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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today hosted a virtual Fireside Chat with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and local government leaders, tribal leaders, and key Virginia broadband stakeholders to discuss the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) work on rural broadband buildout, the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), and what the FCC is doing during to help communities during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today issued the following statement on the ongoing nationwide protests and riots surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery:
"Right now, our nation is in anguish as we mourn the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many others who have died tragically and needlessly. The failures of the system designed to protect and serve our communities regardless of the color of someone's skin must end.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today issued the following statement on the ongoing nationwide protests and riots surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery:
"Right now, our nation is in anguish as we mourn the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many others who have died tragically and needlessly. The failures of the system designed to protect and serve our communities regardless of the color of someone's skin must end.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today joined the lawsuit being filed in D.C. Federal District Court challenging the constitutionality of H. RES 965, the House Democrat plan to vote by proxy.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) announcement of a $354 million, four-year contract with Phlow Corp., located in Richmond, Virginia, that would create the nation's first strategic stockpile of key ingredients needed to make medicines. To prevent domestic shortages of critical medications, the Medicines for All Institute, based in the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering, has joined forces with Phlow Corp.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted two events this week for businesses across the First District. Monday, Congressman Wittman spoke to the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, and today, spoke with the Greater Williamsburg Business Council about what issues local businesses are facing amid pandemic recovery. Small Business Administration (SBA) District Director Carl Knoblock joined the meeting on Monday and was able to discuss what resources the SBA is able to provide.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting against H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800 – House Democrats' partisan approach to COVID-19 response.
WASHINGTON – After learning of Delta Airlines' decision to stop flights to the Newport News Airport until at least the end of September 2020, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to House Leadership and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Leadership requesting a fix in the next COVID-19 package to clarify the Department of Transportation's (DOT) order last month to consolidate flights to regions with more than one airport. Congressman Wittman sent this letter with several other colleagues from the Virginia Delegation.