WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL-11) introduced the Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (ORE) Act to empower the U.S. Department of the Interior to strengthen international cooperation in the scientific mapping and exploration of critical minerals and rare earth elements. This will reaffirm the United States’ commitment to respon... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined a coalition of congressional colleagues in advocating to preserve Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations as Congress considers budget reconciliation legislation. In a letter sent to House leadership, Congressman Wittman and his colleagues emphasize that balancing the federal budget must not come at the expense of children, seniors, i... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded Governor Glenn Youngkin’s announcement that construction to replace the aging Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge will begin in 2028—eight years ahead of schedule—thanks to new funding made available through the Commonwealth Transportation Special Structures Program Revenue Bond Act of 2025. The Norris Bridge, which connects the Northern Neck a... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his office has returned $1 million in federal casework funds for residents of Virginia’s First District since Jan. 1, 2025. Casework dollars are secured by advocating for constituents facing backlogs and bureaucratic delays with a federal agency, program, or benefit. The Office of Congressman Rob Wittman works to resolve issues ran... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act surpassed 100 cosponsors just over two months after the bipartisan bill’s introduction. The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, dedicated to championing and rallying support for the legislation, also continues to grow with more than 900 trade associations, professional societies, and bu... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his bipartisan Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act advanced through the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Passage during this week’s committee markup sets this bill up for consideration on the House floor. “I couldn’t be more pleased to see my bipartisan bill advance through committee and move toward Hous... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) welcomed the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia’s First District to Capitol Hill and congratulated them in person for their achievement. The winning app, Fintelligent, was developed by Deep Run High School students Aleksander Kurgan, Richard John, Kartikeya Jain, and Tom Cech. Earlier in the day, the students were recogn... Read More »
Glen Allen, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today hosted a roundtable with officials from the United States Postal Service (USPS) and local government leaders to address ongoing mail delivery issues plaguing communities across central Virginia. At the meeting, USPS Director of Customer Relations Felicia Jackson committed to fostering better working relationships between local post offices and... Read More »
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students in Virginia’s First District. This nationwide competition offers young artists the opportunity to showcase their talent, with the winning artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 28, 2025. “The Commonwealth is h... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) continued his advocacy for Virginia’s research institutions, including the many world-class research universities across the Commonwealth, by urging the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reconsider proposed funding caps on facilities and administrative (F&A) research costs. In a letter to Acting NIH Director Matthew Memoli, the congressman e... Read More »
In celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February, I had the privilege of visiting the Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage High School in Henrico County. This cutting-edge facility provides hands-on, skills-based training for high school juniors and seniors, equipping them for licensure and certification in vital fields such as construction, health care, transporta... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) announced that he and fellow members representing the Chesapeake Bay region – Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03) – introduced the Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act. The legislation would focus federal resources on the approximately 83,000 farms in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to boost volu... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act to ensure the continuity of government operations, fund critical services for Americans, and reduce the national debt. “Funding the federal government is a constitutional obligation — today I voted to uphold that duty,” said Congressman Wittman. “This straightforward con... Read More »
Glen Allen, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a fraud prevention seminar at the Twin Hickory Area Library in Glen Allen on Friday to provide seniors with actionable steps to recognize scams, safeguard personal information, and access victim assistance resources. The event featured a panel of representatives from the Office of the Virginia Attorney General, AARP Virginia, and the Henrico ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) announced that H.R. 1151, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, surpassed 60 cosponsors less than one month after the bipartisan bill’s introduction. The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, dedicated to championing and rallying support for the legislation, also continues to grow with more than 800 trade associations, professional socie... Read More »
