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Wittman, Dingell Introduce Bipartisan Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund Reauthorization

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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…

Wittman Joins Effort to Support Drones for First Responders Act, Bolster U.S. Drone Industry and National Security

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), China Select Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) in reintroducing the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, legislation designed to strengthen the U.S. drone industry, reduce dependence on foreign adversaries, and enhance national security. The Drones for…

Wittman Named Co-Chair as FMC Launches Congressional Study Group on India

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was named co-chair of the newly launched Congressional Study Group on India (CSGI), an initiative of the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) focused on strengthening the U.S.-India relationship. CSGI, co-chaired by Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC), becomes the fifth Congressional Study Group under FMC, joining those focused on…

Wittman Leads Virginia Delegation Call for Transparency in Army Command Merger Impacting Fort Eustis

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), Congressman John McGuire (R-VA), Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and…

Wittman Receives Leadership Award from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the Leadership Award from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation at their Ocean Awards Reception, held at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The event is part of Capitol Hill Ocean Week , which brings together scientists, policymakers, business leaders, and conservationists to advance ocean and coastal policy. The…

Wittman Relaunches Bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus for 119th Congress

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) — alongside fellow co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus — announced the launch of the caucus in the 119th Congress. Co-chairs include U.S. Reps. Dave Taylor (R-OH-02), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06), Bob Latta (R-OH-05), and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03). Founded in…

Wittman Votes to Protect Medicaid, Deliver Relief For Virginians

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 1: “Today, I voted to deliver once-in-a-generation investments that will strengthen Medicaid for Americans who need it most, invest in rural schools, bolster our national defense, and lower energy costs—all while delivering historic tax relief and preventing the largest…

Wittman, Randall Introduce Bipartisan ANCHOR for Military Families Act

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Emily Randall (WA-06) introduced the bipartisan Assuring Navigation of Compact Help For Ongoing Relocation (ANCHOR) for Military Families Act, a bill that will ensure military families are informed of their educational rights, school enrollment support, and other key relocation…

Wittman, Lieu Launch Bipartisan Congressional Toy Caucus

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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA-36) relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Toy Caucus, highlighting the U.S. toy industry’s critical role as a driver of economic growth, innovation, and job creation across the country. The Toy Caucus will address key issues impacting the industry, including online protections for children, supply…

Wittman’s Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act Surpasses 175 Cosponsors

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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act surpassed 175 cosponsors just over three months after the bipartisan bill’s introduction. The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, dedicated to championing and rallying support for the legislation, also continues to grow with more than 900 trade associations, professional…