Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to the federal government shutdown:

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to ensure continuity of government operations through November 21, 2025.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the GRID Power Act.

Congressman Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery:

Thank you, I rise today in support of H.R. 1047 – the GRID Power Act.

I'd like to thank Rep. Balderson for leading on this bill and for Energy and Commerce Chair Guthrie and his staff for their work on this effort.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) welcomed House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-09) to Virginia to meet with workers and businesses, as well as discuss how members of Congress are working to lower energy costs and secure American energy independence.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the inclusion of his $2 million funding request for Colonial Behavioral Health's development of a new healthcare campus in Williamsburg. The funds, made through the Community Project Funding (CPF) process, were included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which was passed by the House Appropriations Committee in June.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026.

Congressman Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery:

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to also thank the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee for their leadership throughout this year's NDAA process.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the inclusion of his $810,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) request to acquire disposal sites for dredging on the Middle Peninsula in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The funding has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee and awaits passage on the House floor.