WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) in sending a letter to President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to share their continued concern about legislation advanced by the Virginia General Assembly that would restructure the governanc... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced the Advancing Water Research and Collaboration (AWRC) Act — legislation that would reauthorize the Water Resources Research Act (WRRA) from Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2029 and increase the appropriations authorization for the program from $15 million to $16 million per year. “As ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 7744, the Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026, legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the ongoing shutdown. “Keeping the Department of Homeland Security shut down during a time of heightened threats would have posed serious risks for the s... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) released the following statement in response to Governor Spanberger's Termination of 287(g) Agreements, which allows local law enforcement agencies to coordinate with federal immigration authorities to... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following his vote against the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act and expressed his support for more comprehensive aviation safety legislation: “The horrific crash over the Potomac River on January 29, 2025, was a tragedy that claimed 67 lives. It should never have happened, and Congres... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address: “Tonight’s address comes at a pivotal moment for our nation. Families across Virginia’s First District and around the country continue to feel the strain of rising healthcare costs, housing prices, and everyday expenses. Americans are looking for leadership ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser following the failure of the Potomac Interceptor along the Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, Maryland, which resulted in nearly 243.5 million gallons of wastewater spilled in the Potomac River. In the letter, Rep. Wittman raised urgent concerns about the downstream impacts to the Chesap... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is officially open to all high school students in Virginia’s First District. The nationwide contest provides young artists with a unique opportunity to highlight their creativity, with the first-place artwork earning a yearlong display in the U.S. Capitol. All submissions must be receive... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) presented Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown with $2.2 million to construct shore power infrastructure for Virginia Class submarines, funding that he secured through the Community Project Funding (CPF) appropriations process. The funds were passed by the House and signed into law on November 12, 2025, as part of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), a lifelong conservationist and avid outdoorsman, highlighted the importance of responsible stewardship of our nation’s public lands and historic sites during a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing. During the hearing, Congressman Wittman spoke with Will Glasco, CEO of Preservation Virginia, about... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) delivered $448,559 for public safety radio system upgrades and regional interoperability enhancements in Mathews County. The funds were passed by the House and signed into law on January 23, 2026, as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. “I am thrilled to see ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) delivered $810,000 to the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority. The funds were passed by the House and signed into law on February 3, 2026, as part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act of 2026. “As a lifelong outdoorsman, I know how critical well-maintained waterways are to our District’... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) delivered $2 million for Winter Harbor Dredging in Mathews County. The funds were passed by the House and signed into law on January 23, 2026, as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. “As an avid outdoorsman, I’ve seen firsthand how well-maintained waterways s... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) delivered $295,000 for Physical and Cyber Security Improvements for Public Water System project in Williamsburg. The funds were passed by the House and signed into law on January 23, 2026, as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. “I am pleased to see that my $... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) delivered $2 million to Colonial Behavioral Health in Williamsburg for the development of a new healthcare campus, funding he secured through the Community Project Funding (CPF) appropriations process. The funds were passed by the House and signed into law on November 12, 2025, as part of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriatio... Read More »
