WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted an in-district roundtable with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Mechanicsville, Virginia. The roundtable brought together local business owners to discuss their experiences and the impact tax reform will have on their businesses. The discussion focused specifically on the pro-growth provisions in H.R. 1, signed into law on July 4th, which ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Congressman Dave Min (D-CA-47), Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AL) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reauthorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Digital Coast Program. As coastal cities face unique and complex challenges, this bill supports thousands of open-access datasets... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) in introducing the Mitigation Action & Watermen Support (MAWS) Act, bipartisan legislation that will address invasive blue catfish and protect aquatic ecosystems throughout the Chesapeake Bay. Specifically, the MAWS Act would establish a pilot program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1: “Today, I voted for the final passage of legislation that strengthens vital programs that serve our most vulnerable communities, empowers hardworking American families to thrive, and bolsters our national defense, as well as protects Virginians from a cost... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) wrote to Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to avoid new requirements that could delay or weaken the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined a group of congressional colleagues in reiterating their commitment to protecting Medicaid coverage for vulnerable communities. While supporting reductions to federal spending, the letter urges that Medicaid reforms should not come at the expense of vulnerable populations including pregnant women, children, the elderly, and individuals wit... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the Guardian of Seniors’ Rights Award from the 60 Plus Association for his dedication to supporting seniors. The award was presented by 60 Plus Association Founder and Chairman Jim Martin and President Saul Anuzis during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The Guardian of Seniors’ Rights Award honors elected officials who demonstrate an unwavering c... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) congratulated Tess Vithoulkas, from Richmond, Virginia, who received a gold medal for her Congressional Award. The Congressional Award honors students who dedicate over two years to meeting the requirements set by Congress in 1979 when it established the Congressional Award. These requirements include community service, personal development, ph... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025, which would reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund through 2030. Since its enactment in 1950, the Trust Fund, which is set to expire at the end of the fiscal year, has p... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), China Select Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) in reintroducing the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, legislation designed to strengthen the U.S. drone industry, reduce dependence on foreign adversaries, and enhance national security. The Drones for First Responders (DFR)... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was named co-chair of the newly launched Congressional Study Group on India (CSGI), an initiative of the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) focused on strengthening the U.S.-India relationship. CSGI, co-chaired by Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC), becomes the fifth Congressional Study Group under FMC, joining those focused on Europe, Ge... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), Congressman John McGuire (R-VA), Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and Congressma... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the Leadership Award from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation at their Ocean Awards Reception, held at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The event is part of Capitol Hill Ocean Week , which brings together scientists, policymakers, business leaders, and conservationists to advance ocean and coastal policy. The Foundatio... Read More »
As a mother and a grandfather, we care deeply about the online safety of America’s children. Advancements in artificial intelligence hold immense potential, but sadly, children are being irreparably harmed online by deepfake exploitation with little to no legal consequences. Our nation has been addressing bullying for years now. But sharing deepfakes and exploiting nonconsensual intimate imagery g... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) — alongside fellow co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus — announced the launch of the caucus in the 119th Congress. Co-chairs include U.S. Reps. Dave Taylor (R-OH-02), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06), Bob Latta (R-OH-05), and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03). Founded in 2016, the bipartisan Congressio... Read More »
