Robert J. Wittman
Republican Representative, District 1, Virginia
21 bills186 cosponsored$5.2M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
Career
- “he worked as an environmental health specialist for local health departments in Virginia's Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula regions.” source
- “Rob spent 26 years working in state government, most recently as field director for the Virginia Health Department's Division of Shellfish Sanitation.” source
Public service
- “Congressman Rob Wittman was first elected to the United States Congress to serve Virginia’s First Congressional District in 2007.” source
- “Congressman Wittman serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee” source
- “elected Rob to the Virginia House of Delegates, where he served until his election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2007.” source
- “he was elected to the Montross Town Council, where he served for 10 years, four of them as mayor.” source
- “In 1995, he was elected to the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors and was elected its chairman in 2003.” source
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Legislation
HRES 1628cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 10, 2026, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10626cosponsor
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the State share of the recovery of certain overpayments under the Medicaid program.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10556cosponsor
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who knowingly committed fraud involving Federal funds.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 10581cosponsor
To expand the boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District, to recognize and enhance the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District partnership model, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HRES 1552cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1537cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1524cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HRES 1460cosponsor
Acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 9640sponsor
To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
HR 9535cosponsor
To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9250cosponsor
To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HR 8915cosponsor
To protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1278cosponsor
Reaffirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan Taiwan policy.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 7889sponsor
AWRC Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
HR 7710cosponsor
Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 7613cosponsor
ALERT Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HR 7365cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
HR 7146sponsor
PORCUPINE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 7137cosponsor
Shutdown Fairness Act
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voting Record
503 yea152 nay18 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing 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”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Robert J. WittmanRepublican· this member$5.2M raised
- Shannon Leigh TaylorDemocratic$4.2M raised
- Melvin TullDemocratic$294K raised
- Lisa Vedernikova KhannaDemocratic$278K raised
- Andrew LucchettiDemocratic$58K raised
- Amanda PohlDemocratic$51K raised
- Timothy Stephen CywinskiDemocratic$36K raised
- Ericka KoppDemocratic$16K raised
Plus 4 more filers with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$5.2M
Small donors $79KLarge individual $1.8MPACs $1.4M
Spent $4.4MCash $2.2M
2024 cycle$2.8M
Small donors $57KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $975K
Spent $2.0MCash $1.4M
2022 cycle$2.2M
Small donors $132KLarge individual $898KPACs $722K
Spent $1.8MCash $536K
2020 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $206KLarge individual $824KPACs $724K
Spent $2.2MCash $187K
2018 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $130KLarge individual $715KPACs $712K
Spent $2.1MCash $358K
2016 cycle$1.0M
Small donors $95KLarge individual $436KPACs $512K
Spent $1.1MCash $892K
2014 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $115KLarge individual $493KPACs $601K
Spent $867KCash $896K
2012 cycle$950K
Small donors $127KLarge individual $333KPACs $487K
Spent $765KCash $552K
2010 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $211KLarge individual $564KPACs $517K
Spent $972KCash $366K
2008 cycle$999K
Small donors $108KLarge individual $347KPACs $510K
Spent $953KCash $46K
Top Contributors
LOCKHEED MARTIN$41K
ES3$23K
JAMES RIVER AIR CONDITIONING CO.$18K
HEPBURN AND SONS LLC$18K
BWXT$17K
KEARNEY CO$17K
EAW GROUP LLC$17K
ALTRIA GROUP INC.$17K
ENTREPRENEUR$16K
CACI$15K
Committees
House Committee on Armed Services
- Seapower and Projection Forces
- Tactical Air and Land Forces
House Committee on Natural Resources
vice chair- Energy and Mineral Resources
- Water, Wildlife and Fisheries
House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1628: Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 10, 2026, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HR 10626: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the State share of the recovery of certain overpayments under the Medicaid program.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HR 10581: To expand the boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District, to recognize and enhance the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District partnership model, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10556: To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who knowingly committed fraud involving Federal funds.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1552: Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Providing 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”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing 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”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
HRES 1537: Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1524: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
cosponsor2026-09-10
legislation
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 12025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12013-01-03, 2015-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12011-01-05, 2013-01-03Republican
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House, Dist. 12009-01-06, 2011-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12007-12-13, 2009-01-03Republican
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