Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) wrote to Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to avoid new requirements that could delay or weaken the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program's goal of delivering high-speed, scalable broadband to rural communities.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined a group of congressional colleagues in reiterating their commitment to protecting Medicaid coverage for vulnerable communities. While supporting reductions to federal spending, the letter urges that Medicaid reforms should not come at the expense of vulnerable populations including pregnant women, children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award from the 60 Plus Association for his dedication to supporting seniors. The award was presented by 60 Plus Association Founder and Chairman Jim Martin and President Saul Anuzis during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025, which would reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund through 2030.

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.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), China Select Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) in reintroducing the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, legislation designed to strengthen the U.S. drone industry, reduce dependence on foreign adversaries, and enhance national security.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was named co-chair of the newly launched Congressional Study Group on India (CSGI), an initiative of the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) focused on strengthening the U.S.-India relationship. CSGI, co-chaired by Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC), becomes the fifth Congressional Study Group under FMC, joining those focused on Europe, Germany, Japan, and Korea.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the Leadership Award from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation at their Ocean Awards Reception, held at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The event is part of Capitol Hill Ocean Week , which brings together scientists, policymakers, business leaders, and conservationists to advance ocean and coastal policy.