{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://wittman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-wittman-earns-a-for-representing-va-01-a-for-bipartisan-leadership", "Congressman Wittman Earns A+ for Representing VA-01, A for Bipartisan Leadership", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Robert J. Wittman", "W000804", "wittman.house.gov", "wittman", "https://wittman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted two recent recognitions of his work in Congress: an \u201cA+\u201d District-Based Grade and District Excellence Award from the Institute for Legislative Analysis and an \u201cA\u201d Bridge Grade recognizing his bipartisan and collaborative work.\n\nTogether, the recognitions reflect Wittman\u2019s approach to representing Virginia\u2019s First District: knowing the communities he serves, standing up for their priorities, and working across the aisle when necessary to deliver results.\n\n\u201cRepresenting Virginia\u2019s First District has never been about checking a partisan box\u2014it is about listening to the people I represent and getting things done for them,\u201d said Rep. Wittman. \u201cI\u2019m honored to receive both of these recognitions because they reflect two principles I have always tried to bring to this job: staying grounded in the priorities of our district and being willing to work with anyone who is serious about solving problems.\u201d\n\nThe Institute for Legislative Analysis presented Wittman with its District Excellence Award after he earned an \u201cA+\u201d under its District-Based Grading system, which evaluates a Member\u2019s voting record in the context of the congressional district he or she represents.\n\nThe organization specifically cited Wittman\u2019s work to strengthen military readiness, protect taxpayers, and stand up for service members and families across Virginia\u2019s First District.\n\nWittman also earned an \u201cA\u201d rating from Bridge Grades, which evaluates Members of Congress on collaborative governance, bipartisan legislative work, coalition-building, and rhetoric.\n\n\u201cWhether we are strengthening our military, protecting the Chesapeake Bay, improving health care, modernizing infrastructure, supporting our veterans, or lowering costs for families, my focus is on results,\u201d Wittman continued.\n\n\u201cExperience matters. Leadership matters. But ultimately, what matters most is what you do with them. I will continue putting Virginia\u2019s First District first and working to deliver for the people who sent me to Washington.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Institute for Legislative Analysis\u2019 District-Based Grading system compares congressional voting records with an estimate of the political and ideological makeup of each Member\u2019s district. Wittman received an A+ and the organization\u2019s District Excellence Award.\n\nBridge Grades evaluates Members based on legislative collaboration and public rhetoric, including cross-partisan bill sponsorship and coalition-building. Wittman received an A for the 119th Congress.", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://wittman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-wittman-earns-a-for-representing-va-01-a-for-bipartisan-leadership"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.7653298564255238, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}