Jennifer A. Kiggans
- Previous profession
- Nurse practitioner; Adjunct faculty
- First public office
- 2020Member, Virginia State Senate, 2020 to 2023
- Years in public office
- 6
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Kiggans has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.
This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Kiggans is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Kiggans votes Yes on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Kiggans votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Epstein Files Transparency Act; the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
On funding the government, Kiggans votes Yes on the March 2025 full-year funding law; the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown; the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies; and the September 2026 funding extension.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Kiggans votes to cancel 23 and against cancelling 0, and did not vote on 1. The rules Kiggans votes to cancel come from: Interior: Bureau of Land Management (7), Environmental Protection Agency (6), Energy (3), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2), District of Columbia government (1), Treasury: Comptroller of the Currency (1), Interior: National Park Service (1), Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1) and Interior: Ocean Energy Management (1).
Kiggans votes the same way as most House Republicans on all 58 of these Yes and No votes.
Kiggans did not vote on the law that gives certain licensed hydropower projects more time to start construction and the law that cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants.
Votes on laws that passed
Most recent
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 6 laws and 5 executive orders.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
17 excerpts
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Kiggans’ Statement on New Federal Approach to Improving Chesapeake Bay Water Quality
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after President Trump signed an Executive Order regarding “Providing meaningful water quality improvements through collaboration and oversight of federal support,” which repeals Obama-era EO 13508 and directs six federal agencies, including the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to take practical and effective action to support water quality improvements in”
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Kiggans’ Statement on New Federal Approach to Improving Chesapeake Bay Water Quality
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after President Trump signed an Executive Order regarding “Providing meaningful water quality improvements through collaboration and oversight of federal support,” which repeals Obama-era EO 13508 and directs six federal agencies, including the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to take practical and effective action to support water quality improvements in”
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“The funding was included in H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, which passed the House of Representatives on January 8, 2026, and provides $750,000 in Community Project Funding for the Town of Parksley’s Water Supply Storage Improvement Project.”
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“The funding was included in H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, which passed the House of Representatives on January 8, 2026, and provides $750,000 in Community Project Funding for the Onancock Pump Stations Project, for the Hampton Roads Sanitation District.”
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“The funding was included in H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, which passed the House of Representatives on January 8, 2026, and provides $1,000,000 in Community Project Funding for the Bow Creek Stormwater Park project in the City of Virginia Beach.”
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“The funding was included in H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which passed the House of Representatives on January 22, 2026, and provides $1,000,000 in Community Project Funding for the Career Academies of Chesapeake in the City of Chesapeake.”
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House Passes FY26 NDAA with Major Hampton Roads and Shipbuilding Priorities Secured by Kiggans
“Codifies all or parts of 15 of President Trump’s national security executive orders—including those restoring America’s fighting force, ending wasteful DEI programs, securing the border, modernizing defense acquisitions, deploying advanced nuclear energy, and unleashing American drone dominance.”
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House Passes FY26 NDAA with Major Hampton Roads and Shipbuilding Priorities Secured by Kiggans
“Codifies all or parts of 15 of President Trump’s national security executive orders—including those restoring America’s fighting force, ending wasteful DEI programs, securing the border, modernizing defense acquisitions, deploying advanced nuclear energy, and unleashing American drone dominance.”
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Kiggans Leads Bill to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in AI
“The bill builds on President Trump’s Executive Order 14179 by establishing a statutory federal action plan for AI leadership, including workforce development, research partnerships, and innovation safeguards.”
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Rep. Kiggans Speaks at U.S. and Hampton Roads Chambers Tax Reform Roundtable
“VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce hosted U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) for a roundtable discussion in Virginia Beach, Virginia with local business leaders on the pro-growth business tax provisions in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law on July 4th.”
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Rep. Kiggans Joins House Leadership to Talk One Big Beautiful Bill and Veterans
“WASHINGTON, DC— Last week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), a Navy veteran and proud military spouse and mother, spoke at a House Republican leadership press conference to highlight how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers for America’s veterans, military families, and national defense.”
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Rep. Kiggans’ Bill Clears Flight Path for Civilian Drone Use
“WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Local Innovation for Flight Technologies (LIFT) Act, alongside Rep. Bradley Finstad (MN-01), to codify President Trump’s Executive Order on “Unleashing American Drone Dominance.”
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Rep. Jen Kiggans Votes “Yes” On Landmark Legislation
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:”
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Kiggans Continues to Fight for Smart Energy Policy in Reconciliation
“WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) led a bipartisan letter to Senate leadership encouraging commonsense reforms to key provisions in the energy title of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
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Kiggans’ Mental Health Tech Amendment Adopted as House Passes Opioid Prevention & Treatment Bill
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02)—a Navy veteran, geriatric nurse practitioner, and Co-Vice Chair of the Addiction Treatment and Recovery Caucus—celebrated the House passage of H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill that renews key federal programs focused on opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery. The legislation passed the”
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Kiggans Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown, Boost Defense Funding
“H.R.1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, introduced by Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, extends government funding through September 30, 2025.”
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Kiggans Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown, Boost Defense Funding
“WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R.1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025, to fund the federal government through September 30, 2025. Government funding is currently set to expire on March 14, 2025.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 12 spending items this member requested, $45,679,834 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
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| Northampton County | Public Law 119-37 | Northampton County Community Center Septic SystemRural Utilities Service · Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program | VA | $1,300,000 |
| EOD Expeditionar y Mine Countermeasu res Facility: Design | Public Law 119-37 | EOD Expeditionar y Mine Countermeasu res Facility: DesignNavy and Marine Corps | None printed | $12,000,000 |
| Power Upgrades (Pier 14): Design | Public Law 119-37 | Power Upgrades (Pier 14): DesignNavy and Marine Corps | None printed | $15,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e VA City of Suffol Sewer ImproveEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,250,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e VA City of Suffol Sewer RelocatEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e VA City of Virgin Stormwater StEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e VA Hampton Roads District for Station ProjeEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $750,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | State VA Town of Parksl Storage ImproEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $750,000 |
| Southampton County | Public Law 119-74 | Southampton Franklin Regional Emergency Communications NetworkDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $629,834 |
| VA | Public Law 119-75 | I-264/Independence Blvd. Interchange ImprovementsDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | VA | $10,000,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
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| City of Chesapeake | Public Law 119-75 | Career Academies of ChesapeakeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | VA | $1,000,000 |
| City of Virginia Beach | Public Law 119-75 | Pungo Ferry Road ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | VA | $1,000,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: www.jenforcongress.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of KIGGANS FOR CONGRESS gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- Pages of www.jenforcongress.com: none saved. The site gave our reader no page on October 8, 2026.Not checked yet
- 2 Internet Archive copies of www.jenforcongress.com, the earliest captured November 5, 2024. We ask the Archive for the copy closest to election day, November 5, 2024.From a secondary source
Online ads
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KIGGANS FOR CONGRESS Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00776120 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 135 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, Kiggans's campaign reports receiving $5,954,338.07 and reports spending $2,608,075.05, as of July 15, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number H2VA02064as of July 15, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H2VA02064as of December 31, 2024 |
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| Money raised (total receipts) | $5,954,338.07 | $6,481,317.57 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $2,608,075.05 | $6,461,350.75 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $3,391,740.42 | $45,477.40 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $38,100.66 | $202,668.44 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number H2VA02064as of July 15, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H2VA02064as of December 31, 2024 |
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| Individuals, itemized | $2,203,352.34 | $2,531,721.70 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $784,111.87 | $1,134,837.21 |
| Other political committees | $1,250,100.68 | $1,628,080.00 |
| Party committees | $5,500.00 | $5,000.00 |
| The candidate, contributions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Committees
- KIGGANS FOR CONGRESS Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00776120
- KIGGANS FOR VA-02 Authorized committee · 2024 · FEC committee C00775890
Every figure is copied from the Federal Election Commission. The campaign's committee reports each one.
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Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
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