HENRICO, VA – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a seminar in Henrico titled “Protecting Our Children from the Dangers of Social Media” to provide parents, educators, community leaders, and interested Virginia’s First District residents with information and resources to keep children safe online.
Watch the livestream of the seminar here.
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WASHINGTON – This past month, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was presented the Hero of Main Street Award by the National Retail Federation (NRF) for his work supporting the American small businesses community through his legislative action and leadership.
“Virginia’s First District is home to thousands of small businesses and retailers, and I’m proud to support them through my work in… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) convened a roundtable with local government officials and industry professionals to discuss strategies to strengthen Virginia First District’s robust seafood industry. After the roundtable, Rep. Wittman toured several Gloucester-area seafood companies to hear about the challenges facing their businesses.
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WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL-28), and Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Strategic Ports Reporting Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Defense to draft an interagency strategy report to proactively counter the Chinese Communist Party’s growing military and economic… Read more »
WILLIAMSBURG – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a seminar in Williamsburg to provide parents, educators, community leaders, and interested Virginia’s First District residents with information and resources to combat the effects of the opioid epidemic.
“As the co-chair of the Congressional Public Health Caucus, one of my top priorities is ensuring those struggling with opioid… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement on the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle:
“The resignation of Director Cheatle is 10 days overdue. The Secret Service had a responsibility to protect Former President Trump, and the assassination attempt we saw in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13 was a complete security… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report, which revealed mismanaged surgical service and deficient quality management at Hampton VA Medical Center:
“I am disturbed to see the troubling findings in this report, including disregard for patient… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) led the third roundtable discussion of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s Critical Minerals Policy Working Group. The discussion focused on forced labor and sustainability in critical mineral supply chains.
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WASHINGTON – On Friday, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) brought a delegation of Australian Parliamentarians to Newport News Shipbuilding alongside Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) for a visit in support of the trilateral Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) partnership, which was formed to counter China’s aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) led the second roundtable discussion of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s Critical Minerals Policy Working Group. The discussion focused on the United States' heavy import reliance on critical minerals and the implications of… Read more »
