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Wittman Secures Funding for Colonial Behavioral Health in Williamsburg

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the passage of his $2 million funding request for Colonial Behavioral Health’s development of a new healthcare campus in Williamsburg. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act, were passed…

Wittman Secures Funding for Shore Power Infrastructure at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the passage of his $2.2 million funding request to construct shore power infrastructure for Virginia Class submarines at Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies…

Wittman Supports Legislation to End the Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following his vote in support of a measure to reopen the government:  “For the past six weeks, our nation has endured a federal government shutdown, causing significant hardships for millions of Americans. Workers have gone unpaid, air traffic control functions have slowed to a near halt, and…

Wittman Hosts Roundtable with the Virginia Bankers Association

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a roundtable with the Virginia Bankers Association to discuss the services they are providing during the government shutdown.  “From missed paychecks to delays in critical services, this disastrous government shutdown has caused significant financial burdens for Virginians across the First District,” said…

Wittman Releases Statement Marking One Month of the Government Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement marking one month since the government shutdown began.  “On September 19th, I did my job and voted to keep the government open, provide certainty for the American people, and ensure critical government services remained funded. A 60-vote threshold in the Senate is needed to pass a government…

Wittman Participates In Roundtable about Effects of Government Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Americans for Prosperity in hosting a roundtable discussion with local leaders to address the damaging effects of the ongoing government shutdown and to discuss the importance of restoring regular order and implementing accountability in Congress.  “This shutdown is unnecessary and harmful—not just in…

Wittman Visits Local Food Bank Amid SNAP Funding Lapse

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited Healthy Harvest food bank in Warsaw, Virginia, to meet with volunteers and help sort out groceries at the warehouse. With the impacts of the government shutdown being felt across the First District, food banks are seeing an increase in demand. The loss of federal programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

Virginia Republican Delegation Issues Joint Statement Condemning Violent Comments Made by Jay Jones

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WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), John McGuire (VA-05), and Ben Cline (VA-06) released the following statement condemning violent and threatening remarks reportedly made by Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones:  “Public service demands the highest standard of conduct and integrity. The newly reported violent and threatening…

Wittman Releases Statement on Government Shutdown

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to the federal government shutdown: “This government shutdown is unnecessary and harmful –  not just in Washington, but to the pocketbooks of hardworking families.  From missed paychecks for federal employees to delays in benefits for our veterans and uncertainty for Main Street…

Wittman Delivers Remarks on the House Floor in Support of the GRID Power Act

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the GRID Power Act. Congressman Wittman’s remarks as prepared for delivery:  Thank you, I rise today in support of H.R. 1047 – the GRID Power Act. I’d like to thank Rep. Balderson for leading on this bill and for Energy and Commerce Chair Guthrie and his staff for…