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Wittman Recognizes National Maritime Day and Critical Role Maritime Plays in Virginia, and National Security

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) issued the following statement to recognize National Maritime Day and the role of the Maritime Industry in Virginia and the United States following a recent study by PricewaterhouseCoopers:  “The U.S. Maritime Industry plays an important role in Virginia’s economy and workforce, especially in the First District. The…

Wittman Delivers Remarks on Accelerating Autonomy Technology Deployment Within DoD at Applied Intuition, Atlantic Council Nexus 23 Symposium

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, participated in a discussion with Applied Intuition and Atlantic Council at the Nexus 23 Symposium. During his discussion, Congressman Wittman emphasized the importance of autonomous technology and systems in U.S. military operations, competing with the Chinese Communist…

Wittman, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Sailor Standard of Care Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), alongside Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Congressmen Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), introduced the Sailor Standard of Care Act to improve mental healthcare for the men and women serving in the United States Navy. This important, bipartisan legislation would increase mental health resources and require…

Wittman, Houlahan, Fallon Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Defense Technology Capabilities

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WASHIGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, May 15, 2023, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Pat Fallon (TX-04) reintroduced the Investing in American Defense Technologies Act. This bill would establish a federal public-private partnership to scale, support, and invest in American defense-centric small businesses producing advanced capabilities, including…

Wittman, Ruppersberger Introduce Legislation to Accelerate Autonomous Systems Across U.S. Military

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02) introduced the bipartisan H.R.3168 – Autonomous Systems Adoption & Policy Act (ASAP Act), which will establish a Joint Autonomy Office (JAO) at the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) at the Department of Defense (DoD) to…

Wittman Advocates for Hunters and Anglers in Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee Hearing

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, testified to the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee on his bill, H.R.615 – Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023. The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 bars the Department of Interior and the Department…

Wittman Honors Lancaster High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team for State Championship Win

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KILMARNOCK, VA – On Saturday, May 6, 2023, Congressman Wittman (VA-01), along with members of the community, gathered at Town Centre Park in Kilmarnock to celebrate the Lancaster High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team for their VHSL Class 1 State Championship Win. During his visit, Congressman Wittman presented the basketball team with an Extension of Remarks and met with the team’s…

Wittman, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Lead Effort to Tackle Mental Health Issues Across U.S. Military

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced the Servicemembers Mental Health Improvement Act, legislation to develop and provide recommendations for a comprehensive strategy to tackle mental health issues across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The bill would establish a…

Wittman Votes for Commonsense Solution to the National Debt

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in support of the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023. Following the vote, Congressman Wittman stated: “Washington Democrats’ reckless spending has had detrimental effects on our nation’s economy. Americans have experienced record high inflation and gas prices, and our national debt has…

Wittman Statement on the Navy's 30-Year Shipbuilding Plan

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Navy’s recently released 30-year shipbuilding plan: “With this 30-year shipbuilding plan, the Navy demonstrates that it has lost its way. It trades decisive and bold decision-making for endless studies, vast short-term…