Jamie Bittner
Multimedia Journalist
Washington, D.C.
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Jamie Bittner joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in December 2021.
She is a graduate of Penn State University where her studies focused on journalism, history, and political science.
Bittner is a two-time Edward R. Murrow and Emmy winner for her investigative and documentary coverage.
She has worked in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. at stations that include WTAE-TV, WLWT-TV, WPMT-TV.
As a former Pennsylvania Capitol reporter, Bittner covered high profile stories such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccine rollout, elections, unemployment, and housing. Her award-winning coverage on the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana nationwide led to a case in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court over the rights of people on probation. Bittner has covered national crime stories such as the Pulse nightclub shooting. She also worked as a newsroom manager in Pittsburgh, PA during the Tree of Life synagogue shooting. Her documentary work has featured the state of local police departments and movements for equal rights and reform.
Bittner is overjoyed to be back on Capitol Hill as part of the Gray TV family to bring vital coverage to communities who deserve answers from their elected officials. When she is not tracking down leaders and witnessing democracy in action, you can find her volunteering at animal shelters, watching football, and spending time with her family and rescue pets.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:49 AM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Negotiations between the President & top GOP leaders have progressed but have not yet produced a deal.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Senator Markey, Rep. Cori Bush call for expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court to 13 justices.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 3:48 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Bipartisan group of lawmakers renew push to ban stock trading by members of Congress.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 10:28 AM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Senators proposed two bills to change how documents are classified, how many documents are classified and who can see classified federal government documents.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Senators have been trying to pass the SAFE Banking Act for 8 years
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
The federal minimum wage was last increased in 2009 when it was raised to $7.25 per hour.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 12:19 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
The United States Treasury says the nation could default as soon as June 1st
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Most Americans receive their mail in 3 days or fewer, but lawmakers are pushing the U.S. Postal Service to make certain that's true for all Americans, especially those living in underserved rural regions.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Representatives Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) join supporters of Ukraine to call for sustained support of the country attacked by Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 12:17 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Teachers from every state and territory were recognized at the White House
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
The bill would also expand access to Pre-K and Head Start programs in addition to increasing worker wages.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Am unusual quartet of senators proposes limits on social media for children and teens.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 4:45 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
The vote happened simultaneously with a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on the future of the abortion pill Mifepristone.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
House Republicans have passed a bill to ban transgender athletes from school sports. But the measure is not expected to be passed by the Democratic-led Senate and the White House has promised a veto.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Description sentence Groff said the issue started in 2016 when his post office began Sunday deliveries for Amazon.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 5:19 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Former Postal worker Gerald Groff said the issue started in 2016 when the Quarryville post office in Pennsylvania began Sunday deliveries for Amazon.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 3:33 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
The announcement comes as many states have filed legal challenges to transgender policies regarding Title IX.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) have introduced the Military Spouse Hiring Act.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 1:47 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Reps. Blumenauer and Mast propose changing federal regulations so VA doctors can discuss medical marijuana with their patients.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
TikTok’s CEO testified before a House Committee on Thursday.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:35 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers believe a national office of gun violence prevention would coordinate efforts between federal agencies.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:52 AM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Alzheimer patients travelled from across the country to the rally outside the White House.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:53 AM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Despite accounting for nearly 51% of the population, women claim only 28% of the combined seats in the House & Senate.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
One year after President Biden spotlighted Joshua Davis’ advocacy, Davis continues push for lower insulin costs.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 5:08 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Campaigners are pushing for more support as colorectal cancer case numbers rise among adults 21-50.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:18 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
The U.S. Supreme Court considers two cases tied to President Biden's proposed student loan debt relief.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 3:49 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Two lawsuits in the Supreme Court seek to block the student loan forgiveness program from going into effect.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Republicans accuse Democrats of not doing enough at the border. Democrats accuse Republicans of wanting to make cuts.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:57 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
The nation reached its more than $31 trillion federal government borrowing limit in January.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:56 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:52 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona promotes federal funding for "full-service" community schools.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:21 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
The Labor Department’s most recent report shows inflation is cooling, but not by enough.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:22 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) sees a decline in line-of-duty deaths in its latest report.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:47 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
House Republican leadership announces new committee and conference chairs.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 2:37 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Legislation to sort out Afghan refugee status remains stalled in Congress.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 4:39 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 1:23 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
AAA has forecasted that nearly 113 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from December 23-January 2.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 9:06 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
For the past 48 years Senator Patrick Leahy has served the nation and his home state of Vermont.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 2:18 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Social Security recipients to see larger checks while lawmakers worry about the growing costs of the program.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:29 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Journalist Katie Couric joined lawmakers to announce the ‘Find it Early Act' for cancer screenings.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 4:36 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Senator Leahy was first elected in 1974.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 5:36 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to US Capitol Police, DC Metropolitan Police, and all the first responders who protected the Capitol.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:23 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says, "the most important thing facing the national economy this week really is the continued operation of our freight rail systems."
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 5:45 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Virginia man Markus Maly on trial for federal charges tied to January 6, 2021 and the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 4:45 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
President Biden set to travel to Bay City, Michigan as a possible rail strike threatens the U.S economy.
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