WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted for the Laken Riley Act, requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal immigrants who commit theft, assault on law enforcement, or violent crimes causing death or serious harm. The bill already passed the Senate and is now on its way to the president’s desk.
“What happened to Laken Riley is… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman’s (VA-01) bipartisan Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives less than a month after the bill’s introduction.
“As a lifelong fisherman, I have seen firsthand the impact of shark depredation on our marine ecosystem and the… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) issued the following statement following the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States:
“Today marks a new day in America. After four years of a dwindling economy with sky-high gas and grocery prices, a porous southern border allowing deadly fentanyl to flow into our communities, and global… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the re-introduction of four pieces of legislation to support veterans and bring more accountability and transparency to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The legislation is aimed at removing administrative roadblocks to Veterans Administration (VA) services and improving the customer experience within the VA.
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the re-introduction of the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives last year. The legislation will prohibit the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture from banning the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands and waters unless such regulation is… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia’s First District: Fintelligent. Designed by Deep Run High School students Aleksander Kurgan, Richard John, Kartikeya Jain, and Tom Cech, Fintelligent helps recreational anglers and fisheries quickly identify healthy, consumable fish while raising awareness about… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the re-introduction of his Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives last year.
The SHARKED Act will establish a task force to work with fisheries management groups to address the problems posed by increased… 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 (VA-01) was appointed vice chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee for the 119th Congress. Congressman Wittman will continue to serve on both the Energy & Mineral Resources Subcommittee as well as the Water, Wildlife, & Fisheries Subcommittee.
“As a lifelong outdoorsman, conservationist, and former marine scientist, I am… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his office secured over $4 million in federal casework funds for residents of Virginia’s First District during the 118th Congress, starting in May 2023.
Casework dollars are secured by advocating for constituents facing backlogs and bureaucratic delays with a federal agency, program, or benefit. The Office of Congressman… Read more »
