WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today joined fellow members of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), in calling on the Biden administration not to renew the Agreement Between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Cooperation in Science and Technology (STA), which is set to expire on Aug. 27,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was awarded the 60 Plus American Association’s Guardian of Seniors’ Rights Award, in recognition of his commitment to protecting American senior citizens’ rights. Following his acceptance of the award, Congressman Wittman stated:
“Our seniors deserve easy, reliable access to all the benefits and programs they have contributed… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee voted in favor of the committee’s advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24).
The bill’s investments will support U.S. servicemembers and their families, ensure military and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee voted in favor of the committee’s advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24).
The bill includes significant investments in Virginia’s shipbuilding industry, submarine industrial… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the support of 15 organizations for his Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act. The SHARKED Act will establish a task force to collaborate with fisheries management groups to address the problems of and find solutions to increased sharked depredation… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement at the full committee markup for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. The subcommittee's mark is available here.
Watch Rep. Wittman's opening remarks… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded the passage of his legislation, H.R. 615 – the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, through the House Committee on Natural Resources. This bill, which currently has over 45 cosponsors, would bar the Secretary of Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture from banning the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) announced the support of 17 organizations for their bipartisan Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act. The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act will permit the use of 529 account funds to pay for postsecondary credential and training program expenses.
“I’m grateful for the support… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Darren Soto (FL-09), Garret Graves (LA-06), and Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced the Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act. The SHARKED Act will establish a task force to work with fisheries management groups to address the problems posed by increased shark… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, delivered the following opening statement at the subcommittee markup for H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. The subcommittee's mark is available here.
Rep. Wittman’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
There are two immutable facts with… Read more »
