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.
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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 »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined a group of congressional colleagues in reiterating their commitment to protecting Medicaid coverage for vulnerable communities. While supporting reductions to federal spending, the letter urges that Medicaid reforms should not come at the expense of vulnerable populations including pregnant women, children, the elderly, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the Guardian of Seniors’ Rights Award from the 60 Plus Association for his dedication to supporting seniors. The award was presented by 60 Plus Association Founder and Chairman Jim Martin and President Saul Anuzis during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
The Guardian of Seniors’ Rights Award honors elected officials who demonstrate an… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) congratulated Tess Vithoulkas, from Richmond, Virginia, who received a gold medal for her Congressional Award. The Congressional Award honors students who dedicate over two years to meeting the requirements set by Congress in 1979 when it established the Congressional Award. These requirements include community service, personal… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025, which would reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund through 2030. Since its enactment in 1950, the Trust Fund, which is set to expire at the end… Read more »
