Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 7365, which would designate the United States Post Office located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach as the Colonel Edward D. Shames Post Office Building. Colonel Shames was a proud Virginian, a decorated World War II veteran, and a member of one of the most storied units in American military history: Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Colonel Shames enlisted in the Army in 1942 and volunteered to become a paratrooper.
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Jennifer Kiggans
Representative · Virginia · Republican
Jennifer Kiggans
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 7365, which would designate the United States Post Office located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach as the Colonel Edward D. Shames Post Office Building. Colonel Shames was a proud Virginian, a decorated World War II veteran, and a member of one the most storied units in American military history: Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Colonel Shames enlisted in the Army in 1942 and volunteered to become a paratrooper.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. For far too long, Vladimir Putin has waged unprovoked war against the Ukrainian people, a war that has cost countless lives and threatened our allies across Europe. This bipartisan legislation ensures the United States has the tools it needs to bring Russia to the table and secure a just and lasting peace. Oil and gas exports are the lifeblood of the Russian war machine. A significant share of the revenue funding Putin's invasion comes directly from the sale of Russian energy on the global market.
Biography
Jennifer Kiggans, a former Navy helicopter pilot and geriatric nurse practitioner, was elected to represent Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District in 2022. In Congress, she focuses on strengthening national security, supporting veterans, and improving healthcare access. Kiggans sits on the House Armed Services Committee, where she advocates for military readiness and led efforts to secure resources for Hampton Roads' naval community. She approaches her work with a practical, service-oriented mindset, prioritizing the needs of her coastal district and its military families.
Education
- M.S., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN2012
- B.S., Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA2011
- B.A., Boston University, Boston, MA1993
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2023–PresentRepresented Virginia's 2nd congressional district for 2 terms.
Virginia State Senator, 7th District
2020–2022Represented Virginia's 7th Senate district after winning the 2019 election.
Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Worked as an adult geriatric nurse practitioner at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Private Practice
Practiced as an adult geriatric nurse practitioner in private practice.
United States Navy Helicopter Pilot
Served as a Navy pilot for about ten years, flying H-46 and H-3 helicopters.
English Teacher, JET Programme
1993–1994Taught English in Japan through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme.
Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National Security45%
Taxation10%
Public Lands and Natural Resources5%
Health5%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Jennifer Kiggans's record in Congress.
Veterans Affairs
Co-sponsored the Veterans' True Choice Act to expand veterans’ access to health care providers outside the VA system.
Military Spouse Employment
Introduced the Military Spouse Employment Act to improve job opportunities for military spouses through federal hiring preferences.
Coastal Resilience Funding
Secured funding for coastal resilience projects in Hampton Roads to address flooding and infrastructure needs.
Support for Shipyard Workers
Advocated for increased investment in naval shipyards, supporting jobs and modernization at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Committee Assignments
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- House Committee on Natural Resources
- House Committee on Armed Services
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