the anniversary of Pearl Harbor with a reflective message. She tweeted, "Eighty-three years ago, our world changed forever with the attack on Pearl Harbor… The sacrifice and resilience showed by those brave Americans remind us of the true meaning of heroism. Let us never forget their courage and the lessons learned from that fateful day." Her message underscored the importance of remembering historical sacrifices and learning from past events.
In a tweet dated December 8, 2024, Kiggans celebrated a legislative achievement related to military personnel. She noted her role in securing a pay raise as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), stating "This is an incredible investment that will improve the lives of our servicemembers and their families…! I am proud to have fought hard to include this long overdue pay raise in the #NDAA as a member of the bipartisan Quality of Life Panel!" This initiative reflects her commitment to enhancing service members' quality of life.
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