WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman’s (VA-01) Protecting Access For Hunters and Anglers Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation will prohibit the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture from banning the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands and waters unless such regulation is consistent with state law and… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) met with U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy alongside U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) to discuss the severe mail delays affecting communities in Virginia and the related implementation of new reforms by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
“Today, we met with Postmaster… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting for a series of critical security supplemental bills:
“Russia is waging the largest land war in Europe since World War II against a sovereign democratic nation, China continues its military buildup to threaten Taiwan, and Iran is funding terrorists while directly attacking our ally Israel.
“America… Read more »
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) congratulated the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia’s First District.
The winning app, PatriotPerks, was developed by Deep Run High School students Yashvanth Singamaneni, Sujash Joseph, Sidhartha Basu, and Abhijit Somala from Glen Allen. PatriotPerks connects veterans with local businesses that offer affordable prices and… Read more »
Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, held a subcommittee hearing to review the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Department of Defense’s fixed-wing tactical and training aircraft programs.
“While our focus remains on the National Defense Strategy, which… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Congressman Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02) relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Toy Caucus to create a forum for the U.S. toy industry and elevate the important role the industry has in the education and development of our nation’s children.
The Toy Caucus is dedicated to raising awareness on issues impacting the toy industry, including… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted an informational mental health seminar in Williamsburg to provide parents, educators, first responders, and interested Virginia’s First District residents with resources to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and healthy. The congressman was joined by mental and behavioral health professionals from Colonial Behavioral Health, Riverside… Read more »
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), alongside U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), Bob Good (R-VA-05), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) released the following statement regarding the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Inspector General (IG) report on the… Read more »
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement on the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act:
“Nearly six months after the original deadline, the House has finally passed all 12 government funding bills. It is outrageous that it’s taken this long, and it shouldn't have been done this way.
“Today I voted to support the Further Consolidated Appropriations… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) announced the launch of the Congressional Defense Modernization Caucus to advance the national security ecosystem through the integration and adoption of emergent technologies.
The bipartisan caucus will amplify and champion key policy and funding priorities necessary for the technological evolution of the U.S.… Read more »
