Rep. Rob Wittman, U.S. Congressman representing Virginia’s 1st district since 2007, shared a series of posts on September 10 and 11, 2025, reflecting on national defense legislation and the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
On September 10, Wittman posted a link to his statement: “Read my statement here: https://t.co/UBaVgC2eE4”. On the same day, he highlighted legislative progress in Congress with another post: “Proud to vote for House passage of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. This is a critical milestone for the annual authorization for the U.S. military. Virginia is central to our national defense. This bill delivers peace through strength, revitalizes the defense”.
Marking the anniversary of September 11, Wittman wrote on September 11: “On this day 24 years ago, nearly 3,000 innocent lives were taken in a horrific act of terrorism that shocked our nation and the world.
We remember those we lost, and we honor the brave first responders, and stand with the survivors and their loved ones.
In the years since, many https://t.co/gqxVlnDpZN“.
Wittman’s posts come as part of his ongoing work as a representative from Virginia’s 1st District—a position he has held since succeeding Jo Ann Davis in 2007 after serving in local government roles including Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors and Virginia House of Delegates. Born in Washington D.C. in 1959 and currently residing in Montross at age 64, Wittman graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1981.
