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Wittman: Almost $3 Million Coming to VA-01 for Broadband Expansion
January 22, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Virginia announced that almost $3 million in grants would be awarded to Virginia's First District through the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VaTI). The First District counties include: Stafford County and King and Queen County.

Wittman's Weekly: Stronger Workforce of Tomorrow
January 18, 2020
Weekly Updates
It all starts with a spark, a twinkle in the eye of a student who has found her passion, solidified his future. She might have just completed a career and technical education (CTE) program in manufacturing technology. He may have figured out a high-level math problem. One thing is sure: These two students are on their way to achieving their dreams even before receiving a high school diploma.
Wittman Hosts Top House T&I Republicans
January 16, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I), Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Ranking Member of T&I's subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment, and Congressman Bob Gibbs (R-OH), Ranking Member of T&I's subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation in Portsmouth, Virginia. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) visited US Coast Guard Base Portsmouth and the Port of Virginia.

Wittman's Weekly: My 2020 Priorities
January 11, 2020
Weekly Updates
As we start the new year, I am looking forward to what we can accomplish together. Serving the constituents of the First District is my number one priority and I want you to know that I have listened – I have listened to the problems you are having at home and I am working to bring you real results. In 2020, I will be working to expand broadband in rural areas, fix our broken health care system, increase opportunities for students, and fix our dysfunctional budget system in Washington.
Wittman: USDA Making $48 Million Investment in Broadband for Rural Virginia
January 9, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Bette Brand announced USDA has invested $48 million in high speed broadband infrastructure for more than 22,600 rural households in Virginia – including King and Queen County. This is one of many funding announcements in the first round of USDA's ReConnect Pilot Program investments.

Wittman Statement on Iran
January 8, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released this statement on Iran:

Wittman's Weekly: Helping you in 2019
December 21, 2019
Weekly Updates

Friend–

We have come to the end of another year, 2019, and what a year it has been! My number one priority is the constituents of the First District and I have been working hard to make sure that my four offices – located in Mechanicsville, Tappahannock, Stafford, and Washington – and I provide the best constituent service as possible. I wanted to take a moment and share with you some statistics from my office since January 1st 2019. If you haven't been receiving my regular email updates, make sure to to stay up to date on what I'm doing in D.C. and in the district.

Wittman Votes to Advance USMCA
December 19, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Wittman voted in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act to advance the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) – a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement. Ratifying the USMCA has been a major priority of both Congressional Republicans and President Trump in 2019.

Wittman Votes NO on Articles to Impeach President Trump
December 18, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after NO on Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump:

Wittman's Weekly: A Week of Wins
December 14, 2019
Weekly Updates
As your representative in Congress, I am committed to getting real results for the First District. This fall, House Democratic Leadership has been laser focused on one thing: impeachment. As a result, legislative activity has slowed to a crawl. However, I want you to know this week – due to my dedication to reaching across the aisle – we were able to accomplish great things for Virginia.
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