Washington, May 19 -- Congressman Rob Wittman issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the 2026 Champion of Science award from the Science Coalition. Congressman Wittman was jointly nominated for this honor by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Old Dominion University (ODU). The award recognizes his advocacy for scientific research over the course of his career.
"I am honored to receive the Champion of Science award this year," said Rep Wittman. "Before coming to Congress, I spent over 20 years working in public health for the Virginia Department of Health's Division of Shellfish Sanitation monitoring water quality and environmental health issues in the watershed. I am a scientist first, ...