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Wittman Votes for Commonsense Solution to the National Debt

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in support of the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023. Following the vote, Congressman Wittman stated: “Washington Democrats’ reckless spending has had detrimental effects on our nation’s economy. Americans have experienced record high inflation and gas prices, and our national debt has…

Wittman Statement on the Navy's 30-Year Shipbuilding Plan

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Navy’s recently released 30-year shipbuilding plan: “With this 30-year shipbuilding plan, the Navy demonstrates that it has lost its way. It trades decisive and bold decision-making for endless studies, vast short-term…

Wittman Hosts Veterans Roundtable in Chesterfield County

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, V.A. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a veterans roundtable at American Legion Post 186 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. This roundtable served as a space for Congressman Wittman to share his veterans-related work, hear directly from First District veterans, and give veterans the opportunity to express their concerns and ask questions pertaining…

Wittman, Levin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Access Jobs in Conservation and Management

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the bipartisan Get Rewarding Outdoor Work for our Veterans (GROW) Act, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in federal jobs that relate to conservation, resource management, and environmental protection. The GROW Act would direct the Department of…

Wittman Opening Statement at Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee Hearing on 2024 Budget Request for the DoD’s Fixed-Wing Tactical and Training Aircraft Programs

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee and Vice Chairman of the Full House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing on the 2024 budget request for the Department of Defense’s Fixed-Wing Tactical and Training Aircraft Programs.  Congressman Wittman’s…

Wittman Introduces National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week Resolution

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced his resolution, H.Res.255 – expressing support for the designation of the week of March 27th through March 31st, 2023 as National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week. “Small businesses are what keep our communities strong ,” said Congressman Wittman. “They create new jobs, encourage innovation and competition, and…

Wittman Supports Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Americans

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) issued the following statement after voting in support and helping secure House passage of H.R.1 – the Lower Energy Costs Act: “For the past two years, American energy has suffered under President Biden. His policies halted new domestic energy production, resulting in the U.S. relying on foreign adversaries like…

Wittman Delivers Remarks on FY24 Defense Budget, TAL Priorities at McAleese & Associates 14th Annual FY2024 Defense Programs Conference

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks at the McAleese & Associates 14th Annual FY2024 Defense Programs Conference. During his remarks, Congressman Wittman discussed the FY24 Defense Budget, the growing threats we face from the Chinese Communist Party, as well as his top priorities…

Wittman Statement on AUKUS Announcement

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to today’s conference on the path forward for AUKUS: “First, I commend our three countries for their focus on continuing to realize the promise of AUKUS. At its core, the security framework is an agreement between the United…

Wittman, Spanberger Reintroduce the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) reintroduced the bipartisan Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, with Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), which would permit the use of 529 account funds to pay for postsecondary credential program expenses. “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are…