
119th Congress
Robert J. Wittman
Representative, VA-1, Virginia
- Republican
- Born
- February 3, 1959 (age 67)
- In Congress
- House since 2007
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 2%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-4261
- Website
- wittman.house.gov
Committees
- Armed Services
- Natural Resources Vice Chair
- House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
Who Is Robert J. Wittman?
Robert J. Wittman is a Republican representative from VA-1 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2007. Born February 3, 1959, Wittman is 67. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Wittman voted on 303 and missed 7. Wittman voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Wittman sponsored 23 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Robert J. Wittman Voted
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- YeaPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Robert J. Wittman Sponsored
- Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9640, In Committee)
- AWRC Act of 2025 (H.R. 7889, Passed the House)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the "Patricia Paige Post Office". (H.R. 6317, Passed the House)
- Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act (H.R. 556, Passed the House)
- CANS Act of 2026 (H.R. 7992, In Committee)
- SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 (H.R. 7126, In Committee)
- Finding ORE Act (H.R. 2969, In Committee)
- PORCUPINE Act (H.R. 7146, In Committee)
- Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns. (H.Con.Res. 62, Passed Congress)
- Commemorating the service of General Lafayette to the United States on the bicentennial of his farewell tour. (H.Res. 681, Introduced)
- Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act (H.R. 906, Passed the House)
- Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025 (H.R. 2091, In Committee)
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- Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act (H.R. 555, In Committee)
- Veteran’s Choice Accountability Act (H.R. 554, In Committee)
- BRAVE Act (H.R. 553, In Committee)
- Veterans Collaboration Act (H.R. 552, In Committee)
- Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (H.R. 1151, In Committee)
- SHARKED Act of 2025 (H.R. 207, Passed the House)
- Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act (H.R. 330, In Committee)
- Adoption Information Act (H.R. 215, In Committee)
- Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution (H.Res. 12, Introduced)
- Inaction Has Consequences Act (H.R. 209, In Committee)
- No Budget, No Pay Act (H.R. 208, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Wittman spoke on the floor 30 times on 21 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 15, 2026, 226 wordsRatepayer Protection Act
I rise today in strong support of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 14, 2026, 211 wordsAdvancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025
I rise in strong support today of H.R. 7889, the Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 14, 2026, 144 wordsChesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (Waters) Act
I rise today in strong support of H.R. 6893, the Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act, and I am very proud to co-lead this bipartisan bill with Representative Kiggans.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 21, 2026, 301 wordsNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
I rise in strong support today of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 14, 2026, 546 wordsPatricia Paige Post Office
I rise today in support of this piece of legislation to designate the New Kent Post Office in honor of a remarkable public servant, Patricia Paige.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 18, 2026, 638 wordsProtecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
I rise today in strong support of H.R. 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act. This legislation safeguards the rights of sportsmen and -women who play such a critical role in the conservation of our lands and resources across our Nation.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 16, 2026, 324 wordsReauthorization of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009
I rise today in support of H.R. 2294, to reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, sponsored by Representative Ezell from Mississippi.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 16, 2026, 359 wordsShivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
In 2022, a 10th Circuit Court of Appeals case studied the Shivwits Band of Paiutes accordingly due to the opportunity for economic development when the court ruled that Utah State courts lacked the jurisdiction to hear cases involving on-reservation conduct. If an issue were to arise between the Tribe and an outside investor, there would be no guarantee that a State court could intervene.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 16, 2026, 1,310 wordsMitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026
I rise today in support of H.R. 4294, the Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act, also known as the MAWS Act of 2026, the legislation I was proud to cosponsor with Congresswoman Elfreth.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 16, 2026, 482 wordsGateway Partnership Act
I rise today in support of H.R. 5254, the Gateway Partnership Act. This is bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representatives Bell and Wagner of Missouri.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- North Rim Restoration Act (House, March 16, 2026)
- National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act (House, March 16, 2026)
- Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025 (House, March 16, 2026)
- Chiricahua National Park Act (House, March 16, 2026)
- Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025 (House, March 16, 2026)
- Critical Minerals Are the Backbone of Our Country (House, February 24, 2026)
- Recognizing Joe Schumacher (House, February 10, 2026)
- Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, Who Were Tragically Shot in Washington, D.C., in A... (House, December 15, 2025)
- Disinterment of Remains of Fernando V. Cota From Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas (House, December 10, 2025)
- National Adoption Month (House, November 20, 2025)
- Guaranteeing Reliability Through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act (House, September 18, 2025)
- Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (House, September 9, 2025)
- Consumer Safety Technology Act (House, July 14, 2025)
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, June 25, 2025)
- Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (House, June 4, 2025)
- Moment of Silence in Memory of the Honorable Gerry Connolly (House, May 21, 2025)
- Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act (House, April 28, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" (House, March 5, 2025)
- Mses. McCOLLUM, SIMON, Messrs. MOSKOWITZ, DOGGETT, Mses. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, BROWNLEY, KAPTUR, and Mr. PAPPAS changed their vote from "yea" to "nay." Mrs. SPARTZ changed her vote from "nay" to... (House, February 11, 2025)
- Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems Through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act of 2025 (House, January 21, 2025)
Virginia in Congress →
- Tim Kaine (D, Senate)
- Mark R. Warner (D, Senate)
- Ben Cline (R, House)
- H. Morgan Griffith (R, House)
- John J. McGuire III (R, House)
- Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D, House)
- Jennifer A. Kiggans (R, House)
- Jennifer L. McClellan (D, House)
- Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D, House)
- Suhas Subramanyam (D, House)
- Eugene Simon Vindman (D, House)
- James R. Walkinshaw (D, House)
Questions About Robert J. Wittman
Is Robert J. Wittman still in Congress?
Yes. Robert J. Wittman is serving as representative from VA-1 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Robert J. Wittman?
Robert J. Wittman is a Republican.
When is Robert J. Wittman up for reelection?
Wittman's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Robert J. Wittman?
Robert J. Wittman was born February 3, 1959 and is 67.
How often does Robert J. Wittman vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Wittman voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Robert J. Wittman on?
House Committee on Armed Services; House Committee on Natural Resources (Vice Chair); House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.