Press Releases

WASHINGTON –  Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted an in-person seminar in Richmond, Virginia, bringing together veterans, their families, and support organizations. The event provided a valuable platform for attendees to voice their concerns, access vital resources, and share the issues they are most passionate about. Joining Congressman Wittman were Virginia Department of… Read more »

RICHMOND COUNTY, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) toured several farms in the Northern Neck, engaging directly with Virginia’s farmers to discuss issues impacting American agriculture.   “Supporting our nation’s farmers and producers is critical—not only for Virginia but for the entire country,” said Rep. Wittman. “That’s why I voted in favor of H.R.1, legislation… Read more »

WASHINGTON  – This week, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation unanimously approved the Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act  (S. 2314). This bill is a companion to the legislation introduced by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and passed earlier this year by the House. In the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of House Natural Resources Committee, applauded committee passage of his legislation, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, which would ensure access to affordable tackle and ammunition for sportsmen and women while reinforcing investments in conservation efforts. The next step of the process will be House… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee, voted in favor of the committee’s advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). With this vote, full House consideration can follow soon. Congressman… Read more »

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… 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-AK) 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »