Williamsburg Sun

Rep. Rob Wittman, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Virginia’s 1st district, shared his recent engagements and advocacy efforts through a series of tweets on March 20, 2025. Wittman, who has been in office since replacing Jo Ann Davis in 2007, discussed topics ranging from environmental conservation to defense innovation.

On March 20, 2025, Rep. Wittman tweeted about his discussion with the Yorktown Rotary Club regarding his initiatives focused on conserving the Chesapeake Bay and boosting shipbuilding while addressing workforce challenges. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak at the event: "I really enjoyed speaking with the Yorktown Rotary Club about my efforts to conserve the Chesapeake Bay, boost shipbuilding, and address workforce challenges. Thank you for having me!"

Later that day, he highlighted the role of research institutions like Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Virginia Tech in advancing healthcare innovation and supporting medical professionals. Wittman emphasized his advocacy for federal research funding to maintain leadership in medical advancements: "World-class research institutions like @VCU & @Virginia_Tech drive healthcare innovation and support our medical workforce. I’m advocating for federal research funding in the Commonwealth so we can remain at the forefront of medical advancements."

In another tweet posted on March 20th, Wittman addressed defense technology by emphasizing the importance of aiding startups in navigating processes within the Department of Defense. At a conference organized by McAleese Associates PC Defense Programs Conference, he spoke about efforts to expedite defense innovation: "To get cutting-edge technology into the hands of our warfighters faster, we must help startups navigate the @DeptofDefense. At the @McAleeseAssocPC Defense Programs Conference, I discussed defense innovation efforts & more."