Congressman Rob Wittman released this statement after the State of the Union speech:
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Tonight’s address comes at a pivotal moment for our nation. Families across Virginia’s First District and around the country continue to feel the strain of rising healthcare costs, housing prices, and everyday expenses. Americans are looking for leadership that delivers results — strengthening our economy at home while keeping our nation secure abroad.
Over the past year, Congress has worked to advance policies that support hardworking families, strengthen our national defense, and restore fiscal discipline. I have consistently supported efforts to put more money back in the pockets of Virginians. As a result, families in Virginia’s First District will see an average tax cut of over $3,000 this tax season.
I have also worked with colleagues to address rising healthcare costs while protecting critical programs that seniors, veterans, and working families rely on. While we have made meaningful progress on the kitchen-table issues facing American families, our work is not done. We must continue pursuing long-term solutions that expand access to affordable healthcare, invest in American energy production, strengthen supply chains, and promote sustained economic growth.
At the same time, we face an increasingly complex global security environment. As vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, I remain focused on ensuring our service members have the resources, training, and modern capabilities necessary to deter adversaries and protect our interests. Peace through strength is more than a principle — it is a strategy that requires sustained investment in readiness and modernization.
My focus remains clear: advancing pro-growth policies, promoting peace through strength, protecting our communities, and ensuring every taxpayer dollar is spent responsibly. Virginians deserve steady, results-driven leadership, and I will continue fighting to deliver it.
Sincerely,
Rob