Williamsburg Sun

Rep. Rob Wittman, representing Virginia's 1st district in the U.S. Congress since 2007, regularly updates his constituents on his work and initiatives. His recent social media posts provide insights into his latest engagements and legislative efforts.

On April 9, 2025, Rep. Wittman shared his experience of discussing "the latest happenings in Washington" with local journalists from 12 On Your Side. He expressed appreciation for the "chance to connect" with the media and inform his community. The full post can be accessed here.

The following day, April 10, Wittman congratulated the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. He praised the creators of an app named Fintelligent for their innovation. Wittman, with a background as a fisherman and marine scientist, expressed particular pride in Aleksander, Richard, Kartikeya, and Tom. Further details can be found here.

On April 11, Wittman highlighted his efforts to address the skilled workforce shortage, announcing that his Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act gained 100 cosponsors with bipartisan support. Wittman stressed the importance of this bill for economic growth and job creation in the U.S., and the announcement is documented here.

Rob Wittman has spent decades in public service, having replaced Jo Ann Davis in U.S. Congress in 2007 after working in the Virginia House of Delegates and Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors. Born in Washington, D.C., he now resides in Montross and holds a BS from Virginia Tech.