WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Wittman (VA-01) announced that the 2025 Congressional App Challenge is now open to all middle and high school students in Virginia’s First District. The deadline for this year’s competition is Oct. 30, 2025.
"Virginia is home to many talented young minds, and I encourage all eligible students to take part in this year’s Congressional App Challenge,” said… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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,… Read more »
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,… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
