Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus today welcomed United States Navy Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), as its honored guest speaker before the meeting of Members of Congress, shipbuilding industry partners and military servicemembers, to discuss shipbuilding issues as he settles in to his new position as CNO. Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01), a Co-Chair of the Caucus and member of the House Armed Services Committee, welcomed Admiral Greene...
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Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) testified today before the House Natural Resources Committee to urge passage of his legislation, the Fishery Science Improvement Act (FSIA). Wittman introduced the bipartisan legislation in June, to improve federal management of major saltwater fisheries to ensure a balanced approach in the conservation and management of saltwater fish. The FSIA, H.R. 2304, aims to prevent forcible, undue shutdowns of fisheries caused by incomplete data as agencies face a December ...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today released the following statement upon the news that the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or the “super committee,” failed to propose solutions for the nation’s federal budget: “Our country is facing an ever-growing mountain of debt, and I am outraged that the members of the super committee were unable to put forward a plan to stop this growth of...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported the effort for a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. The U.S. House of Representatives debated H.J. Res. 2, the Balanced Budget Amendment, the first consideration of such a measure in 16 years. The bill, supported 261-165, did not reach the required two-thirds majority for passage. “The goal of the Balanced Budget Amendment is simple: to require this country to spend only what it brings in,” Wittman said. “Unfortunatel...
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Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today sent a letter to Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, co-signed by Representatives Scott Rigell (VA-2), J. Randy Forbes (VA-4), Robert Hurt (VA-5), Bob Goodlatte (VA-6), Eric Cantor (VA-7), Morgan Griffith (VA-9), and Frank Wolf (VA-10), voicing opposition to the Administration’s recently-announced Five Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program which bans energy development off the coast of Virginia. The let...
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WASHINGTON, DC – In observance of Veterans’ Day, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released a video expressing his thanks on behalf of America’s First District, to the veterans of the United States. “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” -President Harry S. Truman, an inscription at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Video transcript: (Inscri...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, released the following statement today after allegations of mismanagement at Dover Air Force Base came to light. Wittman echoed concerns from Richard L. DeNoyer, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. “You only get one chance to return our fallen warriors to their families with all the dignity and respect they deserve from a grateful nation — and th...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today questioned the draft plan announced by the Obama Administration that closes the opportunity for energy exploration off the coast of Virginia through 2017. The Interior Department released the Administration’s draft five-year plan, which prohibits new offshore drilling and only allows lease sales to occur in areas that are already open. The draft plan excludes lease sales of the entire Atlantic Coast, making it off-limits to new energy produ...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today echoed the critical need for a judicious Department of Defense (DoD) review of a proposed aircraft carrier move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Mayport, Florida, as discussions continue on the nation’s fiscal future and as the DoD works to strip the defense budget of $450 billion in cuts over the next 10 years, with additional cuts looming. Wittman, along with members of the Virginia delegation, has encouraged the DoD to review a previous decis...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today lauded the announcement that Hampton, Virginia’s own Fort Monroe, will now be designated as a National Monument under the Antiquities Act. Wittman worked hand in hand with the Virginia Congressional Delegation to encourage this action by the Administration. The designation will ensure the preservation and protection of the historic features of Fort Monroe. “Today’s designation of Fort Monroe as a National Monument reinforces the historical ...
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