WASHINGTON – Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) introduced the bipartisan National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act. This legislation codifies National Fish Habitat Partnerships, an initiative that aims to achieve measurable habitat conservation results through strategic partnerships that lead to better fish habitat conditions and increased fishing opportunities. “Healthy waterways and fish populations are absolutely critical to providing clean water and sustai...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement on the Navy’s FY2020 Budget Request: “There is currently an increase in reliance on our maritime system; our seas are more stressed, used, and contested than ever before. Our adversaries, specifically Russia and China, are building up their maritime capabilities, and in the Era of Great Power Competition, we must invest in what the Navy has defined as its priorities: to be bigger, better, and more ready. “The President’s defens...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi outlining his transportation policy priorities for the 116th Congress. He will be focused on long-term funding solutions for the Highway Trust Fund, streamlining federal processes that pertain to infrastructure, expanding opportunities for public-private partnerships, and increasing access to broadband for unserved populations. “Dating back to the early days of our great nation, infrastructure has always been the...
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Co-Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, joined Rep. Luria (VA-02) to introduce the bipartisan, House legislation that would fully fund the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program for the next five years, ensuring that states get the resources they need to comply with their obligations to protect and preserve the Bay. Other original House cosponsors of the bipartisan Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act...
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Jack Bergman (MI-01), and Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) introduced the VA Procurement Efficiency and Transparency Act to streamline and modernize the Veterans Affairs procurement process. This legislation will increase efficiency by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to track cost savings resulting from its contracting competitions and to use standardized contracting procedures. Reports have shown that the VA racks up at least $6 b...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement supporting the executive order President Trump signed today easing the process for veterans to transition into the Merchant Marine: “It is our duty to take care of those who have valiantly served our nation in uniform. President Trump’s executive order today supporting the transition of active duty service members and military veterans into the Merchant Marine does just that. This executive order makes it easier for sea service...
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Wittman on National Emergency Declaration WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting “no” on H.J. Res. 46: “The current situation at our southern border is a border security and humanitarian crisis. I have heard from numerous US Border Patrol agents, whose personal accounts confirm what we already know, the conditions at the border demand action. Allowing this crisis at our border to continue presents a significant threat to national security, the safety o...
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Wittman Votes for Long-Term Stability of the Land Water Conservation Fund WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act: “This bill signifies a strong, bipartisan consensus and commitment to protecting our nation’s public resources; including parks, wildlife, and habitats. Today’s vote will help preserve thousands of acres of public land, so that Americans can visit, explore, fish, hunt and enjoy wildlif...
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Wittman Statement on Bill to Fund VA-01 Priorities, Secure Border WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Conference Report to Accompany H.J. Res 31 – The Consolidated Appropriations Act: “Although not perfect, this bill makes an important down payment for the construction of physical barriers and other border security measures as well as funding for priorities in the First District. The choice tonight was between a government shutdown o...
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Wittman to Pelosi: Broadband Investment is Imperative WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Co-Chair of the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus, sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging her to include broadband investments in a potential infrastructure package. Expanding access to broadband in unserved areas of the First District is one of Congressman Wittman’s highest priorities. “Recently, in his State of the Union address, President Trump emphasized the need for legislation to r...
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