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Wittman Hosts Roundtable on Strengthening Social Security and Medicare, Connects Constituents with Resources

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a roundtable discussion in Glen Allen to hear directly from constituents about their experiences navigating federal benefits and reaffirm his commitment to preserving and strengthening Social Security and Medicare. The event brought together local advocates, service providers, and constituents to share insights, address concerns, and highl...

Wittman Leads Hearing on Urgent Gaps in Drone and Counter-Drone Capabilities 

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air & Land Forces, convened a hearing titled “Small UAS and Counter-UAS: Gaps, Requirements, and Projected Capabilities.” The hearing addressed the growing threats posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and the urgent need for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to close capability g...

Wittman’s FACT Act Passes U.S. House

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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Rob Wittman’s (VA-01) bipartisan Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives less than three months after the bill’s introduction. “The House’s passage of my bipartisan FACT Act marks real progress in countering foreign threats to our tech infrastructure,” said Congressman Wittman. “The Chinese Communist Party co...

Wittman, Warner, Kaine Call for Stronger Oversight of Nursing Homes Following Troubling Reports in Colonial Heights

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct enhanced oversight of nursing homes and implement stronger safeguards to protect seniors in the wake of alarming reports of alleged abuse, neglect, and falsified records coming out of Colonial Heights Rehabilitation ...

Wittman, Castor to Introduce Finding ORE Act to Strengthen U.S. Mineral Security and Global Partnerships

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL-11) introduced the Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (ORE) Act to empower the U.S. Department of the Interior to strengthen international cooperation in the scientific mapping and exploration of critical minerals and rare earth elements. This will reaffirm the United States’ commitment to respon...

Wittman Joins Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Protect Medicaid for Vulnerable Communities

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined a coalition of congressional colleagues in advocating to preserve Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations as Congress considers budget reconciliation legislation. In a letter sent to House leadership, Congressman Wittman and his colleagues emphasize that balancing the federal budget must not come at the expense of children, seniors, i...

Wittman Applauds Acceleration of Norris Bridge Replacement Project, Builds on Years of Advocacy Efforts

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded Governor Glenn Youngkin’s announcement that construction to replace the aging Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge will begin in 2028—eight years ahead of schedule—thanks to new funding made available through the Commonwealth Transportation Special Structures Program Revenue Bond Act of 2025. The Norris Bridge, which connects the Northern Neck a...

Wittman Returns $1 Million in Federal Benefits to Virginia’s First District Residents

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his office has returned $1 million in federal casework funds for residents of Virginia’s First District since Jan. 1, 2025. 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 ran...

Wittman’s Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act Surpasses 100 Cosponsors

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act surpassed 100 cosponsors just over two months after the bipartisan bill’s introduction. The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, dedicated to championing and rallying support for the legislation, also continues to grow with more than 900 trade associations, professional societies, and bu...

Wittman’s FACT Act Advances Through Committee Following Markup

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his bipartisan Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act advanced through the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Passage during this week’s committee markup sets this bill up for consideration on the House floor. “I couldn’t be more pleased to see my bipartisan bill advance through committee and move toward Hous...

Wittman Congratulates Winners of Virginia’s First District 2024 Congressional App Challenge

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) welcomed the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia’s First District to Capitol Hill and congratulated them in person for their achievement. The winning app, Fintelligent, was developed by Deep Run High School students Aleksander Kurgan, Richard John, Kartikeya Jain, and Tom Cech. Earlier in the day, the students were recogn...

Wittman Hosts Roundtable with U.S. Postal Service, Local Officials to Address Persistent Mail Delays in Richmond Area

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Glen Allen, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today hosted a roundtable with officials from the United States Postal Service (USPS) and local government leaders to address ongoing mail delivery issues plaguing communities across central Virginia. At the meeting, USPS Director of Customer Relations Felicia Jackson committed to fostering better working relationships between local post offices and...

Wittman Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition

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Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students in Virginia’s First District. This nationwide competition offers young artists the opportunity to showcase their talent, with the winning artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 28, 2025. “The Commonwealth is h...

Wittman Advocates for Virginia Research Institutions to Receive Critical Federal Medical Research Funding

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) continued his advocacy for Virginia’s research institutions, including the many world-class research universities across the Commonwealth, by urging the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reconsider proposed funding caps on facilities and administrative (F&A) research costs. In a letter to Acting NIH Director Matthew Memoli, the congressman e...

Seize opportunities to expand career and technical education

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In celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February, I had the privilege of visiting the Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage High School in Henrico County. This cutting-edge facility provides hands-on, skills-based training for high school juniors and seniors, equipping them for licensure and certification in vital fields such as construction, health care, transporta...