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Jen Kiggans: “I've been very focused on mental health and we know that…”

Featuring: Jen Kiggans, Republican | U.S. House, Virginia, District 2

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Kiggans praises passage of defense bill

Published | Video Starts at 01:33

The former Navy helicopter pilot says flying over issues that erode morale is not acceptable. I've been very focused on mental health and we know that things like housing and healthcare and childcare are components of good health and good mental health, especially so focusing on again those quality of life issues so that we can ensure that our service members and our families are not worried about those things. The bill includes nearly $55 million in construction projects for Hampton Roads. It now heads to a House Senate conference committee, and the full House could vote on June 10th. (01:33–01:52)

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Asserts that housing, healthcare, and childcare are crucial for military mental health and quality of life.

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