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Wittman, Bonamici, Pallone, Pingree Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Aquaculture Farmers and Harvesters

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral piece of legislation to uplift and support aquaculture and aquaculture farmers and harvesters. The Sustaining Healthy Ecosystems, Livelihoods, and Local Seafood (SHELLS) Act will create a program office for aquaculture…

Wittman Appointed to Bipartisan Indo-Pacific Task Force

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after being appointed to the House Committee on Natural Resource’s bipartisan Indo-Pacific Task Force for the 118th Congress: “The People’s Republic of China is the free world’s greatest threat – especially to the island nations and territories in the Indo-Pacific region. The bipartisan…

Wittman Votes for Fiscal Responsibility Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3746 – the Fiscal Responsibility Act: “For months, despite repeated requests from Speaker McCarthy, President Biden and Congressional Democrats refused to negotiate with House Republicans, recklessly demanding a clean debt ceiling increase and insisting on…

Wittman Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care for U.S. Servicemembers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined his colleagues in introducing multiple bipartisan bills that improve mental health care and services for U.S. servicemembers. The introduced bills include the Sailor Standard Care Act and the Servicemembers’ Mental Health Improvement Act, and the reintroduction of the Comforting Our Families through On-base or Remote…

Wittman Recognizes National Maritime Day and Critical Role Maritime Plays in Virginia, and National Security

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) issued the following statement to recognize National Maritime Day and the role of the Maritime Industry in Virginia and the United States following a recent study by PricewaterhouseCoopers:  “The U.S. Maritime Industry plays an important role in Virginia’s economy and workforce, especially in the First District. The…

Wittman Delivers Remarks on Accelerating Autonomy Technology Deployment Within DoD at Applied Intuition, Atlantic Council Nexus 23 Symposium

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, participated in a discussion with Applied Intuition and Atlantic Council at the Nexus 23 Symposium. During his discussion, Congressman Wittman emphasized the importance of autonomous technology and systems in U.S. military operations, competing with the Chinese Communist…

Wittman, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Sailor Standard of Care Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), alongside Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Congressmen Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), introduced the Sailor Standard of Care Act to improve mental healthcare for the men and women serving in the United States Navy. This important, bipartisan legislation would increase mental health resources and require…

Wittman, Houlahan, Fallon Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Defense Technology Capabilities

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WASHIGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, May 15, 2023, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Pat Fallon (TX-04) reintroduced the Investing in American Defense Technologies Act. This bill would establish a federal public-private partnership to scale, support, and invest in American defense-centric small businesses producing advanced capabilities, including…

Wittman, Ruppersberger Introduce Legislation to Accelerate Autonomous Systems Across U.S. Military

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02) introduced the bipartisan H.R.3168 – Autonomous Systems Adoption & Policy Act (ASAP Act), which will establish a Joint Autonomy Office (JAO) at the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) at the Department of Defense (DoD) to…

Wittman Advocates for Hunters and Anglers in Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee Hearing

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, testified to the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee on his bill, H.R.615 – Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023. The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 bars the Department of Interior and the Department…