WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), participated in a press conference with elected officials from the Commonwealth of Virginia and senior executives from Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace, a Norwegian-based company, to announce the construction of a new missile production facility, which will be located in James City County.
“Today’s announcement by Kongsberg… Read more »
WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), senior member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), voted for a slate of bills to combat the existential threat of the CCP and restore the strength and dominance of the United States.
“The Chinese Communist Party presents the greatest threat to freedom and American national security in our lifetime,”… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, announced Henrico resident Autumn Zaborowski as the 2024 Angel in Adoption honoree from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
“Every child deserves a loving family where they can grow to reach their full potential,” said Rep. Wittman. “Adoptive families face unique challenges and are… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) led the fourth 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 recycling and polymetallic nodule harvesting.
In June, Rep. Wittman was appointed to lead the working… Read more »
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.
“As a father of two and the… Read more »
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 »
