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© 2026 Govwatch

Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

RRepublicanVA-1 · Representative
63
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone15
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
60
Total Statements
44
Floor Speeches
16
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 30Environment: 26Infrastructure: 14Trade: 10Agriculture: 9Defense: 8Housing: 7Foreign Policy: 7Veterans: 5Healthcare: 4Labor: 4Economy: 3Education: 3China: 2Technology: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 27Ceremonial: 13Bipartisan: 9Urgent: 8: 3

Statements (60)

Press Release2026-06-03
Wittman and Acting Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling, Visit Rappahannock Community College

Wittman 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…

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Press Release2026-06-03
Virginia Delegation Invites Virginians to Submit Photos for a Congressional Time Capsule Celebrating America 250

Virginia 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…

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Floor Speech2026-06-02
HONORING MORGAN ELIZABETH GOOCH

HONORING 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 ]…

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Press Release2026-05-19TaxesEnvironment
Wittman Receives Champion of Science Award

Wittman 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…

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Press Release2026-05-18CeremonialTaxesS2026
Wittman Announces Winner of Virginia's First District’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Wittman 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…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14TaxesEnvironment
HONORING ALAN BLACK

HONORING 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…

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Press Release2026-05-13TaxesEnvironment
Wittman Hosts Field Event with House Natural Resources Committee at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Wittman 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…

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Floor Speech2026-05-07TaxesEnvironment
HONORING KATHERINE GETTY KOOHMARAIE AND HER SERVICE TO VIRGINIA'S 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

HONORING 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…

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Press Release2026-05-01EconomyEnvironmentDefense
Wittman Convenes Defense Leaders to Accelerate Military Capability and Strengthen Industrial Base

Wittman 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…

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Floor Speech2026-04-27CeremonialEducation
RECOGNIZING SARA MILLER FOR RECEIVING THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD

RECOGNIZING 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…

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Floor Speech2026-04-27CeremonialInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING SARAH ROBERTS FOR RECEIVING THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD

RECOGNIZING 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…

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Floor Speech2026-04-23CeremonialTradeAgriculture
RECOGNIZING MATHEWS MUSEUM'S MAY FAIRE

RECOGNIZING 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 […

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Press Release2026-04-23CeremonialTaxes
Wittman Congratulates Winners of Virginia’s First District 2025 Congressional App Challenge

Wittman 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…

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Press Release2026-04-23EconomyTaxesLabor
Wittman Hosts Working Families Tax Cuts Roundtable

Wittman 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…

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Press Release2026-04-22BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentAgriculture
We 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 economic driver, supporting thousands of jobs that families in…

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Press Release2026-04-20CeremonialInfrastructure
Wittman’s Push Gains Momentum as Navy Reviews USS Yorktown Proposal for CVN-84

Wittman’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…

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Press Release2026-04-17Technology
Wittman Sends Letter in Support of Genesis Mission

Wittman 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…

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Press Release2026-04-15UrgentTaxesEnvironmentSocial Security
Tax 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 Working Families Tax Cuts, April 15 is no longer just a…

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Press Release2026-04-14BipartisanVeterans
Wittman’s Bill to Rename New Kent Post Office to Honor Patricia Paige Passes

Wittman’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…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14TaxesDefenseVeteransHR6317
PATRICIA PAIGE POST OFFICE

PATRICIA 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…

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Press Release2026-03-31BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
How 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 consequences when systems meant to protect our communities…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27EnvironmentDefense
HONORING MAJOR ALEXANDER FELDMAN

HONORING 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 ]…

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Press Release2026-03-25TaxesDefenseEducation
Wittman Secures Funding for Bethel Manor Elementary School

Wittman 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…

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Press Release2026-03-23EconomyTaxesHousing
Wittman Secures Funding for Powhite Parkway Extension Phase II in Chesterfield County

Wittman 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…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18
Sponsored: CANS Act of 2026

Robert J. Wittman sponsored this legislation: CANS Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Floor Speech2026-03-18UrgentGun PolicyEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR556HRES1115
PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT

PROTECTING 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 […

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Floor Speech2026-03-16UrgentGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR2196
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEMORIAL EXTENSION ACT

NATIONAL 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…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16UrgentTaxesEnvironmentHousingHR5729
NORTH RIM RESTORATION ACT

NORTH 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…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentHR5254
GATEWAY PARTNERSHIP ACT

GATEWAY 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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Floor Speech2026-03-16UrgentTaxesEnvironmentHR4294
MITIGATION ACTION AND WATERMEN SUPPORT ACT OF 2026

MITIGATION 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 […

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanEnvironmentTradeInfrastructureHR2294
REAUTHORIZATION OF INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM ACT OF 2009

REAUTHORIZATION 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…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16TaxesEnvironmentHR3073
SHIVWITS BAND OF PAIUTES JURISDICTIONAL CLARITY ACT

SHIVWITS 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 […

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentAgricultureHR831HR4294
LOWER COLORADO RIVER MULTI-SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025

LOWER 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…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanEnvironmentTradeAgricultureHR6380
CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL PARK ACT

CHIRICAHUA 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…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentEducationHR528
POST-DISASTER REFORESTATION AND RESTORATION ACT OF 2025

POST-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…

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Floor Speech2026-03-12UrgentHealthcareAgriculture
HONORING RIVERSIDE WALTER REED HOSPITAL

HONORING RIVERSIDE WALTER REED HOSPITAL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-09
Sponsored: AWRC Act of 2025

Robert J. Wittman sponsored this legislation: AWRC Act of 2025. Subcommittee Hearings Held

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Floor Speech2026-03-05TaxesEnvironmentDefense
HONORING KATHRYN YURKANIN

HONORING KATHRYN YURKANIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E192] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-24TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR4294
CRITICAL MINERALS ARE THE BACKBONE OF OUR COUNTRY

CRITICAL MINERALS ARE THE BACKBONE OF OUR COUNTRY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2264-H2265] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20CeremonialTaxesHousing
CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HARP PROGRAM

CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HARP PROGRAM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E143-E144] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20Foreign PolicyVeteransS25
RECOGNIZING JOE SCHUMACHER'S 25 YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE

RECOGNIZING JOE SCHUMACHER'S 25 YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E148-E149] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20CeremonialEnvironment
RECOGNIZING MADELINE BROBST RECEIVING A PERFECT SCORE ON THE ACT

RECOGNIZING MADELINE BROBST RECEIVING A PERFECT SCORE ON THE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E145] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-02-10HealthcareTaxesTrade
RECOGNIZING JOE SCHUMACHER

RECOGNIZING JOE SCHUMACHER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2100-H2101] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-16Taxes
Sponsored: PORCUPINE Act

Robert J. Wittman sponsored this legislation: PORCUPINE Act. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Floor Speech2026-01-15
Sponsored: SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

Robert J. Wittman sponsored this legislation: SECURE Minerals Act of 2026. Subcommittee Hearings Held

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Floor Speech2025-11-25Infrastructure
Sponsored: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the "Patricia…

Robert J. Wittman sponsored this legislation: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the "Patricia Paige Post Office".. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 2.

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Floor Speech2025-11-18
Sponsored: Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.

Robert J. Wittman sponsored this legislation: Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Floor Speech2025-09-08
Sponsored: Commemorating the service of General Lafayette to the United States on the bicentennial of his farewell tour.

Robert J. Wittman sponsored this legislation: Commemorating the service of General Lafayette to the United States on the bicentennial of his farewell tour.. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Floor Speech2025-04-17
Sponsored: Finding ORE Act

Robert J. Wittman sponsored this legislation: Finding ORE Act. Subcommittee Hearings Held

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Floor Speech2025-03-31Ceremonial
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PATSY PETTUS

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PATSY PETTUS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E272] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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