WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the passage of his $2 million funding request for Colonial Behavioral Health’s development of a new healthcare campus in Williamsburg. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act, were passed by the Ho... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the passage of his $2.2 million funding request to construct shore power infrastructure for Virginia Class submarines at Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, wer... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following his vote in support of a measure to reopen the government: “For the past six weeks, our nation has endured a federal government shutdown, causing significant hardships for millions of Americans. Workers have gone unpaid, air traffic control functions have slowed to a near halt, and critical programs like the ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a roundtable with the Virginia Bankers Association to discuss the services they are providing during the government shutdown. “From missed paychecks to delays in critical services, this disastrous government shutdown has caused significant financial burdens for Virginians across the First District,” said Rep. Wittman. “I had the... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement marking one month since the government shutdown began. “On September 19th, I did my job and voted to keep the government open, provide certainty for the American people, and ensure critical government services remained funded. A 60-vote threshold in the Senate is needed to pass a government funding bill. Since Sep... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Americans for Prosperity in hosting a roundtable discussion with local leaders to address the damaging effects of the ongoing government shutdown and to discuss the importance of restoring regular order and implementing accountability in Congress. “This shutdown is unnecessary and harmful—not just in Washington, but to local eco... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited Healthy Harvest food bank in Warsaw, Virginia, to meet with volunteers and help sort out groceries at the warehouse. With the impacts of the government shutdown being felt across the First District, food banks are seeing an increase in demand. The loss of federal programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), John McGuire (VA-05), and Ben Cline (VA-06) released the following statement condemning violent and threatening remarks reportedly made by Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones: “Public service demands the highest standard of conduct and integrity. The newly reported violent and threatening comments made by Jay J... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to the federal government shutdown: “This government shutdown is unnecessary and harmful – not just in Washington, but to the pocketbooks of hardworking families. From missed paychecks for federal employees to delays in benefits for our veterans and uncertainty for Main Street businesses, this shutdown... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the GRID Power Act. Congressman Wittman’s remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, I rise today in support of H.R. 1047 – the GRID Power Act. I’d like to thank Rep. Balderson for leading on this bill and for Energy and Commerce Chair Guthrie and his staff for their work on this effort. ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to ensure continuity of government operations through November 21, 2025. “Funding the government is essential for ensuring that servicemembers, federal employees, and hardworking American families do not have to deal with unnecessary uncertainty,” said Rep. Wittm... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) welcomed House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-09) to Virginia to meet with workers and businesses, as well as discuss how members of Congress are working to lower energy costs and secure American energy independence. Chairwoman McClain joined Congressman Wittman at a 7-Eleven gas station in Glen Allen and the TC Energy Goochland Compr... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the inclusion of his $2 million funding request for Colonial Behavioral Health’s development of a new healthcare campus in Williamsburg. The funds, made through the Community Project Funding (CPF) process, were included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Ap... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). “This year’s NDAA makes tremendous strides to achieve peace through strength by strengthening our warfighters, improving servicemember quality of... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. Congressman Wittman’s remarks as prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to also th... Read More »
