Robert J. Wittman
RRepublicanVA-1 · Representative
62
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone12
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency100
Avg: 55
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology86
Total Statements
52
Floor Speeches
34
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 42Taxes: 41Infrastructure: 21Trade: 17Defense: 14Foreign Policy: 12Agriculture: 12Housing: 9Healthcare: 8Veterans: 7Labor: 5Education: 5China: 5Economy: 4Crime & Justice: 4
Speech Tone
Neutral: 47Ceremonial: 19Bipartisan: 10Urgent: 10
Statements (86)
Floor Speech2026-07-15EnvironmentDefense
HONORING COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER RAGSDALEHONORING COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER RAGSDALE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E692-E693] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-07-14Ceremonial
Preserving the American Dream for the next generationPreserving the American Dream for the next generation Preserving the American Dream for the next generation America 250 is an opportunity to celebrate the freedoms secured by the sacrifices of our Founders. It is also a moment to renew our commitment to preserving the American Dream for future…
Floor Speech2026-07-13Ceremonial
HONORING THE LIFE OF SUSAN LASCOLETTEHONORING THE LIFE OF SUSAN LASCOLETTE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E670] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-06-15Taxes
Wittman Announces 2026 Congressional App ChallengeWittman Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) are open. “I look forward to seeing the creativity and ingenuity of students in the First District,” said. Rep…
Press Release2026-06-10Ceremonial
Wittman Congratulates Congressional Gold Medal Award RecipientWittman Congratulates Congressional Gold Medal Award Recipient WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) met with a winner of the 2026 Congressional Gold Medal Award, Sanaya Bothra. Ms. Bothra is a student from Glen Allen. “It was my privilege to meet and congratulate Sanaya Bothra…
Floor Speech2026-06-09HealthcareS2026
HONORING THE NATIONAL SPEECH & DEBATE ASSOCIATION'S 2026 NATIONAL TOURNAMENTHONORING THE NATIONAL SPEECH & DEBATE ASSOCIATION'S 2026 NATIONAL TOURNAMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E549] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Press Release2026-06-09ImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & Justice
Wittman Releases Statement on Voting to Strengthen Public Safety and Border SecurityWittman Releases Statement on Voting to Strengthen Public Safety and Border Security WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement on voting in support of the Senate amended reconciliation package: “Public safety and the rule of law are fundamental in our…
Press Release2026-06-05EconomyEnvironmentAgriculture
Wittman, Virginia Republican Delegation Support Disaster Designation Request For Virginia’s Agricultural IndustryWittman, Virginia Republican Delegation Support Disaster Designation Request For Virginia’s Agricultural Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was joined by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06), and Congressman…
Press Release2026-06-05EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefense
Wittman Supports Advancement of Legislation to Strengthen Our National Defense and Revitalize the Defense Industrial BaseWittman Supports Advancement of Legislation to Strengthen Our National Defense and Revitalize the Defense Industrial Base WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services and chairman of the subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land…
Press Release2026-06-05TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Wittman, Ryan Deliver Key Defense Modernization Caucus Wins in FY27 NDAAWittman, Ryan Deliver Key Defense Modernization Caucus Wins in FY27 NDAA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY), founding co-chairs of the House Defense Modernization Caucus , announced several key wins they secured to bolster the defense innovation…
Press Release2026-06-04UrgentTaxesEducationCrime & Justice
Wittman Applauds House Passage of Community Project Funding for Essex CountyWittman Applauds House Passage of Community Project Funding for Essex County WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the House passage of his $1,288,608 million funding request for Essex County, Virginia’s construction of a Joint Maintenance Facility (JMF) and to…
Press Release2026-06-03EnvironmentInfrastructure
Wittman and Acting Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling, Visit Rappahannock Community CollegeWittman and Acting Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling, Visit Rappahannock Community College Warsaw, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited Rappahannock Community College with Acting Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling. The visit allowed Congressman Wittman and Secretary Sonderling to see…
Floor Speech2026-06-03CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
HONORING CAPTAIN BRIAN TANAKAHONORING CAPTAIN BRIAN TANAKA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E518] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-06-03CeremonialEnvironmentAgriculture
Virginia Delegation Invites Virginians to Submit Photos for a Congressional Time Capsule Celebrating America 250Virginia Delegation Invites Virginians to Submit Photos for a Congressional Time Capsule Celebrating America 250 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Virginia congressional delegation invites individuals across the Commonwealth to submit photographs to be considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time…
Floor Speech2026-06-02CeremonialEnvironmentTrade
HONORING MORGAN ELIZABETH GOOCHHONORING MORGAN ELIZABETH GOOCH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E511] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-05-19TaxesEnvironment
Wittman Receives Champion of Science AwardWittman Receives Champion of Science Award WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the 2026 Champion of Science award from the Science Coalition. Congressman Wittman was jointly nominated for this honor by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Old Dominion University…
Press Release2026-05-18CeremonialTaxesS2026
Wittman Announces Winner of Virginia's First District’s 2026 Congressional Art CompetitionWittman Announces Winner of Virginia's First District’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced Isabel Chung, a student from Glen Allen, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Virginia’s First District. The winning…
Floor Speech2026-05-14TaxesEnvironment
HONORING ALAN BLACKHONORING ALAN BLACK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E445] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…
Press Release2026-05-13TaxesEnvironment
Wittman Hosts Field Event with House Natural Resources Committee at the Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceWittman Hosts Field Event with House Natural Resources Committee at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science GLOUCESTER, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was joined by the House Committee on Natural Resources and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) on a field visit to the Virginia Institute of…
Floor Speech2026-05-07TaxesEnvironment
HONORING KATHERINE GETTY KOOHMARAIE AND HER SERVICE TO VIRGINIA'S 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTHONORING KATHERINE GETTY KOOHMARAIE AND HER SERVICE TO VIRGINIA'S 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E418-E419] From the Congressional Record…
Press Release2026-05-01EconomyEnvironmentDefense
Wittman Convenes Defense Leaders to Accelerate Military Capability and Strengthen Industrial BaseWittman Convenes Defense Leaders to Accelerate Military Capability and Strengthen Industrial Base Williamsburg, VA – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) convened senior defense leaders and industry executives alongside Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, Michael Duffey, for a…
Floor Speech2026-04-27CeremonialEducation
RECOGNIZING SARA MILLER FOR RECEIVING THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARDRECOGNIZING SARA MILLER FOR RECEIVING THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E367] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-04-27CeremonialInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING SARAH ROBERTS FOR RECEIVING THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARDRECOGNIZING SARAH ROBERTS FOR RECEIVING THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E376] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-04-23CeremonialTradeAgriculture
RECOGNIZING MATHEWS MUSEUM'S MAY FAIRERECOGNIZING MATHEWS MUSEUM'S MAY FAIRE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E362] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-04-23CeremonialTaxes
Wittman Congratulates Winners of Virginia’s First District 2025 Congressional App ChallengeWittman Congratulates Winners of Virginia’s First District 2025 Congressional App Challenge Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) met with the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia’s First District. The winning app, TroopCompanion, was developed by…
Press Release2026-04-23EconomyTaxesLabor
Wittman Hosts Working Families Tax Cuts RoundtableWittman Hosts Working Families Tax Cuts Roundtable WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a roundtable to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts delivers real, tangible relief to constituents while grounding the policy in lived experiences. “It was a privilege to…
Press Release2026-04-22BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentAgriculture
We must protect the Chesapeake Bay for generations to comeWe must protect the Chesapeake Bay for generations to come For communities across Virginia’s First District, the Chesapeake Bay is more than just a body of water; it is the backbone of the economy and a way of life. The Bay is a major economic driver, supporting thousands of jobs that families in…
Press Release2026-04-22Taxes
We must protect the Chesapeake Bay for generations to comeWe must protect the Chesapeake Bay for generations to come We must protect the Chesapeake Bay for generations to come For communities across Virginia’s First District, the Chesapeake Bay is more than just a body of water; it is the backbone of the economy and a way of life. The Bay is a major…
Press Release2026-04-20CeremonialInfrastructure
Wittman’s Push Gains Momentum as Navy Reviews USS Yorktown Proposal for CVN-84Wittman’s Push Gains Momentum as Navy Reviews USS Yorktown Proposal for CVN-84 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today highlighted a formal response from the Secretary of the Navy regarding his proposal to name the next Ford-class aircraft carrier (CVN-84) the USS Yorktown in honor…
Press Release2026-04-17Technology
Wittman Sends Letter in Support of Genesis MissionWittman Sends Letter in Support of Genesis Mission WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter with 20 Republican members of the House of Representatives to the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, expressing Congressional support for the Genesis Mission and the energy…
Press Release2026-04-15Taxes
Tax Day Reclaimed: Why April 15 Feels Different This YearTax Day Reclaimed: Why April 15 Feels Different This Year Tax Day Reclaimed: Why April 15 Feels Different This Year Every year, Tax Day arrives with a familiar sense of anxiety, as millions of Americans wait to see what they owe or what they’ll get back. This year feels different. Thanks to the…
Press Release2026-04-15UrgentTaxesEnvironmentSocial Security
Tax Day Reclaimed: Why April 15 Feels Different This YearTax Day Reclaimed: Why April 15 Feels Different This Year Every year, Tax Day arrives with a familiar sense of anxiety, as millions of Americans wait to see what they owe or what they’ll get back. This year feels different. Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, April 15 is no longer just a…
Floor Speech2026-04-14TaxesDefenseVeteransHR6317
PATRICIA PAIGE POST OFFICEPATRICIA PAIGE POST OFFICE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H2853] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PATRICIA PAIGE…
Press Release2026-04-14BipartisanVeterans
Wittman’s Bill to Rename New Kent Post Office to Honor Patricia Paige PassesWittman’s Bill to Rename New Kent Post Office to Honor Patricia Paige Passes WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman’s (VA-01) legislation to rename the New Kent Post Office to honor the late Patricia Paige, whose lifetime of service left a profound mark on Virginia, passed the U.S. House…
Press Release2026-03-31
How Virginia Can Prevent the Next Public Safety TragedyHow Virginia Can Prevent the Next Public Safety Tragedy How Virginia Can Prevent the Next Public Safety Tragedy The tragic killing of a Virginia mother at a Fairfax County bus stop is a devastating reminder that public safety is not theoretical. It is about real lives, real families and real…
Press Release2026-03-31BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
How Virginia Can Prevent the Next Public Safety TragedyHow Virginia Can Prevent the Next Public Safety Tragedy The tragic killing of a Virginia mother at a Fairfax County bus stop is a devastating reminder that public safety is not theoretical. It is about real lives, real families and real consequences when systems meant to protect our communities…
Floor Speech2026-03-27EnvironmentDefense
HONORING MAJOR ALEXANDER FELDMANHONORING MAJOR ALEXANDER FELDMAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E281] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-03-25TaxesDefenseEducation
Wittman Secures Funding for Bethel Manor Elementary SchoolWittman Secures Funding for Bethel Manor Elementary School WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) presented $3,254,000 to Bethel Manor Elementary School for an expansion project. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Transportation, Housing and Urban…
Press Release2026-03-23EconomyTaxesHousing
Wittman Secures Funding for Powhite Parkway Extension Phase II in Chesterfield CountyWittman Secures Funding for Powhite Parkway Extension Phase II in Chesterfield County WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) presented Chesterfield County with $8 million for the Powhite Parkway Extension Phase II. This Community Project Funding request was secured in the Fiscal Year…
Floor Speech2026-03-18UrgentGun PolicyEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR556HRES1115
PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACTPROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2576-H2580] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-18
Sponsored: CANS Act of 2026Robert J. Wittman sponsored this legislation: CANS Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanEnvironmentTradeInfrastructureHR2294
REAUTHORIZATION OF INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM ACT OF 2009REAUTHORIZATION OF INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM ACT OF 2009 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2513-H2514] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-03-16UrgentTaxesEnvironmentHR4294
MITIGATION ACTION AND WATERMEN SUPPORT ACT OF 2026MITIGATION ACTION AND WATERMEN SUPPORT ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2516-H2519] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-16TaxesEnvironmentHR3073
SHIVWITS BAND OF PAIUTES JURISDICTIONAL CLARITY ACTSHIVWITS BAND OF PAIUTES JURISDICTIONAL CLARITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2514-H2516] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentAgricultureHR831HR4294
LOWER COLORADO RIVER MULTI-SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025LOWER COLORADO RIVER MULTI-SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2527-H2529] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanEnvironmentTradeAgricultureHR6380
CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL PARK ACTCHIRICAHUA NATIONAL PARK ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2525-H2527] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CHIRICAHUA…
Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentEducationHR528
POST-DISASTER REFORESTATION AND RESTORATION ACT OF 2025POST-DISASTER REFORESTATION AND RESTORATION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2524-H2525] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Floor Speech2026-03-16UrgentGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR2196
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEMORIAL EXTENSION ACTNATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEMORIAL EXTENSION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2523-H2524] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-03-16UrgentTaxesEnvironmentHousingHR5729
NORTH RIM RESTORATION ACTNORTH RIM RESTORATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2521-H2523] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NORTH RIM…
Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentHR5254
GATEWAY PARTNERSHIP ACTGATEWAY PARTNERSHIP ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2519-H2521] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1710…
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