WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the re-introduction of his Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives last year. The SHARKED Act will establish a task force to work with fisheries management groups to address the problems posed by increased shark depredation ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) today announced the re-introduction of the Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act, a bipartisan effort co-led by Reps. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01). The legislation will study the implementation of automated software tools to improve and expedite the organ donation referral process. This le... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was appointed vice chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee for the 119th Congress. Congressman Wittman will continue to serve on both the Energy & Mineral Resources Subcommittee as well as the Water, Wildlife, & Fisheries Subcommittee. “As a lifelong outdoorsman, conservationist, and former marine scientist, I am deeply honored to serve... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his office secured over $4 million in federal casework funds for residents of Virginia’s First District during the 118th Congress, starting in 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 Wittma... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was reappointed as vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairman of the Tactical Air & Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee for the duration of the 119th Congress. The congressman served in these roles during the 118th Congress, building on his long track record of leadership on the committee. “I am honored to return to the Ho... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the re-introduction of his Adoption Information Act, which would require family planning services to provide information on nearby adoption centers to anyone receiving their services. A family planning services’s eligibility to receive federal grants or contracts through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would be co... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after officially being sworn into the 119th Congress: “I could not be more proud to be sworn in to the 119th Congress and continue serving the people of Virginia’s Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, Historic Triangle, and the Richmond suburbs. I grew up in Henrico County and have called the Northern Neck home for 40... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) re-introduced three pieces of legislation to hold members of Congress accountable and bring transparency back to the budget and funding process. "Time and again, Congress has failed to fulfill its most fundamental responsibility: passing a budget and funding the government on time – this wholly unacceptable," said Congressman Wittman. "Last Decem... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act was signed into law by the president. The legislation’s investments will enhance the preservation of America's natural resources, wildlife, and habitats, while including important measures to enhance accountability and reporting that ensure the effectiveness and trans... Read More »
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 »
