There were two companies in a city associated with Henrico County that received two FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Of the 331,924 citizens living in Henrico County in 2021, 77.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 256,450 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) expressed his thoughts on the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, emphasizing the importance of timely and individual consideration of government funding bills.Wittman acknowledged the delays in passing the funding bills, stating, "Nearly six months after the original deadline, the House has finally passed all 12 government funding bills. It is outrageous that it’s taken this long, and it shouldn't have been done this way."Despite recognizing that the bill was not flawless and included provisions he did not support due to the...
Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) have come together to announce the establishment of the Congressional Defense Modernization Caucus. The purpose of this caucus is to promote the integration and adoption of emergent technologies in order to enhance the national security ecosystem.In a joint statement, the founding co-chairs of the caucus expressed their commitment to advancing the technological evolution of the U.S. Department of Defense and associated national security functions. Congressman Wittman emphasized the importance of staying ahead...
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) has officially opened the 2024 Congressional Art Competition to all high school students in Virginia’s First District. The competition, with a deadline of May 1, offers young artists a chance to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside winners from other congressional districts across the country.Speaking about the competition, Congressman Wittman stated, “The Commonwealth is home to incredible artistic talent and many bright young students — I encourage all young artists in Virginia’s First District to submit an original...
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) have written a letter to Admiral John Aquilino of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, urging the U.S. Department of Defense to take advantage of Virginia's nuclear energy capabilities to enhance sustainable power for military facilities, long-range missile defense systems, and command and control centers.In their letter, the lawmakers highlight the advantages of using micro-nuclear reactors in the expansive Indo-Pacific theater. They emphasize the reliance of critical military installations on imported fuel...
Congressman Rob Wittman and several Virginia lawmakers have raised alarm over mail disruptions and delays within the Richmond Regional Processing and Distribution Center (RPDC) in Sandston. In a letter to the United States Postal Service’s Inspector General, the lawmakers highlighted various instances of mail problems affecting constituents across Virginia.The lawmakers expressed their concern, stating, "Since last summer, we have seen a significant uptick in mail disruptions and delays within the Richmond RPDC’s covered area." They further added, "These developments are...
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman, vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, shared a critical response to President Biden's defense budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).Wittman expressed strong concerns about the budget, stating that it is disconnected from the current global security environment. He emphasized the need for the U.S. defense budget to address the escalating threats posed by countries like China, Russia, and Iran.Regarding the Navy, Wittman highlighted President Biden's proposal to decrease the Navy force structure from 296 ships to 287 in FY25,...
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) responded to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address by criticizing the impact of Biden's policies on American families. Wittman expressed his concerns, stating, "The impact of President Joe Biden's policies on American families has been detrimental from day one." He highlighted issues such as skyrocketing prices, violent crime surges, an unprecedented border crisis, and weakened national security.Wittman further addressed the economic challenges faced by Americans, noting, “Americans are facing record-high gas and grocery bills,...