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, recently shared several updates via her Twitter account. Kiggans, who has served in the U.S. Congress since 2023 after replacing Elaine Luria, highlighted local efforts in security and environmental conservation.
On April 22, 2025, Kiggans reported the efforts of the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force, noting that "Since February, the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force has arrested 521 criminal illegal immigrants – 132 of which were affiliated with dangerous gangs like MS-13 & Tren de Aragua." She praised the work of state law enforcement, mentioning "@GovernorVA, & @ICEgov" for their contributions to safety in the Commonwealth. The tweet can be viewed here.
In another post made on the same day, she offered additional resources for those interested in the topic, directing followers to more information with "Read more here".
Later that day, Kiggans celebrated Earth Day with a focus on environmental preservation, tweeting, "Happy #EarthDay! From the Chesapeake Bay to our beautiful coastlines, #VA02 is home to some amazing natural treasures that I’m committed to preserving for future generations." She expressed a desire for collaboration in environmental care, which can be found here.
Jen Kiggans, aged 51, was born in Tampa, Florida, and has been residing in Virginia Beach. She began her political career in the Virginia Senate before transitioning to the U.S. Congress. A graduate of Old Dominion University, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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