WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following the release of the 2026 National Defense Strategy: “The 2026 National Defense Strategy rightly places defense of the U.S. homeland at the forefront and reinforces that credible deterrence of China requires real capability, not rhetoric. The Strategy also recognizes that revitalizing our defense industrial bas... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) released a joint statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advanced an order to establish new foreign investment disclosure requirements: “We’ve been pushing hard to prevent adversarial regimes like communist China and Russia from acquiring silent footholds in our telecommunications networks... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of a bill that included the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. This appropriations bill builds on previous efforts to strengthen the quality of life of our military personnel and their families, provides key investments in shipbuilding and critical munitions programs, and supports the development of cutting-edge equipment. “A... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Sarah Elfreth’s (MD-03) Mitigation Action & Watermen Support (MAWS) Act was favorably reported out of the House Natural Resources Committee. This bipartisan legislation will combat the invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay. The MAWS Act will protect the seafood industry and preserve the health of the Bay by facilitating a new mark... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the House passage of three Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for the First District: $8 million for phase II of the Powhite Parkway Extension project in Chesterfield County, $3,254,400 for Bethel Manor Elementary School, and $810,000 to the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority for securing upland dredge... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded the Secretarial Order 3447 — Expanding Hunting and Fishing Access, Removing Unnecessary Barriers, and Ensuring Consistency Across the Department of the Interior Lands and Waters. “I applaud the Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s Secretarial Order that will ensure no lead ban and provide choice for hunters and anglers,”... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced the Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments (PORCUPINE) Act, bipartisan legislation that will expedite the arms procurement process for Taiwan, a key Indo-Pacific partner. The PORCUPINE Act is co-led by Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01), Ami Bera (CA-06), and Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07). “Taiwan is at the ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced the Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements (SECURE) Minerals Act, legislation that will support domestic critical mineral supply chains and will further unleash American energy. The SECURE Minerals Act is co-led by Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (MI-02). Companion legislation has been intro... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the House passage of four Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for the First District: $1.6 million for the Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s (VIMS) Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting (CoEEF), $448,559 for public safety radio system upgrade and regional interoperability enhancements in Mathews County, $295... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Wittman (VA-01) released a statement in recognition of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement that the Commonwealth of Virginia will receive $189,544,888 from the Rural Health Transformation Program in 2026. According to the CMS press release, the federal investment aims to "help states expand access to care in rural communities, st... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following the 90-day suspension of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. “I support an all-of-the-above energy strategy—one that includes traditional energy sources like oil and natural gas, as well as renewable and emerging technologies such as wind and nuclear,” said Rep. Wittman. “This balanced approach will l... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) released a letter they sent in support of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program application. “Virginians deserve a healthcare system that works for them, no matter where th... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement after a statue of Barbara Rose Johns, a leader of the civil rights movement, was unveiled in Emancipation Hall at the United States Capitol. “Barbara Rose Johns lived her life with extraordinary bravery, in pursuit of justice and equality for all,” said Rep. Wittman. “At just 16 years old, Barbara Rose Johns organized a... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY), founding co-chairs of the House Defense Modernization Caucus (HDMC), voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. The legislation included key wins that accelerate defense innovation and modernization efforts at the Pentagon, including strengthening counter-unmann... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, 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 final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This legislation includes significant wins for Virginia, such as critical investments in submarine and aircra... Read More »
