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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee, voted in favor of the committee's advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). With this vote, full House consideration can follow soon.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of House Natural Resources Committee, applauded committee passage of his legislation, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, which would ensure access to affordable tackle and ammunition for sportsmen and women while reinforcing investments in conservation efforts. The next step of the process will be House Floor consideration in the future.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted an in-district roundtable with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Mechanicsville, Virginia. The roundtable brought together local business owners to discuss their experiences and the impact tax reform will have on their businesses. The discussion focused specifically on the pro-growth provisions in H.R. 1, signed into law on July 4th, which are vital to maintaining America's prosperity and creating new opportunities for workers and businesses.

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Congressman Dave Min (D-CA-47), Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reauthorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Digital Coast Program. As coastal cities face unique and complex challenges, this bill supports thousands of open-access datasets, interactive tools, and training to help local leaders strengthen the resilience of our coasts.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) in introducing the Mitigation Action & Watermen Support (MAWS) Act, bipartisan legislation that will address invasive blue catfish and protect aquatic ecosystems throughout the Chesapeake Bay.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1:

"Today, I voted for the final passage of legislation that strengthens vital programs that serve our most vulnerable communities, empowers hardworking American families to thrive, and bolsters our national defense, as well as protects Virginians from a costly tax hike."

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.