Weekly Updates

Weekly Update: Lowering the Cost of Care By Rob Wittman July 31, 2018 It is clear the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is failing and must be fixed. The ACA promised to lower costs, increase access to care, and expand healthcare choices. It has failed on all three. … Read more »

Weekly Update: I’m here, ready to work By Congressman Wittman July 21, 2018 We are in the same place once again. We have only completed six of the twelve funding bills, meaning there is still so much work to be done. However, Speaker Ryan plans to adjourn the House next week for the annual… Read more »

Friend- As your Congressman here in Virginia’s First District, I want to consistently provide you with updates on my work to address critical issues facing our nation. I am focused on building a strong economy for all Virginians, ensuring we maintain a strong national defense, bringing accountability back to Washington, and… Read more »

Friend- The people's House accomplished a great deal of work this June. We passed landmark legislation to combat the opioid crisis. We passed a farm bill that provides security for America's farmers, expands access to rural broadband, and bridges the skills gap through workforce development. We passed a rescissions package that… Read more »

Weekly Update: Securing the Border By Congressman Wittman June 25, 2018 Our current immigration system is broken and we need strong, serious changes to our current laws. We are a nation of laws and we must continue to keep Americans safe, and although America is also a nation of immigrants, people need to come here legally. We cannot continue to allow human traffickers, dangerous… Read more »

Weekly Update: Congress must do its job By Congressman Wittman June 9, 2018 Congress has a major opportunity. For the first time in several years, the House could complete all twelve appropriations bills before leaving for the August recess. I have been advocating for this for years, and I am thrilled that leadership is taking this seriously. Funding bills are extremely important.… Read more »

Dear Friend – May has been a busy month both in Washington and here in the district. In the district we were able to visit with business owners, students, members of the military, and teachers to discuss ways that we can help. In D.C. we were busy this month passing bills that would provide much needed regulatory relief for community banks, increase veterans’ access to care, and set… Read more »

Weekly Update: Honoring Our Heroes By Congressman Rob Wittman May 28, 2018 Virginia’s First District is a region with a strong military history, where battles have been fought in the past and in which many of our brave men and women are currently being trained to become part of the finest fighting force on the planet. Memorial Day gives us the distinct opportunity to honor our… Read more »

Weekly Update: Champions of a Noble Cause By Rob Wittman May 20, 2018 "We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty, though it never was. Most of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them ennobled their nation as they became… Read more »

Friend- Without question the first and most important part of my job as a member of Congress is to serve you, my constituents. From cutting through the bureaucracy to arranging Capitol Tours, I want to do everything I can to provide the best service possible to my constituents. In case you weren’t aware of all the the ways my office can provide assistance I wanted to highlight… Read more »