WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman took the oath of office today and was sworn in as the representative for Virginia’s First Congressional District in the 113th Congress, after being elected in November to his third full term. “I am truly humbled to represent the people of Virginia’s First District in the House of Representatives,” Wittman said. “Our nation faces many challenges, and I believe that responsible, dedicated leadership is necessary to ensure that the United States remains...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives considered H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act:“I regretfully voted against the American Taxpayer Relief Act today because it unfortunately does what Congress does best – kicks the can down the road. While I support low tax rates for Americans and have previously voted to ensure taxes do not go up on hardworking Americans, I could not vote for this bill because...
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, supported the passage today of the Conference Report for the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation, the final version of the bill that establishes the funding authorizations and priorities for the nation’s military, passed the House of Representatives by a strong bipartisan vote of 315-107. During floor debate ov...
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Washington, D.C. - The Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), Representative Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.), has selected Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness for the 113th Congress. Wittman is currently Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and will assume the Readiness chairmanship when the 113th Congress begins in January. Following normal committee process, the subcommittee structure and jurisdictions will...
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Washington, D.C. - In a unanimous vote, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) was elected yesterday to his third term as Chairman of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Board of Visitors. Wittman released the following statement after accepting the vote of his colleagues on the Board: “I have been truly honored to serve on the Naval Academy’s Board of Visitors since 2009, including during the last two years as Chairman, and I look forward to continuing to serve in that role. The Naval Academy is on...
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released the following statement today after the subcommittee published a summary of its activities related to the United States Navy's 30 Year Shipbuilding Plan: "As the representative for Virginia's First Congressional District, which extends into Hampton Roads and is home to many military installations and interests, I care deeply about the strategic oversight...
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Washington, D.C. – As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement: “Our nation is the greatest the world has ever known due to the dedication of our servicemen and women, our veterans, and their families. Today, we recognize those brave citizens who have given so much of themselves in order to preserve the freedoms that we still enjoy today. Whether they volunteered or were drafted, our veterans are exemplary, patriotic Americans ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman received the Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence today from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) at a ceremony hosted by NAM member organization Owens-Illinois in Toano, Virginia. This award is given to members of Congress who have shown consistent support for the manufacturing sector during the 112th Congress. "Manufacturing jobs are so vital for Virginia and the nation, and our economy and defense industrial base depend on a rob...
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted in favor of legislation to prevent looming defense cuts, known as sequestration, set to take effect in January, and took a stand against a short-term spending measure that delays important decisions. Today, the House passed a “stop-gap” measure (H.J.Res. 117), a continuing resolution, to fund the government for six months into FY 2013, which begins on October 1, 2012. Wittman opposed the legislation, making the following statement: “It...
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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement observing the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: “It is hard to believe that 11 years have passed since our nation was attacked on her own soil. Too many innocent lives were lost. We lost loved ones, friends, colleagues and neighbors, many from our great Commonwealth of Virginia. Since the moment of attack in New York, at the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania, our country has witness...
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