Press Releases

Friend- As your Congressman here in Virginia’s First District, I want to consistently provide you with updates on my work to address critical issues facing our nation. I am focused on building a strong economy for all Virginians, ensuring we maintain a strong national defense, bringing accountability back to Washington, and… Read more »

Friend- Over the past two years, the 115th Congress advanced a bold agenda that breathed life into our economy, made critical investments in restoring military readiness, strengthened career and technical education,and directed resources to combat the opioid epidemic.When the 116th Congress begins next year, it is… Read more »

Wittman Holds Two CTE Symposiums WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) held two Career and Technical Education (CTE) Symposiums. The first took place on Monday at Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg and the second in Mechanicsville at American Legion Post 175. The purpose of these symposiums is to connect education institutions with local businesses and the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressmen Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to designate September 29 at National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day. These resolutions highlight the value added to our communities through Urban… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6157 – Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019. “This is the first time in ten years the Department of Defense will not operate under a continuing resolution (CR). During this time, we have reduced the size of our Army,… Read more »

  Wittman Visits with Local Chambers of Commerce   WASHINGTON – This week and last, Congressman Wittman met with members of the Prince William County, New Kent and Williamsburg Chambers of Commerce to discuss the issues important to businesses in the First Congressional District. … Read more »

  Wittman Continues to Fight for Broadband Access at Fredericksburg Chamber Event   WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) participated in a community conversation on broadband expansion hosted by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. The conversation took place at the… Read more »

  Wittman Statement on CBO Analysis of Public/Private Shipyards   WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, issued this statement following the release of a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) presentation titled: Comparing the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 5895 – Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act: “I am encouraged that we have finally completed a small fraction of the appropriations bills for FY2019. The legislation passed today invests… Read more »

Friend- Last week, the President expressed his intent to cancel a planned pay raise for federal employees as part of an effort to rein in federal spending. I want to be emphatically clear—targeting federal employee pay or benefits as a means to balance our budget disregards the millions of men and women who selflessly… Read more »