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Preparing our workforce
Dear Friend- Preparing our nation’s students with the skills necessary to enter the workforce is critical to ensuring a healthy economy, so I wanted to update you on some of my district work in this area. This month, I toured the SON Metal ...Read More
I'm committed to protecting seniors
Dear Friend- I wanted to keep you updated on work I have been doing this month to hear from the First District’s seniors and retirees. Last week I visited the residents of Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury in Irvington. I had the opportun...Read More
Weekly Update - A story you're not heari...
Dear Friend - Let's face it: there is a lot of news coming out of Washington these days. And much of it is designed to draw a reaction from you or get you to take sides. But there is another story out there that you're not hearing. That's t...Read More
Supporting businesses
Dear Friend- Knowing your interest in small business and our economy, I wanted to update you on my work in this critical area. I spent last week traveling throughout the First District meeting with groups that drive our economy. I first met...Read More
Wittman statement following violent even...
WASHINGTON-Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement regarding the violent events taking place in Charlottesville, Virginia last night and this morning: "I despise and tenaciously denounce the violence, hate and bigotr...Read More
Visiting Veterans in VA-01
This week I attended a Veterans Pinning Ceremony held at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham (CSL) in Richmond County, where I was able to publicly acknowledge the service and sacrifice of several local Veterans. CSL just received its...Read More
My view: Spending bill prioritizes defen...
Dear Friend- Before adjourning for recess, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a critical bill to fund the Department of Defense, including our nuclear weapons programs, military construction projects, and the Department of Veterans ...Read More
Some summer reading
Dear Friend- Like you, I care deeply about the education of our children; so I wanted to update you on what I have been doing in the First District to promote summer learning for elementary school-aged kids. This week I was a guest reader a...Read More
Building a Navy for the 21st Century
Dear Friend - As Chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, I am committed to ensuring our Navy remains the most powerful naval force anywhere in the world. But as we move into the 21st Century, we must e...Read More
Update - protecting Second Amendment rig...
I wanted to take a moment to update you on my work to protect gun rights for law-abiding Americans. As you may already know, a bill was introduced in Congress called the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (H.R. 38). This bill authorize...Read More
Issues
Virginia’s First District is privileged to have both a rich military history as well as a strong military presence.
Our nation's veterans deserve our unequivocal commitment to ensuring that they receive the disability, health, education and other benefits they have earned.
Learn MoreIn this session of Congress, I have introduced two pieces of legislation to bring new accountability to Congress.
Learn MoreI am proud to represent the tens of thousands of federal employees and retirees who live in Virginia's First District.
Learn MoreOne of the most significant issues facing this nation is illegal immigration.
Learn MoreAs a member of the Values Action Team, I will continue to support pro-life, pro-family legislation.
Learn MoreI believe the U.S. tax code is overly-complex and can be very frustrating.
Learn MoreI spent more than two decades as a shellfish specialist monitoring water quality and environmental health issues in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Learn MoreEnergy fuels our cars, powers our homes and sustains America's high standard of living.
Learn MoreCongress annually considers several appropriations measures, which provide funding for numerous activities...
Learn MoreAmerica’s education system is important for promoting our economic security and ensuring our democracy.
Learn MoreVoting record
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Yea S. 114 Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act
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Yea H.R. 3180 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
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Yea H.Res. 481 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3180) to autho...
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Yea H.R. 3219 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018
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No H.R. 3219 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018
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Connect with rob on twitter
- @RobWittman
- 08.17.2017
Praying for those killed & injured in the terror attack today in #Barcelona & for the brave 1st responders on the scene. We stand with Spain
- @RobWittman
- 07.19.2017
Via @DPOpinion Wittman: Strong @USNavy is best guaranty [of security]. Read why we need a Fleet of #355Ships https://t.co/5cK4e8SDvz #VA01
- @RobWittman
- 07.11.2017
It's the right call. I urge @SpeakerRyan to do the same. We must do the work the American people sent us here to do… https://t.co/dnWS6i3i8u
