WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, and Mike Rogers (R-AL), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement voicing concern regarding President Biden’s shipbuilding plan.
“China is the pacing threat – this is something we’ve consistently heard from our… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the posture and readiness of the mobility enterprise.
Rep. Wittman’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
I want to thank Chairman Courtney for yielding and especially thank… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), announced his resolution, H.Res. 999 - expressing support for the designation of the week of March 28th through April 1st, 2022, as National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our nation,” said Congressman Wittman. “They are not just job creators – they… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Biden’s FY23 budget request:
“The Biden administration's requested defense budget for Fiscal Year 2023 does not reflect the threats facing our nation, the enormously damaging impacts of inflation on the purchasing… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced the creation of the bipartisan Public Shipyard Caucus – whose original membership includes Reps. Ed Case (HI-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02), Elaine Luria (VA-02), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Bobby Scott (VA-03). The Caucus was founded to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced his resolution, introduced with Representative Joe Courtney (CT-02), honoring the Centennial of Navy Aircraft Carriers. On March 20, 1922, following a two-year conversion at Norfolk Naval Yard, the former USS Jupiter (Collier #3) was recommissioned as the United States Navy’s first Aircraft Carrier USS Langley (CV… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Rob Wittman delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Hearing: Proposals for a Water Resource Development Act of 2022 (WRDA). In his statement, Congressman Wittman highlighted many water transportation and infrastructure needs currently facing Virginia, as well as specific WRDA proposals… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on national security challenges and U.S. military activities in the Greater Middle East and Africa.
Rep. Wittman’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
Thank you Mr. Chairman.
I too want to welcome our witnesses and express my appreciation… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to Ukrainian President Zelenksyy’s virtual address to Congress:
“This morning, in a powerful address to Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed the world what a real leader looks like. His unwavering dedication to his country and the Ukrainian people will go down in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Ranking Member on the House Armed Services Committee, supported increasing our national security and defense funding by voting in support of both H.R, 6969 – Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act and the national security and defense portion of H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, while voting against… Read more »
