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Wittman Holds Seminar with Local Veterans

Washington, August 6, 2025

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted an in-person seminar in Richmond, Virginia, bringing together veterans, their families, and support organizations. The event provided a valuable platform for attendees to voice their concerns, access vital resources, and share the issues they are most passionate about.

Joining Congressman Wittman were Virginia Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Chuck Zingler, Brent Reiffe from the Wounded Warrior Program, and staff members from the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

“Our veterans — the heroes who have sacrificed so much for our freedom — will always have my unwavering support,” said Congressman Wittman. “I was honored to host this important seminar to connect veterans and organizations, ensuring they are aware of the resources available to them. I remain committed to working tirelessly to guarantee they continue to receive the services and support they have earned and deserve.”

Virginia’s First District is home to many veterans, and nearly 700,000 veterans call the Commonwealth of Virginia home. From 2018 to 2028, the Department of Veterans Affairs predicts that Virginia’s First District will see an 18% increase in veterans living in our communities, so now more important than ever that we fight for the benefits they earned risking everything for our freedom.

In May, Rep. Wittman proudly co-sponsored the bipartisan ANCHOR for Military Families Act that will assist military families during the moving process. The ANCHOR Act would provide resources on school enrollment, spouse employment pathways, housing assistance, and credit transfer support. The bill would also streamline healthcare access and ensure military families can continue to receive the care they need during the difficult moving process. He successfully led this bill’s inclusion into this year’s National Defense Authorization Act.

Throughout his time in Congress, Rep. Wittman has introduced multiple pieces of legislation that would increase transparency by removing administrative roadblocks in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

Veterans Choice Accountability Act: Expands veteran access to non-VA medical care and establishes a review of the VA’s implementation of the Veterans Choice Program.

Veterans Collaboration Act: Establishes a VA pilot program to foster collaboration between qualified non-profit veterans service organizations (VSOs) and educational institutions that provide assistance to veterans.

Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures with DoD Doctors Act: Accelerates access to care for veterans by not subjecting them to another round of medical screenings before a disability rating is issued and requires the VA and U.S. Department of Defense to share medical and service record data electronically.

BRAVE Act: Creates a notification system to alert veterans of counseling and mental health options in response to crises and prioritizes privacy concerns of veterans by allowing them to opt-in to receive these notifications.