Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) — alongside fellow co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus — announced the launch of the caucus in the 119th Congress. Co-chairs include U.S. Reps. Dave Taylor (R-OH-02), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06), Bob Latta (R-OH-05), and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03).
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 1:
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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA-36) relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Toy Caucus, highlighting the U.S. toy industry's critical role as a driver of economic growth, innovation, and job creation across the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 concerns, and highlight available resources.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air & Land Forces, convened a hearing titled "Small UAS and Counter-UAS: Gaps, Requirements, and Projected Capabilities." The hearing addressed the growing threats posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and the urgent need for the U.S.