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Wittman, Youngkin, Reagan Institute Host Manufacturing Competitiveness Roundtable

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, September 12, 2022, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a roundtable discussion with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Ronald Reagan Institute Director, Roger Zakheim on manufacturing competitiveness in Virginia. The goal of this roundtable was to discuss efforts needed on a state, local, federal, private, and public level to work together to…

Wittman Supports Broadband Legislation to Close the Digital Divide

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced his support for the Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act. This bipartisan bill, which Congressman Wittman co-sponsors, requires the President to develop a national strategy to close the digital divide and a plan to implement that strategy. This legislation is based on a Government…

Wittman Hosts VA-01 Farm and Agribusiness Tour

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TAPPAHANNOCK, VA – On Tuesday, August 23rd, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a First Congressional District Farm and Agribusiness Tour with the Virginia Farm Bureau, Colonial Farm Credit, and National Wood Pallet & Container Association. The purpose of this tour was for Congressman Wittman to speak directly with farmers and agribusiness leaders in Virginia’s First District,…

Wittman Supports the Post 9/11 Veteran Business Acceleration Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the introduction of H.R. 8660 - the Post 9/11 Veteran Business Acceleration Act, introduced on August 5th, 2022 with Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-39). This bill amends the Post 9/11 Educational Assistance Program to establish a joint pilot program between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)…

Wittman Opposes Tax Hikes and More Inflationary Spending

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting against the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: “I understand firsthand the harmful impacts inflation has on American families, especially as I travel throughout the First Congressional District to meet with individuals and businesses. Unfortunately, despite…

Wittman Statement on U.S. Economic Decline

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to today’s report’s that the U.S. economy shrank at a 0.9% annual rate last quarter – marking the second straight quarterly decline in Gross Domestic Product (GDP): “This morning, the Department of Commerce reported that the U.S. economy shrank at a 0.9% annual rate last quarter -…

Wittman Introduces Legislation to Halt Oil Sales to China

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman introduced the No Oil for CCP Act to prohibit the Biden Administration from selling U.S. oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China and Chinese Communist Party controlled entities. This legislation follows Representative Wittman’s earlier letter to the Secretary of Energy decrying the SPR sales to Chinese companies. Following…

Wittman Participates in the 12th Annual South China Sea Conference

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, participated as a keynote speaker at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) 12th Annual South China Sea Conference. Following his address, Congressman Wittman stated: “The United States must defend the importance of free commerce in the South China…

Wittman Calls Out Administration for China Oil Sale

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent Secretary of Energy Granholm a letter regarding the Department of Energy’s (DOE) management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), and the transfer of the United States’ SPR to China or other foreign adversaries. This letter follows this Administration’s announcement of the largest SPR drawdown in history, with plans…

Wittman Backs House Passage of FY23 NDAA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) applauded the House Passage of FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Following House passage, Congressman Wittman stated: “In today’s increasingly divided political world, today’s passage of the NDAA is encouraging proof that Congress can still work together for the greater good of our nation. This year’s NDAA does right…