Congressman Rob Wittman and 20 other Republican members of the House of Representatives sent a letter on Apr. 17 to U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, voicing their support for the Genesis Mission and emphasizing the importance of energy resources for advancing artificial intelligence.
The Genesis Mission was established by an executive order from President Trump on Nov. 24, 2025, with the goal of positioning the United States as a leader in artificial intelligence while strengthening economic and national security.
In his statement, Wittman said, “The Genesis Mission correctly identifies that AI is no longer just an economic engine; it is a domain of national security and strategic advantage.” He continued, “The economic and national security implications of the Genesis Mission are staggering. By leading the world in fission and fusion deployment, the U.S. will wield energy dominance just as we have with oil and gas. The ‘quantum ecosystem’ this energy enables will unlock new materials for defense, aerospace, energy, and medicine, securing our supply chains against foreign disruption.”
Wittman has represented Virginia’s 1st district in Congress since replacing Jo Ann Davis in 2007 according to his official biography. Before serving in Congress, he was a member of both the Virginia House of Delegates and Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors from 2006 to 2007 as reported by Congress.gov.
Born in Washington D.C. in 1959, Wittman is currently 64 years old and resides in Montross according to Biographical Directory. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1981 as noted by Virginia Tech.
The letter signals Congressional interest in shaping policies around artificial intelligence development through large-scale energy initiatives like those outlined under the Genesis Mission.
