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Wittman, Gimenez, Auchincloss Introduce Bill Countering Chinese Investment in Strategic Maritime Ports

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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…

Wittman Hosts Opioid Crisis Seminar in Williamsburg

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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…

Wittman Statement on Resignation of Secret Service Director

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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…

Wittman Statement on Hampton VA OIG Report

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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…

Wittman Leads Third Critical Minerals Policy Working Group Roundtable

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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. In June, Rep. Wittman…

Wittman Brings Australian Delegation to Newport News

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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. Virginia’s Newport…

Wittman Leads Second Critical Minerals Policy Working Group Roundtable

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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…

Wittman, Warner, Kaine, Spanberger, McClellan Statement on Meeting With Postmaster General DeJoy to Discuss Updates on Postal Service Delays

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) met with U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy alongside U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) to receive a status update on the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) ongoing work to improve service in Virginia while implementing new efficiency reforms. A representative from…

Wittman’s America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act Advances in House Natural Resources Subcommittee

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman’s (R-VA-01) America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act advanced in the House Natural Resources Committee after receiving a hearing in the Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee. This comprehensive legislation will enhance the preservation of America's natural resources, wildlife, and habitats. The bill is now eligible to be sent…

Wittman Applauds Passage of Key Provisions of Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act in House Ways and Means Committee

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today applauded the passage of key provisions from his Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act in the House Ways and Means Committee. Adopted into the Education and Workforce Freedom Act, the provisions will expand Americans’ access to resources to pay for post-secondary training programs, which will help more…