Family Values

A lot of people say they would not be where they are today without their parents. For me, that is the absolute truth. When I was eight months old, my mom and dad adopted me from the Children’s Home Society of Virginia in Richmond. My birth mother made the selfless decision to give me opportunities she felt unable to provide, and my parents’ decision to adopt changed the course of my life.

That experience instilled in me a lasting commitment to protecting the most vulnerable among us and supporting families as they form, grow, and care for one another. Every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home, and parents should have the resources and support they need to build strong families.

Adoption can be an extraordinary expression of love, but expectant parents cannot consider an option they do not know is available. That is why I authored the Adoption Information Act, which would ensure expectant parents receiving federally supported family-planning services have access to information about adoption. I have also fought to protect and expand the Adoption Tax Credit and reduce the financial barriers faced by families that open their homes to children through adoption.

As a child of adoption, I understand the extraordinary lengths people will go to become parents. I strongly support continued access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other treatments that help families experiencing infertility have children..

Supporting life and strengthening families also means standing with mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. We must improve access to prenatal and postpartum care, address maternal health challenges, and ensure women—particularly those in rural communities—can receive high-quality care close to home. Expectant mothers should know they are not alone and have access to practical support for themselves and their children.

Strong families also need access to affordable health coverage. I voted to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to help prevent sharp increases in health insurance premiums for working families purchasing coverage through the Marketplace. Continuing this assistance helps middle-income families keep more of their hard-earned money while Congress works toward broader reforms that lower health care costs and strengthen the individual insurance market.

That support must continue after a child is born or an adoption is finalized. Families need child care options that are safe, affordable, and flexible enough to meet the realities of modern work schedules. I am a cosponsor of bipartisan legislation to expand child care for parents who work evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and other nontraditional hours. I also support modernizing federal child care programs to improve access, strengthen accountability and quality standards, and help parents find safe, dependable care while they work.

I will continue supporting pro-family policies that protect life, respect parents’ central role in raising their children, and ensure families have the support they need to thrive. That includes preserving access to IVF, improving maternal health, strengthening foster care and adoption services,  lowering costs for working families, and expanding practical child care options.

Legislative Work

  • Adoption Information Act (H.R. 215) — Authored legislation ensuring expectant parents receiving federally supported family-planning services have access to information about adoption and local adoption resources.
  • Extension of Enhanced Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits (H.R. 1834) — Voted to extend enhanced premium assistance to help prevent sharp health insurance premium increases for working and middle-income families purchasing Marketplace coverage.
  • After Hours Child Care Act (H.R. 7498) — Cosponsored bipartisan legislation expanding child care options for parents who work nights, weekends, overnight shifts, and other nontraditional schedules, including nurses, law-enforcement officers, firefighters, military families, and service-industry employees.
  • Child Care Modernization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9224) — Cosponsored bipartisan legislation strengthening the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, improving access to affordable child care, strengthening quality and accountability standards, and better aligning federal child care programs with the needs of today’s workforce.

More on Family Values

Wittman to Pelosi: There is too much to be done
July 18, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Rob Wittman sent another letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging her to keep the House in-session through August to complete critical legislative items.

Issues: Border Security Education Environmental Conservation Family Values Federal Employees Fiscal Responsibility Health Care Jobs & Economy National Defense Transportation & Infrastructure Veterans
Weekly Update: Happy Independence Day!
July 4, 2019
Weekly Updates
Each day I walk the halls of the Capitol Building, I am in awe of the debates, votes, and victories that have taken place over 243+ years to preserve the liberties and freedoms we enjoy today. The building is filled with history, not only history of the events that have taken place there, but the artifacts of that history placed all around the building. The most grand of the rooms is the Rotunda, in the heart of the Capitol.
Issues: National Defense Family Values
Wittman to Pelosi: Keep Us In Town
June 28, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Rob Wittman sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging her to keep the House in-session through August to complete critical legislative items.

Issues: National Defense Veterans Federal Employees Border Security Health Care Transportation & Infrastructure Family Values Jobs & Economy Environmental Conservation Education Fiscal Responsibility
Wittman Honored for Commitment to Military Families
May 16, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Last night, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was honored by the Trustees of United Through Reading (UTR) for his service to military families at their 6th Annual Tribute to Military Families.

Issues: National Defense Family Values
Wittman Signs Discharge Petition to Protect Life
April 2, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) signed the discharge petition to bring the Born Alive Protection Act to the House floor for full debate and a vote. Rep. Wittman is an original cosponsor of this legislation and a member of the Values Action Team.

Issues: Health Care Family Values
Wittman Statement on Bill to Fund VA-01 Priorities, Secure Border
February 14, 2019
Press Release

Wittman Statement on Bill to Fund VA-01 Priorities, Secure Border

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Conference Report to Accompany H.J. Res 31 – The Consolidated Appropriations Act:
Issues: National Defense Federal Employees Border Security Family Values Jobs & Economy Fiscal Responsibility
VA GOP Congressional Delegation Call on VA Gov. to Reject H.B. 2491
January 31, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressmen Wittman (VA-1), Griffith (VA-9), Riggleman (VA-5), and Cline (VA-6) released the following statement calling on Gov. Northam to denounce Delegate Kathy Tran's bill, H.B. 2491, the Repeal Act, and asking him to answer the question: Are you supportive of Delegate Tran's bill that seeks to roll back restrictions on late-term abortions in Virginia?:

Issues: Family Values
What do you want to see the new Congress focus on?
January 8, 2019
Press Release

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Now that we are in the 116th Congress, I'm looking forward to working on sustaining economic growth, addressing critical infrastructure issues in our region, building a strong national defense, immigration reform, and expanding access to rural broadband.

I know I'll hear from many of you during the next two years as you contact my office and during my travels throughout the District. I wanted to take a brief moment to ask what issues you would most like to see addressed during the 116th Congress.

Issues: Border Security Education Environmental Conservation Family Values Federal Employees Fiscal Responsibility Health Care Jobs & Economy National Defense Seniors Transportation & Infrastructure Veterans
ICYMI: A survey and note from your Congressman
December 3, 2018
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As your Congressman here in Virginia's First District, I want to consistently provide you with updates on my work to address critical issues facing our nation. I am focused on building a strong economy for all Virginians, ensuring we maintain a strong national defense, bringing accountability back to Washington, and meeting the needs of our nation's veterans and federal employees.

Issues: Border Security Education Family Values Federal Employees Fiscal Responsibility Health Care Jobs & Economy National Defense Transportation & Infrastructure
Weekly Update: National Adoption Month
November 1, 2018
Weekly Updates

Weekly Update: National Adoption Month
By Congressman Rob Wittman
November 1, 2018

November is National Adoption Month. As a child of adoption, it's important to me to share my story. I want folks to know that adoption is an option, and when they're faced with difficult choices, I want them to have the information and resources they need to give a child a shot at love and a shot at life.

Issues: Family Values

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