Weekly Updates

Dear Friend- Just like, that we are at the end 2017. It’s been a historic year for our country. There have been highs and lows along the way. However, I am confident the American spirit remains unshaken. Our shared values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness draw us together far more than any division may drive us apart. As this year comes to a close, I’ve looked back on all… Read more »

Weekly Update: Victory is Incomplete By Rob Wittman December 17, 2017 Victory is incomplete, but for now, we claim it. Just three years ago, in the middle of 2014, ISIS claimed to have established a caliphate—a religious state under an extreme interpretation of Islamic law. This self-proclaimed caliphate had reign over seven to eight million people and access to vast resources.… Read more »

Hi Folks- This has been a historic month in Washington. I'm proud that the House passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and now Congress is well on its way to delivering tax reform for the first time in decades. This was our once in generation opportunity, and I believe tax reform is just what our economy, small-businesses, and working class families need. The House and Senate also passed… Read more »

Weekly Update: Give Thanks By Rob Wittman November 23, 2017 We have a tradition in my family on Thanksgiving. We all sit down at the table, and before we start eating the beautifully prepared feast, we go around and say what we are thankful for. Well this year, I wanted to do the same thing for work as I do for family; look back through 2017 to think about what I am most thankful… Read more »

Weekly Update: One Step Closer to Tax Relief By Rob Wittman November 18, 2017 The House has done its part, and completed the first step towards keeping our promise to the Nation. Since America’s founding, the First District of Virginia, my home, has been a stronghold for hardworking men and women who work hard, raise their families, and help shape what we now consider the American… Read more »

Weekly Update: Washington Status Update By Rob Wittman October 28, 2017 With all that is going on in Congress, it can sometimes be hard to keep track. As my weekly update, I wanted to make sure that you are up to date on the happenings in DC. Although we should acknowledge accomplishments, I think it is more important to look forward at what else can be done. Passing a Budget:… Read more »

Weekly Update: Yes to a More Prosperous Nation By Rob Wittman October 21, 2017 It’s easy to say no, to stick with the status quo. Business as usual in Washington means gridlock, stalemating, and postponing. It’s predictable. But, like the American people, I am tired of this. Our system is designed to move slowly. Although change can happen quite suddenly, it takes a lot of time… Read more »

Weekly Update: Wildlife Refuges By Rob Wittman October 14, 2017 It’s marked by a sign bearing a flying goose. Behind this sign is a sanctuary; a sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of America’s fish, wildlife, and plants. If you find yourself there, you are in one of America’s National Wildlife Refuges. Have you ever visited a wildlife refuge? Odds are you have. America’s 561… Read more »

A Window of Opportunity By Rob Wittman September 30, 2017 A window of opportunity is a small amount of time to meet a challenge where an otherwise unattainable solution exists. A time where what was once only imaginable becomes achievable; I believe that window is open now for tax reform. This is an issue that members on both sides of the aisle can agree on: our tax code is a… Read more »

The Appropriations Clause is the cornerstone to what we in Congress refer to as “the power of the purse.” Article I of the Constitution clearly states: “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.” Congress has been shirking these duties for a long time but finally, the House has done its work. For the first time since 2009, the House… Read more »