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Wittman invites students for 2025 Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Rob Wittman has announced the commencement of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, which is open to high school students in Virginia’s First District.

By Henrico Times | Mar 21, 2025

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Wittman urges NIH against imposing caps on critical federal medical research funds

Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia has urged the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reconsider proposed funding caps on facilities and administrative research costs.

By Henrico Times | Mar 20, 2025

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Chesapeake Bay delegation introduces bill to accelerate restoration efforts

By Henrico Times | Mar 12, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman, along with other representatives from the Chesapeake Bay region, has introduced the Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act.

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Congressman Wittman supports appropriations act to prevent government shutdown

By Henrico Times | Mar 11, 2025

Today, Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia's 1st District voted in favor of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.

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Henrico County ranks 91st highest in Virginia for per capita government transfer income at $10,380 in 2022

By Henrico Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Henrico County received an average of $10,380 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th lowest in Virginia.

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Wittman hosts seminar on fraud prevention for seniors in Virginia

By Henrico Times | Mar 9, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman hosted a seminar at the Twin Hickory Area Library in Glen Allen, Virginia, focusing on fraud prevention for seniors.

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Wittman's workforce development bill gains momentum with over 60 cosponsors

By Henrico Times | Mar 6, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman has announced that the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, also known as H.R. 1151, has gained over 60 cosponsors shortly after its introduction.

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Henrico County ranks 10th in Virginia for government transfer dependency at 13.5% in 2022

By Henrico Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 13.5% of income in Henrico County—ranking it 10th least dependent among Virginia counties.

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Wittman seeks federal backing for VCU teacher residency amid grant concerns

By Henrico Times | Mar 5, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) has made a case for federal funding support for Virginia Commonwealth University’s RTR Teacher Residency program in a letter to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Bipartisan bill aims to protect America's working waterfronts

By Henrico Times | Mar 4, 2025

On March 4, 2025, Congressman Rob Wittman and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced the reintroduction of a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting America's working waterfronts.

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Wittman and Ryan relaunch House Defense Modernization Caucus

By Henrico Times | Mar 4, 2025

Today, Congressmen Rob Wittman and Pat Ryan announced the relaunch of the House Defense Modernization Caucus (HDMC) for the 119th Congress.

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Henrico County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By Henrico Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Henrico County, providing an average of $1,117 per capita to residents.

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Chesapeake Bay task force relaunched by Congressman Wittman with bipartisan leadership

By Henrico Times | Feb 27, 2025

Feb 27, 2025 Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) has announced the relaunch of the Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force.

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Military spouses exempted from federal return-to-work mandate

By Henrico Times | Feb 13, 2025

Today, Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia expressed satisfaction with the administration's decision to exempt military spouses from the federal return-to-work mandate.

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Wittman reintroduces act allowing 529 funds for vocational training

By Henrico Times | Feb 7, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman has reintroduced the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, aiming to allow 529 account funds to be used for post-secondary training programs.

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Rob Wittman returns to select committee addressing U.S.-China strategic competition

By Henrico Times | Feb 6, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman has been reappointed to the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party for the 119th Congress.

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Bipartisan effort launched to aid military spouses employed federally

By Henrico Times | Feb 5, 2025

Congressmen Rob Wittman and Eugene Vindman have introduced the bipartisan Support Military Families Act to support military spouses working for the federal government.

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Wittman introduces FACT Act targeting foreign-owned telecom firms

By Henrico Times | Jan 31, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman has introduced the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act, a bipartisan and bicameral legislative proposal.

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Congressman Wittman supports Trump's new executive orders on border security

By Henrico Times | Jan 24, 2025

Today, Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia's 1st District expressed support for President Trump's recent executive orders on border security.

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Wittman supports Laken Riley Act aimed at enhancing border security

By Henrico Times | Jan 22, 2025

Today, Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia's First District voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act.