WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) congratulated Tess Vithoulkas, from Richmond, Virginia, who received a gold medal for her Congressional Award. The Congressional Award honors students who dedicate over two years to meeting the requirements set by Congress in 1979 when it established the Congressional Award. These requirements include community service, personal… Read more »
As a mother and a grandfather, we care deeply about the online safety of America’s children. Advancements in artificial intelligence hold immense potential, but sadly, children are being irreparably harmed online by deepfake exploitation with little to no legal consequences.
Our nation has been addressing bullying for years now. But sharing deepfakes and exploiting nonconsensual intimate… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced Victoria Ji, a homeschooled student from Glen Allen, as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Virginia’s First District. Victoria studies art under Mrs. Nancy Jacey of The Jacey Gallery in Henrico County.
The winning art piece of Congressman Wittman’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition is titled “July” by… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during its 2025 spring commencement ceremony, in recognition of his nearly four decades of distinguished public service and lifelong commitment to improving the lives of Virginians and Americans across the nation. UNC Chapel Hill awards honorary… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Wittman (VA-01) announced that the 2025 Congressional App Challenge is now open to all middle and high school students in Virginia’s First District. The deadline for this year’s competition is Oct. 30, 2025.
"Virginia is home to many talented young minds, and I encourage all eligible students to take part in this year’s Congressional App Challenge,” said… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act surpassed 100 cosponsors just over two 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… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) welcomed the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia’s First District to Capitol Hill and congratulated them in person for their achievement. The winning app, Fintelligent, was developed by Deep Run High School students Aleksander Kurgan, Richard John, Kartikeya Jain, and Tom Cech.
Earlier in the day, the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students in Virginia’s First District. This nationwide competition offers young artists the opportunity to showcase their talent, with the winning artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol
The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 28, 2025.
“The… Read more »
