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, has been active on social media, sharing her views and updates regarding defense innovation and legislative progress. Her recent tweets reflect her commitment to improving the defense sector and supporting military personnel.
On December 11, 2024, Congresswoman Kiggans expressed concerns about the current state of defense innovation in the federal government. She stated, "Today, defense innovation has been suffocated by bureaucracy in the federal government… That must change if we are to restore deterrence on the world stage. Proud that the #NDAA streamlines defense contracting and increases shipbuilding workforce education partnerships!"
Later that day, she reported a significant legislative achievement with bipartisan support. Kiggans tweeted on December 11, 2024: "I am proud to report that the House just passed the FY25 #NDAA by a bipartisan vote of 281 – 140…! This bill does so much to improve the quality of life for our servicemembers and will ensure our military has the necessary tools to preserve peace through strength!! #VA02"
On December 12, 2024, Congresswoman Kiggans showed her support for the Navy in anticipation of a traditional sporting event. She tweeted: "It’s #ArmyNavyGame Week and I have one thing to say… Go Navy Beat Army!"