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Wittman Introduces Government Accountability Legislation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the re-introduction of his legislation that will hold members of Congress accountable and bring transparency back to the budget and appropriations process. Throughout his time in Congress, Congressman Wittman has proposed three government accountability bills: the No Budget No Pay Act, the Stay on Schedule Resolution, and…

Wittman Sworn in to 118th Congress, vows to ‘get our nation back on track’

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after officially being sworn in to the 118th: “Today is a new beginning for the Commonwealth of Virginia and for our nation. This Congress, the First Congressional District welcomes new areas and new constituents that I am looking forward to representing. With the addition of Henrico County…

Wittman Votes Against $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting “no” on Senate Amendment to H.R. 2617 – FY23 Omnibus Appropriations, a $1.7 trillion spending bill.  “Congress had months to properly fund our government; yet, we have once again found ourselves in a completely avoidable situation. I have said time and time again that…

Wittman, Warner, Kaine Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Protect The Northern Neck, Generate Economic Activity

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded passage of their legislation to preserve invaluable local resources and help generate economic activity in the Northern Neck. By officially designating the region as a National Heritage Area (NHA), the Northern Neck National Heritage Area Act will…

Wittman Urges Coca-Cola to Continue Production of Beloved Northern Neck Beverage

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NORTHERN NECK, VA – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced his letter to Mr. James Quincey, Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Company, regarding the production of Northern Neck Ginger Ale. This letter follows the discontinuation of Northern Neck Ginger Ale during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic by the Coca-Cola Company. “The efforts of thousands of Virginians to…

Wittman Statement on Continuing Resolution

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Wittman issued the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution: “Today’s passage of a Continuing Resolution – a harmful, short-term solution to a long-term problem – emphasizes the lack of accountability in Congress. This situation was completely avoidable; however, it is another example that a ‘budgeting by crisis’ mentality…

Wittman House Floor Remarks on FY23 NDAA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Wittman’s remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank Mr. Rogers…

Wittman Applauds House Passage of FY23 NDAA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The FY23 NDAA authorizes funding for the United States Department of Defense for the next fiscal year and…

Wittman Earns 100% on Scorecard for Championing American Energy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Wittman announced his score of 100% from the American Energy Alliance on their American Energy Scorecard for the House of Representatives. According to their website, the AEA scorecard scores voting and co-sponsorship decisions on legislation affecting energy and environmental policy, educating voters on how their representatives vote and holding…

Wittman Statement on the Passing of Congressman Donald McEachin

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I am incredibly saddened by the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Donald McEachin. I have been fortunate to know and work with Donald for many years now, and I have always admired the way he led with integrity and care for folks in Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District and the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. Kathryn and I are praying for his wife, Colette, his three…