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As the United States grapples with the challenges of energy production, economic growth, and national security, the time has come to unleash the true potential of nuclear energy. Increased zero-carbon emission nuclear power is necessary for an "all of the above" domestic energy solution to the 21st century's environmental and energy challenges.
Virginia, a longtime leader in nuclear technology, is poised to lead this renaissance of safe, reliable nuclear power.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman, along with U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to create a unified Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA).
RICHMOND, V.A. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a public health seminar at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. The seminar convened local law enforcement representatives, doctors, and mental health and rehabilitation specialists to share information and resources pertaining to opioid misuse and addiction and mental health crises in the community.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman today joined 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast' to discuss the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party's recent investigation into BlackRock and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) as well as the dangers of U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today joined colleagues on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to introduce the Dump Investments in Troublesome Communist Holdings Act (DITCH Act). This bill would force non-profits, university endowments, public pension plans, and any other tax-exempt entity to divest from Chinese companies or lose their tax-exempt status.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today introduced legislation to authorize the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) at the Department of Defense (DoD), which will foster partnerships with private capital providers to support the advancement of critical technologies in the military. This builds on the congressman's commitment to fostering defense innovation to give the U.S. Armed Forces a technological advantage and qualitative edge.
Since the beginning of the 118th Congress, House Republicans have made great strides in reducing government spending, addressing the crisis at the southern border, rolling back burdensome regulations, and supporting domestic energy production. Although we have made significant progress in addressing these critical issues, there is still much work to be done.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) on Thursday participated in the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party's hearing titled "The Biden Administration's PRC Strategy," where he posed tough questions to administration officials. The witnesses' answers revealed the Biden administration's failure to adequately invest in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), co-chair of the Rural Broadband Caucus, announced his support for the ReConnecting Rural America Act. This legislation, introduced by Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03), would assist with the costs of construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas.