Washington, July 22 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after her bill, the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act, advanced out of the House Natural Resources Committee. This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to work with local governments to ensure there is proper lifeguard coverage in the event of a lifeguard shortage.Congresswoman Kiggans said, "As the representative of a coastal district, I have a responsibility to ensure our beaches and federal lands have the resources they need to maintain water safety. Last summer, communities on Virginia's Eastern Shore faced lifeguard shortages that put unnecessary strain on our loca...