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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Americans for Prosperity in hosting a roundtable discussion with local leaders to address the damaging effects of the ongoing government shutdown and to discuss the importance of restoring regular order and implementing accountability in Congress.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited Healthy Harvest food bank in Warsaw, Virginia, to meet with volunteers and help sort out groceries at the warehouse. With the impacts of the government shutdown being felt across the First District, food banks are seeing an increase in demand.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to the federal government shutdown:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the GRID Power Act.

Congressman Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery:

Thank you, I rise today in support of H.R. 1047 – the GRID Power Act.

I'd like to thank Rep. Balderson for leading on this bill and for Energy and Commerce Chair Guthrie and his staff for their work on this effort.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to ensure continuity of government operations through November 21, 2025.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) welcomed House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-09) to Virginia to meet with workers and businesses, as well as discuss how members of Congress are working to lower energy costs and secure American energy independence.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the inclusion of his $2 million funding request for Colonial Behavioral Health's development of a new healthcare campus in Williamsburg. The funds, made through the Community Project Funding (CPF) process, were included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which was passed by the House Appropriations Committee in June.