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| https://wittman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-wittman-receives-district-excellence-award-earns-a-rating | Congressman Wittman Receives District Excellence Award, Earns A+ Rating | 2026-09-02 | 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. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today received the District Excellence Award from the Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA), recognizing his A+ District-Based Grade for his voting record in Congress. The award recognizes lawmakers whose voting records meet or exceed the limited-government benchmark ILA calculates for the congressional districts they represent. “I’m humbled to receive the District Excellence Award and an A+ rating from ILA,” said Rep. Wittman. “Whether protecting the Chesapeake Bay, modernizing infrastructure, improving healthcare, strengthening our military, or growing our economy, my priority is always delivering results for the people I represent. I will continue working to protect taxpayers, strengthen our communities, and ensure government is accountable to the people it serves.” “The Institute for Legislative Analysis is proud to present Congressman Rob Wittman with the District Excellence Award for earning an “A+” Grade under ILA’s District-Based Grading system. The Limited Government Index is the first-of-its-kind system that evaluates each Member of Congress based not only on their votes, but also on the unique makeup of their districts. Congressman Wittman’s record shows he has stayed committed to advancing the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution despite representing a competitive district where many lawmakers would cave to big government pressure. We especially appreciate his work to strengthen military readiness, protect taxpayers, and stand up for service members and families across Virginia’s First District. Congressman Wittman and his team deserve credit for showing that limited government principles are not abstract talking points, but practical solutions tied directly to accountability, affordability, and a government that works for the people it serves.”- Ryan McGowan, CEO, Institute for Legislative Analysis Background: The Institute for Legislative Analysis’ District-Based Grading system evaluates Members of Congress by comparing their voting records with an estimate of the political and ideological makeup of the districts they represent. Lawmakers receive grades ranging from A to F based on how their voting records compare with that district-specific benchmark. | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |