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Rob Wittman

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Rob Wittman is a U.S. Representative for Virginia's 1st congressional district, having served since January 9, 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Wittman has focused on issues such as military readiness, veterans' affairs, and environmental protection. He has been an advocate for the Chesapeake Bay and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the health of the bay and its surrounding ecosystems.

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October 16, 2026

We can do that. We need to build new refineries.

— Rob Wittman

Oct 16, 2026

It’s all about fuel prices, so we have to look at ways we can reduce that.

huffpost.com
Oct 16, 2026

Right now we are defending U.S. assets there, so there is no war as we speak.

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Sep 21, 2026

So there hasn’t been any change in qualification. If you qualify for Medicaid, you’re going to continue to get Medicaid. If you’re able to work, we want you to go to work.

virginiamercury.com
Sep 3, 2026

(Small companies) just can’t band together in large enough numbers to get the advantages of these larger plans.

virginiamercury.com
Sep 3, 2026

Going forward, I will continue working to make healthcare more affordable, accessible, and transparent by increasing competition, expanding patient choice, improving price transparency, and giving patients and families greater control over…

virginiamercury.com
Sep 3, 2026

I did not believe families should face dramatic increases in their health insurance costs without a transition.

virginiamercury.com
Sep 1, 2026

You need a confirmed individual there in Army leadership positions, and right now you don’t have that.

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Mar 16, 2026

This bill is a bipartisan, commonsense step to help land managers within the Department of the Interior tackle forest reforestation after wildfires, storms, and floods by working with capable non-Federal partners in the areas that need…

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Mar 16, 2026

Madam Speaker, the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act provides the time needed to complete a project that honors the service and sacrifice of EMS providers without imposing a cost on taxpayers. Representative…

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Mar 16, 2026

I thank Mr. Crane for his thoughtful and aggressive efforts to make sure we can restore the Grand Canyon National Park to its former glory and for his work in highlighting the incredible stress that this places on the communities there. I…

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Mar 16, 2026

By creating a time-limited pilot program allowing private philanthropic partners to host events at park facilities, H.R. 5254 creates an innovative new model for improved public access, better visitor experience, and new revenue streams to…

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Mar 16, 2026

This bill provides communities with real-time data and information about the ocean and coastal areas and the Great Lakes. This helps them remain strong and resilient even in the face of natural disasters. Once again, I thank Mr. Ezell for…

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Dec 3, 2024

This ACE Reauthorization Act is truly a testament to our commitment to future generations and to the treasure of the natural resources that this Nation has at its avail. It ensures that our children and grandchildren will inherit a world…

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May 12, 2024

We applaud Rep.Wittman and his colleagues in the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 615--the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act.

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May 12, 2024

We applaud Representative Wittman and his colleagues in the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 615.

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Apr 30, 2024

I want to make sure the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture have to do their due diligence to show that there is indeed a scientific purpose behind these lead restrictions. We want to make sure we are effectively…

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Feb 6, 2024

Cartels in Mexico are empowered to expand lucrative trafficking and smuggling operations across our porous southwest border. The actions of Secretary Mayorkas have led to a complete humanitarian and national security catastrophe. Congress…

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Jan 10, 2024

I hope this committee and the House upholds its duty to authorize nationally important water infrastructure improvements that are more locally driven.

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Jan 10, 2024

The Water Resources Development Act is necessary legislation that provides for improvements to the Nation's ports, inland waterways, flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and other water resources infrastructure and policy.

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Jan 10, 2024

Thank you for allowing me to testify before you today. I am honored to highlight some of the needs facing Virginia.

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Dec 11, 2023

The non-mission capable rates due to lack of parts is currently at 42.5 percent, absolutely unacceptable.

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Dec 11, 2023

Yeah. I think it's a matter, too, as you said, good systems engineering, good look at, you know, the whole element to a performance-based logistics.

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