For Immediate Release: March 18, 2025
Contact: Meghan McNamara, 847-922-1213, meghan@virginia-organizing.org
What: Direct Actions at Congresswoman Kiggans’ and Congressman Griffith’s offices
When: Wednesday, March 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: Virginia Beach; Onley (Eastern Shore); Wise County; Christiansburg
Norfolk, Virginia – Virginia Organizing Chapters around the state are gearing up to put pressure on two state Members of Congress who have refused to answer the calls of constituents. Over the next few weeks, the Wise County, Wythe County, New River Valley, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Eastern Shore Chapters of Virginia Organizing will be at the offices of Members of Congress Kiggans and Griffith demanding to know why they have not responded to the organization’s calls. Vital programs such as Medicaid and child care hang in the balance, and Virginia residents do not feel they have a say in their outcome.
The first actions will be held on Wednesday, March 19 at 10 a.m., where dozens of constituents of Congresswoman Jen Kiggans will be visiting her offices in Onley and Virginia Beach. They will gather at her office to ask why she has refused to meet with constituents this year, and will talk to her staff about Medicaid, child care, and consumer protections, specifically to protect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Additionally, they will address how Congresswoman Kiggans has stopped co-sponsoring the save act, which would severely handicap women voters.
Residents of the 2nd District of Virginia have shared concerns about the political climate under the current administration, and would like to see their representative protect the interests of the people she serves.
“We will attend [the rally] because we want Congresswoman Kiggans to know that we fear DOGE is dismantling the U.S. government, killing Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and other lifesaving programs,” said Jane and Paul Berge of the Eastern Shore.
To interview a spokesperson, contact Meghan McNamara, Co-Organizing Director, at 847-922-1213 or meghan@virginia-organizing.org.
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