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Wittman Introduces Government Accountability Legislation

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) re-introduced three pieces of legislation to hold members of Congress accountable and bring transparency back to the budget and funding process.  "Time and again, Congress has failed to fulfill its most fundamental responsibility: passing a budget and funding the government on time – this wholly unacceptable," said…

Wittman’s America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act Signed Into Law

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act was signed into law by the president. The legislation’s investments will enhance the preservation of America's natural resources, wildlife, and habitats, while including important measures to enhance accountability and reporting that ensure the…

Wittman Statement on American Relief Act

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting for the American Relief Act: “The American people gave Congress a clear mandate: secure the border, lower costs, and ensure responsible governance. In a matter of weeks, Republicans will have the opportunity to chart a fiscally responsible path forward and advance an American First agenda. I…

Wittman Announces Expanded Mobile Office Hours

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that his office will offer expanded mobile office hours across Virginia’s First District in Tappahannock, Williamsburg, and Warsaw. The expanded hours are an addition to the congressman’s existing mobile office hours in Colonial Beach, Kilmarnock, and Midlothian. “I am always looking for innovative, cost effective, and…

Wittman, Ryan Deliver Key Defense Modernization Caucus Wins in NDAA to Bolster Defense Innovation Ecosystem

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WASHINGTON  – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY), founding co-chairs of the House Defense Modernization Caucus, announced several key wins they secured to bolster the defense innovation ecosystem in the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2025. Wittman and Ryan led efforts to streamline…

Wittman Introduces Legislation to Counter China’s Dominance of Critical Minerals Supply Chains, Announces Policy Report

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) announced the introduction of three comprehensive pieces of legislation to address the United States’ dependence on China for critical minerals and jumpstart American industry alongside U.S. allies and partners. Additionally, he announced a bipartisan policy report to outline policy solutions to establish resilient critical minerals…

Wittman House Floor Remarks on FY25 NDAA

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Congressman Wittman’s remarks as prepared…

Wittman Applauds House Passage of FY25 NDAA

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA).  The bill authorizes a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted and a 4.5% pay raise for Virginia’s nearly 150,000 servicemembers, expands programs to help Virginia’s over 50,000 military spouses…

Wittman, Graves Urge FAA to Expedite Launch Licensing Reforms to Bolster U.S. Space Leadership

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite reforms to its launch and reentry licensing regulations for commercial space companies, known as part 450, and to address delays caused by its lengthy pre-application process. These delays hinder U.S. space capabilities, competitiveness,…

Wittman’s America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act Passes the House

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman’s (VA-01) America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives as an amendment to S.3791. This comprehensive legislation will enhance the preservation of America's natural resources, wildlife, and habitats. (Watch Rep. Wittman’s House floor remarks.) “Before coming to Congress, I spent 20…