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Wittman sends letter to Coronavirus Task Force asking to keep COVID-19 data public
July 17, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON – On Friday, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Task Force requesting the continued public release of data relating to COVID-19 across the United States to better assist states, localities, researchers, and the general public in their understanding and combatting of the novel Coronavirus.

Rep. Rob Wittman: The case for robust defense spending
July 16, 2020
Opinion Pieces by Rob
President John Adams once wrote: "National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a Statesman." These words are as true now as they were when they were written in 1815. However, unlike in 1815, the weight of these words seems lost on some in Congress.

As Congress moves forward with the National Defense Authorization Act and the passage of the defense appropriations bill, there are irresponsible calls for blanket cuts to defense spending that are either misguided or willfully ignorant of the role the U.S. military plays in maintaining global stability.
Wittman's Weekly: Looking back at 2020 so far
July 11, 2020
Weekly Updates
2020 is halfway over, and what a year it has been! Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, my number one priority has been the constituents of the First District. I have been working hard to make sure that my four offices – located in Mechanicsville, Tappahannock, Stafford, and Washington - and I provide the best service as possible through these difficult times. I wanted to take a moment and share with you some statistics from my office since the beginning of the year. If you need assistance during these difficult times, please click here to send me a message.
Wittman, Spanberger, Luria, Riggleman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Refurbished Government Computers to Veterans, Students, & Seniors in Need
July 10, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), Elaine Luria (D-VA-02), and Denver Riggleman (R-VA-05) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would help provide federal surplus and retired computers to non-profit computer refurbishers, who would then repair and distribute these computers to veterans, low-income individuals, students, and seniors in need.

Wittman's Weekly: "We the People" are free
July 4, 2020
Weekly Updates

Today, our nation celebrates independence. Over the past 244 years, the United States has proven itself to be a resilient nation. Through the sacrifice, determination and fortitude of its citizens, the United States will continue to be a great democracy, one that fights for justice, strives for economic success, and prioritizes national security. Right now, we find ourselves in an exceptional and trying time in our nation's history. How we move forward from these difficult times will shape the future of the United States.

I am incredibly hopeful.

Wittman introduces Long Bridge Act of 2020 to reduce road congestion
July 3, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA01) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA08) this week introduced the Long Bridge Act of 2020. Congressmembers Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Gerry Connolly (D-VA11), Bobby Scott (D-VA03), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA10), Ben Cline (R-VA06), Morgan Griffith (R-VA09), Elaine Luria (D-VA02), and Anthony Brown (D-MD04) co-led this legislation.

Wittman Votes In Favor of Committee Passage of FY21 NDAA
July 1, 2020
Press Release

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, voted "yes" on committee passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21):

"The FY21 NDAA that has passed out of Committee tonight is, on the whole, a good mark. This mark seeks to rapidly expand unique, asymmetric advantages the United States maintains over our peers and seeks to impose a cost imposition strategy with these investments.

Wittman introduces National Public Health Week Resolution amid COVID-19 pandemic
June 30, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA01), Co-Chair of the Congressional Public Health Caucus, this week co-introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize National Public Health Week 2020. Congressmembers Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA40), Jim McGovern (D-MA02), Mike Simpson (R-ID02) co-led this legislation. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) is introducing the Senate companion resolution.
Wittman statement on reports of Russian bounties on U.S. troops
June 29, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces (SPF), issued the following statement today regarding recent reports of Russian bounties on U.S. troops:

Wittman Statement on H.R. 7120
June 25, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congressman Wittman released the following statement after voting against the Democrat's partisan police reform bill - H.R. 7120:

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