WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting for the American Relief Act: “The American people gave Congress a clear mandate: secure the border, lower costs, and ensure responsible governance. In a matter of weeks, Republicans will have the opportunity to chart a fiscally responsible path forward and advance an American First agenda. I am frustr... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his office will offer expanded mobile office hours across Virginia’s First District in Tappahannock, Williamsburg, and Warsaw. The expanded hours are an addition to the congressman’s existing mobile office hours in Colonial Beach, Kilmarnock, and Midlothian. “I am always looking for innovative, cost effective, and efficient ways to... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY), founding co-chairs of the House Defense Modernization Caucus, announced several key wins they secured to bolster the defense innovation ecosystem in the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2024. Wittman and Ryan led efforts to streamline and accelerate th... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) announced the introduction of three comprehensive pieces of legislation to address the United States’ dependence on China for critical minerals and jumpstart American industry alongside U.S. allies and partners. Additionally, he announced a bipartisan policy report to outline policy solutions to establish resilient critical minerals supply chai... 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 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Congressman Wittman’s remarks as prepared for delivery... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA). The bill authorizes a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted and a 4.5% pay raise for Virginia’s nearly 150,000 servicemembers, expands programs to help Virginia’s over 50,000 military spouses attain and retain emp... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite reforms to its launch and reentry licensing regulations for commercial space companies, known as part 450, and to address delays caused by its lengthy pre-application process. These delays hinder U.S. space capabilities, competitiveness, and strateg... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman’s (VA-01) America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives as an amendment to S.3791. This comprehensive legislation will enhance the preservation of America's natural resources, wildlife, and habitats. (Watch Rep. Wittman’s House floor remarks.) “Before coming to Congress, I spent 20 years as a shellf... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), co-chairs of the Congressional Public Health Caucus, announced the introduction of a House Concurrent Resolution commending public health professionals for their dedication and service to the United States. “Before serving in Congress, I earned a master’s degree in public health and spent over 26 ye... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite approval of critical updates to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport as part of a joint bipartisan effort to boost passenger traffic at Patrick Henry Field (PHF). “Hampton Roads as a region is rich in aviation assets with 10 civil airpor... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his office has secured over $3.6 million in federal casework funds for residents of Virginia’s First District since May 2023. 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 r... Read More »
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today hosted a community seminar at American Legion Post 354 in Midlothian to convene veterans, their families, support organizations, and community members to provide resources and discuss the challenges faced by the veterans community in Virginia’s First District. The seminar was a follow-up to a similar event the congressman hosted in Mechanicsv... Read More »
MECHANICSVILLE, Va. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today hosted a community seminar at American Legion Post 175 in Mechanicsville to convene veterans, their families, support organizations, and community members to provide resources and discuss the challenges faced by the veterans community in Virginia’s First District. Watch the livestream here. “American history – and world history – would be... Read More »
Every day we hear from families who are struggling to afford the rising costs of groceries, gas, and utility bills. They tell us their budgets have been stretched to the breaking point, and their lives have become more difficult and less safe, all due to the reckless policies of the Biden-Harris administration. Life is challenging enough without rampant inflation cutting into family savings and we... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) today introduced the Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act, a bipartisan effort co-led by Reps. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), and Jim Costa (D-CA-21). The legislation will study the implementation of automated software tools to improve and expedite the organ donation referral process. This legislation seeks to enh... Read More »
