U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 1st District
Robert J. Wittman
Position · +0.45
- In office
- House 2007–now
18 years in CongressMore senior than 86% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 16%
- Armed Forces & National Security 5%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Natural Resources
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Energy
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Age
- 67
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DShannon Leigh Taylor$2.1M
- DJason Knapp$595K
- DAta-Ul-Salaam Bhatti$299K
- DMelvin Tull$294K
- DLisa Vedernikova Khanna$278K
Bottom line
Where Wittman has influence
Roles
- Vice Chair · Natural Resources
- Chairman · Tactical Air and Land Forces (Armed Services)
- Armed Services · 4th in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9640 Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 7889 AWRC Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 6317 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". · Out of committee
- H.R. 556 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Wittman’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Wittman breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Wittman voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 16% · 8 of 49 party 7%
- Armed Forces & National Security 5% · 2 of 37 party 3%
- Congress 1% · 1 of 148 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Wittman broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution | Not voting |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question | Not voting |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Wittman is saying
All 24 statements and posts-
Cosponsored bill to strengthen states' ability to identify and recover fraudulent Medicaid payments.
“Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar that cannot be used to provide care for Americans who rely on Medicaid.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Congressman Wittman Earns Guardian of Small Business Award
Earned National Federation of Independent Business Guardian of Small Business Award.
“I am honored to receive the Guardian of Small Business Award for my work to support Main Street businesses. I am proud to advance policies that cut taxes, reduce burdensome regulations, and make it easier for small businesses to create jobs and invest in their communities. I will continue working to ensure our small…”
CommerceAI-read
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Congressman Wittman Earns A+ for Representing VA-01, A for Bipartisan Leadership
Highlighted recognition for district representation and bipartisan legislative work.
“Representing Virginia’s First District has never been about checking a partisan box—it is about listening to the people I represent and getting things done for them.”
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Congressman Wittman Earns 100% on AEA Energy Scorecard
Wittman earned 100% score on American Energy Alliance's Energy Scorecard for 119th Congress.
“Affordable, reliable energy is essential to America’s economic strength, national security, and quality of life, and I am proud to be recognized as an Energy Champion.”
EnergyAI-read
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Wittman, Secretary Collins Host Veterans Roundtable
Hosted roundtable with VA Secretary Collins to discuss improving veterans benefits process.
“It was an honor to welcome Secretary Collins to Virginia’s First District.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Wittman Receives 2026 Franchise Champion Award
Received 2026 Franchise Champion Award from International Franchise Association.
“Franchises and small businesses are the backbone of our communities. They create jobs, strengthen local economies, and provide opportunities for entrepreneurial minded Americans. In Congress, I will continue working to cut burdensome regulations and support Main Street businesses so that business owners have the…”
CommerceAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Wittman voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 108 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Wittman’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 20
- Action in committee 12
- Action beyond committee 6
- Passed chamber 4
- Became law 0
20 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 18 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 23 sponsored billsSponsored 23 (House median 25) · cosponsored 281 (median 289), 81 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 9640 Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026Unable to summarize; bill summary not yet available. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 7992 CANS Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Mar 18, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7889 AWRC Act of 2025Unable to summarize; bill summary not yet available. AI-readWater Resources Development · Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 7146 PORCUPINE ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Feb 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7126 SECURE Minerals Act of 2026Addresses secure sourcing or production of minerals for energy. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Jan 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6317 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".Names the postal facility at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia after Patricia Paige. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 Out of committee
- H.Con.Res. 62 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.Authorizes use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for unveiling Barbara Rose Johns statue. AI-readCongress · Introduced Nov 18, 2025 Introduced
- H.Res. 681 Commemorating the service of General Lafayette to the United States on the bicentennial of his farewell tour.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 8, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 52% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 73% |
| Energy | 36 | 75% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 84% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 75% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 90% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Health | 7 | 57% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Procedural | 2 | 0% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Wittman voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RMike KellyPA-1699%agreement
- RNeal P. DunnFL-298%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Wittman most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Wittman’s campaign raised $4.1M: $1.4M (36%) from individuals and $1.2M (29%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $4.3M.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Wittman
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 273.
- Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC Independent PAC
- Altria Group Corporate PAC
- American Sportfishing Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Wittman this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Historical record Pro Compare Wittman’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, VA-1Republican2007–present
Seat
- State
- Virginia
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 67
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4261
2055 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Glen Allen, Yorktown
- Website
- wittman.house.gov
- RepRobWittman
- reprobwittman
- YouTube
- RobWittman
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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