Robert Wittman U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Robert Wittman U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
WILLIAMSBURG – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a seminar in Williamsburg to provide parents, educators, community leaders, and residents of Virginia’s First District with information and resources to combat the effects of the opioid epidemic.
“As the co-chair of the Congressional Public Health Caucus, one of my top priorities is ensuring those struggling with opioid use disorder and their loved ones have access to critical information and resources needed to stay safe and healthy,” said Rep. Wittman. “I thank the experts who joined us today for engaging with Virginia’s First District residents, and I look forward to our continued efforts in building a more healthy and safe community.”
The congressman was joined by Assistant Special Agent in Charge Patrick Hartig from the Drug Enforcement Administration Norfolk District Office; Dr. Adam Brown, Senior Director for Student Services at Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools; and Dr. Mia McCoy, Substance Use Disorder Quality Manager at the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
Before his time in Congress, Rep. Wittman earned his master’s degree in public health and spent over 26 years working for the Virginia Department of Public Health. He currently serves as co-chair of the Congressional Public Health Caucus.
Throughout his time in Congress, Rep. Wittman has supported legislation to combat the opioid epidemic:
- Cosponsored the Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act:
- Permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a Schedule I controlled substance
- Designation places permanent controls and penalties for possession, sale, etc.
- Cosponsored Sammy’s Law:
- Requires third-party software on social media platforms that alerts parents when their children are exposed to harmful material, including drugs
- Voted for the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act:
- Reauthorizes several grant programs and activities that address substance use and misuse
- Provides grants for prevention, treatment, and recovery programs
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