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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.
The Chinese Communist Party's recent decision to restrict exports of rare earth elements and magnets stunned many pundits and analysts. But for those who have observed China's decades-long campaign to consolidate and control the rare earth industry, it was entirely predictable.
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.
As the representative for Virginia's 1st District in Congress, I take seriously the legislative branch's responsibility to ensure the federal government operates efficiently, effectively and in the best interests of the American people. Across party lines, there's growing agreement: Washington must get its fiscal house in order by spending taxpayer dollars wisely while focusing on results that matter to everyday Americans.
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.
I grew up on the Chesapeake Bay, spending my early years hunting, fishing and learning from the natural world around me. That foundation led me to a career in environmental science, serving over two decades with the Virginia Department of Health, studying water quality in the bay to ensure its shellfish were safe to harvest. Today, those experiences continue to shape my approach to serving the people of Virginia's 1st District in Congress.
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.