WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a roundtable discussion in Glen Allen to hear directly from constituents about their experiences navigating federal benefits and reaffirm his commitment to preserving and strengthening Social Security and Medicare. The event brought together local advocates, service providers, and constituents to share insights, address… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct enhanced oversight of nursing homes and implement stronger safeguards to protect seniors in the wake of alarming reports of alleged abuse, neglect, and falsified records coming out of Colonial Heights… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) continued his advocacy for Virginia’s research institutions, including the many world-class research universities across the Commonwealth, by urging the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reconsider proposed funding caps on facilities and administrative (F&A) research costs. In a letter to Acting NIH Director… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) today announced the re-introduction of the Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act, a bipartisan effort co-led by Reps. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01). The legislation will study the implementation of automated software tools to improve and expedite the organ donation referral… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), co-chairs of the Congressional Public Health Caucus, announced the introduction of a House Concurrent Resolution commending public health professionals for their dedication and service to the United States.
“Before serving in Congress, I earned a master’s degree in… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) today introduced the Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act, a bipartisan effort co-led by Reps. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), and Jim Costa (D-CA-21). The legislation will study the implementation of automated software tools to improve and expedite the organ donation referral process.
This legislation… Read more »
RICHMOND, V.A. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a public health seminar at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. The seminar convened local law enforcement representatives, doctors, and mental health and rehabilitation specialists to share information and resources pertaining to opioid misuse and addiction and mental health crises in the community.
“Many… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined his colleagues in introducing multiple bipartisan bills that improve mental health care and services for U.S. servicemembers. The introduced bills include the Sailor Standard Care Act and the Servicemembers’ Mental Health Improvement Act, and the reintroduction of the Comforting Our Families through On-base or Remote… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), alongside Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Congressmen Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), introduced the Sailor Standard of Care Act to improve mental healthcare for the men and women serving in the United States Navy.
This important, bipartisan legislation would increase mental health resources and require… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced the Servicemembers Mental Health Improvement Act, legislation to develop and provide recommendations for a comprehensive strategy to tackle mental health issues across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The bill would establish a… Read more »
