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Wittman Requests Information on Decision to Pause Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Congressman Jeff Hurd (CO-03), and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) recently sent a letter to Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth,…

Statement from Rep. Rob Wittman on the 2026 National Defense Strategy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following the release of the 2026 National Defense Strategy:  “The 2026 National Defense Strategy rightly places defense of the U.S. homeland at the forefront and reinforces that credible deterrence of China requires real capability, not rhetoric. The Strategy also recognizes that…

Wittman, Fischer Statement on FCC Action to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Infiltrating U.S. Communications Networks

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) released a joint statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advanced an order to establish new foreign investment disclosure requirements:   “We’ve been pushing hard to prevent adversarial regimes like communist China and Russia from acquiring silent footholds in our…

Wittman Secures Wins in 2026 Defense Appropriations Legislation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of a bill that included the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. This appropriations bill builds on previous efforts to strengthen the quality of life of our military personnel and their families, provides key investments in shipbuilding and critical munitions programs, and supports the development of cutting-edge…

Wittman, Elfreth’s MAWS Act Passes Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Sarah Elfreth’s (MD-03) Mitigation Action & Watermen Support (MAWS) Act was favorably reported out of the House Natural Resources Committee. This bipartisan legislation will combat the invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay. The MAWS Act will protect the seafood industry and preserve the health of the Bay by…

Wittman Secures Millions for Virginia’s First District

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the House passage of three Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for the First District: $8 million for phase II of the Powhite Parkway Extension project in Chesterfield County, $3,254,400 for Bethel Manor Elementary School, and $810,000 to the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority for securing…

Wittman Applauds Department of Interior Announcement on Lead Ammunition and Tackle

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded the Secretarial Order 3447 — Expanding Hunting and Fishing Access, Removing Unnecessary Barriers, and Ensuring Consistency Across the Department of the Interior Lands and Waters. “I applaud the Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s Secretarial Order that will ensure no lead ban and provide choice for hunters and…

Wittman Introduces Bipartisan PORCUPINE Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced the Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments (PORCUPINE) Act, bipartisan legislation that will expedite the arms procurement process for Taiwan, a key Indo-Pacific partner. The PORCUPINE Act is co-led by Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01), Ami Bera (CA-06), and Ryan Mackenzie…

Wittman Introduces SECURE Minerals Act to Support Critical Minerals Industry

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced the Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements (SECURE) Minerals Act, legislation that will support domestic critical mineral supply chains and will further unleash American energy. The SECURE Minerals Act is co-led by Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (MI-02). Companion legislation…

Wittman Secures Funding for Virginia's First District

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the House passage of four Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for the First District: $1.6 million for the Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s (VIMS) Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting (CoEEF), $448,559 for public safety radio system upgrade and regional interoperability enhancements in Mathews…