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Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, voted “yes” on committee passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21): “The FY21 NDAA that has passed out of Committee tonight is, on the whole, a good mark. This mark seeks to rapidly expand unique, asymmetric advantages the United States maintains over our peers and seeks to impose a cost imposition strategy with these investments. “I... Read more

WASHINGTON - Congressman Wittman released the following statement after voting against the Democrat’s partisan police reform bill - H.R. 7120: “We know if things need to get done, they need to be done in a bipartisan way with input and buy-in from both sides. That’s how we were able to get things done in response to the Coronavirus. The Democrats know this and yet they refused to work with Republicans to craft a police reform bill that included items we all support and actually has a chance of b... Read more

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces (SPF), made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Subcommittee's markup of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: “I appreciate the Chairman yielding. In my estimation, this is a great mark that seeks to accelerate investments and critical capabilities necessary to deter conflict and win the peace. “First of all, we are accelerating th... Read more

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today announced his reception of two awards acknowledging his support of Virginia businesses through his legislative work in Congress. Congressman Wittman earned the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his support of pro-business issues from January 2019 through January 2020, and he also earned the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) annual Sentinel Award, which recognizes invaluable stewardship and contribution o... Read more

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today cosponsored the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. The JUSTICE Act is the House companion bill to legislation introduced by Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina. “The JUSTICE Act proposes real policing reforms to increase transparency, accountability, and performance of our nation’s law enforcement agencies. Ensuring officers are better prepared to protect and serve their communities,” Congressman Witt... Read more

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today hosted a virtual Academy Day for students across Virginia’s First Congressional District who are interested in attending one of the five United States Service Academies: United States Military Academy at West Point, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, and the United States Coast Guard Academy. “Our nation’s youth are our future,” said Congressman Wittman, “And I applaud all student... Read more

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted the first meeting of his First District Unity in Diversity Council in Fredericksburg on Friday, June 12th. The goal of the First District Unity in Diversity Council is to provide Congressman Wittman with advice and counsel in bringing greater equality, equity, and opportunity to the First District, the Commonwealth, and the nation. “Our nation is in anguish as we mourn the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many others wh... Read more

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today issued the following statement on the ongoing nationwide protests and riots surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery: “Right now, our nation is in anguish as we mourn the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many others who have died tragically and needlessly. The failures of the system designed to protect and serve our communities regardless of the color of someone’s skin must end. “We must come together... Read more

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today issued the following statement on the ongoing nationwide protests and riots surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery: “Right now, our nation is in anguish as we mourn the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many others who have died tragically and needlessly. The failures of the system designed to protect and serve our communities regardless of the color of someone’s skin must end. “We must ... Read more

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today joined the lawsuit being filed in D.C. Federal District Court challenging the constitutionality of H. RES 965, the House Democrat plan to vote by proxy. “Two weeks ago, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats voted to break over 230 years of precedent by allowing Members of Congress to vote by proxy on the House floor,” Wittman said. “Members are now no longer required to be present in Washington to cast their vote on behalf of the people they repres... Read more