Virginia
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Robert J. Wittman

R

U.S. Representative · Virginia

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

955

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

955

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

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Criminal justice

50 actions

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Fiscal policy

87 actions

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Healthcare

36 actions

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Education

27 actions

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Economy and labor

47 actions

Wittman consistently supports policies that facilitate capital formation, reduce regulatory barriers to business investment, and expand trade opportunities while showing less enthusiasm for targeted outreach programs favoring underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Environment and energy

167 actions

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Immigration

53 actions

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National security and foreign policy

186 actions

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Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

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Social policy

25 actions

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Technology and data

34 actions

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Civil liberties and government power

6 actions

Wittman demonstrates inconsistent commitment to civil liberties, supporting constraints on government surveillance and speech suppression while simultaneously backing restrictions on judicial remedies for constitutional violations.

Government accountability and transparency

141 actions

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Infrastructure and public investment

29 actions

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Activity ledger — most recent first

Mar 16, 2026

Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2196, the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act, which extends the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia.

On the record

Mar 16, 2026

Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 831, the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025, which establishes an interest-bearing account for non-Federal contributions to the program.

On the record

Mar 16, 2026

Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 528, the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025, which requires the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a program for post-disaster reforestation and restoration.

On the record

Mar 16, 2026

Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5729, the North Rim Restoration Act, which authorizes the National Park Service to use emergency acquisition flexibilities for clearing, rebuilding, and improving Grand Canyon grounds impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire.

On the record

Mar 16, 2026

Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4294, the Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026, which directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a pilot program for the sale of blue catfish caught within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

On the record

Mar 16, 2026

Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2294 to reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

On the record

Mar 16, 2026

Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6380 to establish the Chiricahua National Park in Arizona as a unit of the National Park System.

On the record

Mar 16, 2026

Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5254, the Gateway Partnership Act, which authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings.

On the record

Mar 16, 2026

Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3073, the Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act, which would confer civil jurisdiction on the State of Utah over causes of action arising on Shivwits Band of Paiutes Indian lands.

On the record

Feb 24, 2026

Wittman introduced the SECURE Minerals Act in January to establish a Strategic Resilience Reserve aimed at stabilizing critical mineral prices and supporting domestic production and extraction supply chains.

On the record

Nov 20, 2025

Wittman addressed the House for 1 minute to speak about National Adoption Month, sharing his personal experience of being adopted and highlighting the 125th anniversary of the Children's Home Society of Virginia.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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