WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Representative John Sarbanes (D-Md.-03), a member of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce, and Representative Rob Wittman (R-Va.-01), a senior member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, have introduced legislation in both the Senate (S. 1430) and the House of Representatives (H.R. 3063) to reauthorize the Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails program run by the National ...
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Friend - As you've probably heard by now, President Trump's first budget proposal contains provisions that would make significant changes to the retirement system for current and future federal employees and current federal retirees. Singling out the federal workforce in this way, and trying to balance the budget on the backs of hardworking federal employees and retirees, is unacceptable to me. I joined a group of my colleagues in sending a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Majority Le...
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Friend - Knowing of our shared interest in education, I wanted to update you on what I have been working on in Washington. This week, the House focused on workforce development by passing two bills that emphasize the importance of skills and education to getting a better job. These bills are part of our ongoing efforts to building a stronger national workforce and expanding job growth. As a member of the Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus, I was proud to vote in favor of these p...
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WASHINGTON –Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at a ceremony hosted at their manufacturing summit in Washington D.C. This award is in recognition of his voting record on key manufacturing issues and his understanding of the sector’s role in the economy. Congressman Wittman has been the recipient of this annual award since becoming a member of Congress in 2007, and has voted with NAM on key issues...
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Dear Friend - Like you, I believe all life is precious and that the family is the single most important community to which we will ever belong. As your representative, I am fighting to ensure policies protecting life and strengthening the family remain on the top of the priority list in Washington. I wanted to update you on several bills passed this week aimed at improving foster care services and supporting families. H.R. 2847 – Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act Summary: The...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman, R-Va., and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today introduced bicameral, bipartisan legislation that would make it the policy of the United States to achieve the Navy’s requirement of 355 ships. Under the “Securing the Homeland by Increasing our Power on the Seas (SHIPS) Act,” the fleet would be comprised of the optimal mix of platforms, with funding levels subject to annual appropriations. Currently, only 276 ships are in the battle fleet. “My objective a...
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Friend- Momentum is building for my legislation, the Stay on Schedule Resolution (H. Res 43). Just this week Rep. Dave Brat, another Virginian, and I were featured in The Free Lance Star for urging House Leadership to forego August Recess in order to complete our work in Washington. The American public has signaled time and time again that it is frustrated with Washington. For far too long, Congress has failed to fund the federal government in a responsible, long-term manner, and I have consiste...
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Hi Friend- Knowing that many of you share my concern and interest in health care policy, I wanted to update you on my recent work in this crucial area. As we move forward through the reform process, I am continuing to meet with industry experts in the First District to hear their ideas for a change that will be best for Americans. This week I met with health care administrators at Riverside Tappahannock Hospital to discuss health care services in the Northern Neck. We focused on the lack of phys...
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Friend - On Wednesday morning we all awoke to shocking, disturbing news out of Alexandria, Virginia. During a practice for the Congressional Baseball Game members and staff were ambushed by a gunman who wounded several people, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. While I was not present, I've played in the game in the past and attended these practices. It was deeply disturbing to think of my teammates and others in attendance being attacked in this way. According to eyewitness accounts, ...
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Friends - I wanted to share with you an article that appeared in the Sports Section of the Richmond Times-Dispatch over the weekend. The interview for this piece was conducted during a short fishing trip on Cranston's Mill Pond where Tee Clarkson and I discussed my work on behalf of Virginians, particularly in the areas of national security and protecting the environment. I hope you will contact me any time an issue that concerns you is before Congress. It's an honor to serve you and Virginia's ...
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