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Weekly Update: Happy Independence Day!

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Each day I walk the halls of the Capitol Building, I am in awe of the debates, votes, and victories that have taken place over 243+ years to preserve the liberties and freedoms we enjoy today. The building is filled with history, not only history of the events that have taken place there, but the artifacts of that history placed all around the building. The most grand of the rooms is the…

Wittman to Pelosi: Keep Us In Town

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Rob Wittman sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging her to keep the House in-session through August to complete critical legislative items. “I urge you and the House leadership to reconsider the legislative calendar and to cancel the August recess if the House has not addressed the many critical issues facing our Nation and the American people,”…

Wittman Honored for Commitment to Military Families

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WASHINGTON – Last night, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was honored by the Trustees of United Through Reading (UTR) for his service to military families at their 6th Annual Tribute to Military Families. “Thousands of military families call Virginia home. I have had the distinct pleasure of serving the families who sacrifice so very much to make sure this great experiment of freedom—that…

Wittman Signs Discharge Petition to Protect Life

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) signed the discharge petition to bring the Born Alive Protection Act to the House floor for full debate and a vote. Rep. Wittman is an original cosponsor of this legislation and a member of the Values Action Team.   “House Republicans have asked Democratic leadership to bring this legislation to the floor 25 times, but each…

Wittman Statement on Bill to Fund VA-01 Priorities, Secure Border

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Wittman Statement on Bill to Fund VA-01 Priorities, Secure Border WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Conference Report to Accompany H.J. Res 31 – The Consolidated Appropriations Act: “Although not perfect, this bill makes an important down payment for the construction of physical barriers and other border security…

VA GOP Congressional Delegation Call on VA Gov. to Reject H.B. 2491

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WASHINGTON – Congressmen Wittman (VA-1), Griffith (VA-9), Riggleman (VA-5), and Cline (VA-6) released the following statement calling on Gov. Northam to denounce Delegate Kathy Tran’s bill, H.B. 2491, the Repeal Act, and asking him to answer the question: Are you supportive of Delegate Tran’s bill that seeks to roll back restrictions on late-term abortions in Virginia?: “Yesterday…

What do you want to see the new Congress focus on?

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Friend- Now that we are in the 116th Congress, I'm looking forward to working on sustaining economic growth, addressing critical infrastructure issues in our region, building a strong national defense, immigration reform, and expanding access to rural broadband. I know I'll hear from many…

ICYMI: A survey and note from your Congressman

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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…

Weekly Update: National Adoption Month

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Weekly Update: National Adoption Month By Congressman Rob Wittman November 1, 2018 November is National Adoption Month. As a child of adoption, it’s important to me to share my story. I want folks to know that adoption is an option, and when they’re faced with difficult choices, I want them…

Wittman Receives ACUF's Award for Conservative Excellence

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WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the American Conservative Union Foundation's (ACUF) 2017 Award for Conservative Excellence, in recognition of his voting record on key issues and commitment to conservative values. "I'm honored to receive this award because staying true to conservative principles of governance and policy making is a top priority," Rep. Wittman…