Congresswoman Jen Kiggans

Happy Veterans Day to the men and women in #VA02 and across the country who have served our great nation in uniform! Today and every day, we thank you and your families for the sacrifices you have made in defense of the country we all love….! 🇺🇸

I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Congressman Bill Whitehurst. For nearly 20 years, Congressman Whitehurst proudly represented Hampton Roads in the House of Representatives, advocating for our military community, our Commonwealth, and our country. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones as they navigate this difficult time.

Happy Birthday to @USMC…! For 251 years, the men and women of our Marine Corps have served our nation with courage and unwavering commitment. Semper Fi!

Happy National Nurse Practitioners Week to our healthcare heroes across the nation and here in #VA02! As a geriatric nurse practitioner, I am proud to represent all nurse practitioners in Congress and to be your voice in Washington. Thank you to our amazing NPs for providing exceptional healthcare to those in need….!

🚨Virginia🚨TODAY is Election Day…! Polls are open until 7pm. To find your polling location, visit elections.virginia.gov/casti…!

Community safety and law and order begin with a secure southern border. For 17 straight months, there have been zero releases at the southern border, a clear sign that strong border enforcement and effective policies are making a difference. We must continue supporting the men and women on the front lines who work every day to protect our communities…!

Happy Halloween #VA02…! 🎃 Hope you all get to enjoy more treats than tricks today! And be sure to watch out for our tiny trick-or-treaters tonight…! #HappyHalloween

Yesterday I was joined by Congressman Brett Guthrie for a tour of STIHL’s manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach…! We had the opportunity to meet with company leadership and see firsthand the important work being done to support good paying jobs and local domestic manufacturing in Hampton Roads. Thank you to @RepGuthrie for coming to #VA02 and to @STIHLUSA for your continued investment in Virginia!

This morning I celebrated the opening of a new McDonald’s franchise right here in Virginia Beach..! This restaurant will bring 50 new jobs to the area and provide delicious hamburgers and fries for everyone! The franchise also presented checks to @OceanLakesHS Athletics and @operationsmile in support of their work in our community. Thank you to Zak Hayes and the @McDonalds team for the invitation and for investing in Virginia Beach…!

Yesterday I joined Navy leaders, maritime industry stakeholders, and policymakers at the Ironclad Maritime Summit to discuss the future of American shipbuilding! As a Navy veteran, I know how critical our shipyards and continued investment in shipbuilding are to maintaining a mission-ready fleet, strengthening national security, and supporting our regional economy. Thank you to @HRVA_Alliance and @navyleaguehr for bringing us together for this important conversation…!

I'm excited to see CMS announce a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain over 4,000 nurses in nursing homes across the country, particularly in rural and underserved communities…! As a geriatric nurse practitioner, I know firsthand how important our nursing workforce is to providing quality care and this investment will help strengthen our workforce and expand career opportunities for years to come! Read more👉cms.gov/newsroom/press-relea…

We said a special thank you to the @asymca staff at the recent Military Families Fall Fest we attended! I am personally grateful for ALL they do to support our servicemembers and their families…! From providing essential resources to creating opportunities for military families to connect, your work makes a real difference in our Hampton Roads community. I’m grateful for your continued dedication to those who serve our nation and the families who stand beside them!

We said a special thank you to the @asymca staff at the recent Military Families Fall Fest we attended! I am personally grateful for ALL they do to support our servicemembers and their families…! From providing essential resources to creating opportunities for military families to connect, your work makes a real difference in our Hampton Roads community. I’m grateful for your continued dedication to those who serve our nation and the families who stand beside them!

Our public shipyards are critical to keeping our fleet mission-ready..! I’m proud to join @RepGoodlander in introducing the “Shipyard Modernization Sustainment Act” to strengthen oversight of the Navy’s shipyard modernization efforts, keep projects on schedule, and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. As a Navy veteran, I’ll always fight to ensure our shipyards have the resources they need to support our national defense…! Read my press release👉kiggans.house.gov/2026/10/26…

I joined the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads for their Military Family Festival and Resource Fair in Virginia Beach today…! Our military families make tremendous sacrifices in service to our nation, and events like this are a great way to bring our community together while connecting families with valuable resources and support. Thank you to the @asymca and everyone who helped make this special day possible for our military families…!

This morning I joined the @alzassociation and our Hampton Roads community at Chesapeake City Park for the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s.” This important event brings friends and families together to raise awareness, support those living with Alzheimer’s and their loved ones, and advance the fight to find a cure. Thank you to everyone who came out to walk, volunteer, and support this meaningful cause…! (& it was so amazing to see my former colleagues from EVMS who work everyday to take care of those impacted by Alzheimer’s…!)

I joined Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and Hunt Military Communities to celebrate a major milestone in expanding privatized unaccompanied housing for the Navy…! As a Navy veteran and the representative of #VA02, home to so many servicemembers and their families, I know how important quality housing is to military readiness and quality of life. This project will help deliver modernized housing for our Sailors across Hampton Roads, ensuring they have the living conditions they deserve. Thank you to @HuntMilitary, @SECNAV, and everyone involved for your commitment to improving the quality of life for those who serve our great nation…! ⚓️🇺🇸

The Working Families Tax Cut that I proudly voted for delivered relief for small businesses across #VA02. By locking in the 20% small business deduction, @HouseGOP is supporting the men and women that create jobs and drive our local economies…!

Families visiting our federal beaches deserve to know that proper lifeguard coverage is in place to keep their loved ones safe…! Earlier this year, my bipartisan Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act passed the House, and it allows the Department of the Interior to partner with local governments to address lifeguard staffing shortages at federal beaches while reimbursing communities for the costs they take on. As the Representative of a coastal district, I’m proud to lead this effort to improve water safety for families visiting our beaches…!