WASHINGTON –Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at a ceremony hosted at their manufacturing summit in Washington D.C. This award is in recognition of his voting record on key manufacturing issues and his understanding of the sector’s role in the economy. Congressman Wittman has been the recipient of this annual award since becoming a member of Congress in 2007, and has voted with NAM on key issues...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman, R-Va., and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today introduced bicameral, bipartisan legislation that would make it the policy of the United States to achieve the Navy’s requirement of 355 ships. Under the “Securing the Homeland by Increasing our Power on the Seas (SHIPS) Act,” the fleet would be comprised of the optimal mix of platforms, with funding levels subject to annual appropriations. Currently, only 276 ships are in the battle fleet. “My objective a...
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Friends - I wanted to share with you an article that appeared in the Sports Section of the Richmond Times-Dispatch over the weekend. The interview for this piece was conducted during a short fishing trip on Cranston's Mill Pond where Tee Clarkson and I discussed my work on behalf of Virginians, particularly in the areas of national security and protecting the environment. I hope you will contact me any time an issue that concerns you is before Congress. It's an honor to serve you and Virginia's ...
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WASHINGTON – Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Co-Chairs of the Smart Contracting Caucus, have reintroduced the Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act to provide equality by extending the tax credit currently received by military personnel to the civilian federal employees working alongside them. “America’s First District is the home of many hardworking and dedicated patriots who serve the people of this nation every day and I am very aware of the invaluable contribu...
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement on the shooting at the GOP baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. “My thoughts and prayers are with my colleagues who were at the Congressional Baseball Game practice this morning, their staff, Capitol Police, and first responders. While I was not present this morning, I've played in the game in the past and attended these practices. It is horrifying to think of my teammates and others in attendance being att...
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Friend - It's the middle of June and already some in Congress are looking forward to the annual August recess. But anyone who follows what goes on in Washington knows there is still critical work to be done. Of most pressing concern is the 2018 budget and 12 appropriations bills. Failure to pass such critical legislation could result in the implementation of another continuing resolution, or "CR." These bills simply fund the government at the previous year's overall top line spending figure, den...
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WASHINGTON - With only 29 in-session days left between today and the annual August recess, and with the House still having critical legislative items to address, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan calling for the House to remain in-session through August to complete critical legislative items. Of most pressing concern is the FY2018 budget and 12 appropriations bills. In the letter Rep. Wittman highlighted his resolution, H.Res 43, which changes congres...
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statements on President Trump's budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2018. On the budget: "This budget proposal rightly prioritizes defense, national security, and controlling spending on mandatory programs, which are the major drivers of our debt. And I support the efforts in this budget to reduce the deficit and debt. “It is now up to Congress to review this proposal and make decisions about future spending. I will be working...
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Marine Corporal Chris McNair to assist with Veterans case work and outreach efforts WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today announced the addition of retired Marine Corporal Chris McNair to his Stafford office staff. McNair, who was selected through the House of Representatives Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program, will assist with Veterans case work and outreach efforts. As a Wounded Warrior Fellow, McNair's duties will include liaising with the Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf...
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act. "It is clear the Affordable Care Act is failing and must be fixed. Having reviewed the text of the bill and the Upton and MacArthur Amendments, I believe this legislation does what is necessary to protect individuals with pre-existing conditions, meets the principles for health care reform I laid out several months ago, and puts in place policies t...
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