Press Releases

Friend- There is one thing that members of both parties can agree on: our tax code is a mess. Small business owners and families across America are burdened by the cost of and time spent complying with our overwhelming tax code each year. That’s why the House passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) last week. It will deliver much-needed tax relief to families, help our workers and… Read more »

Friend- This week the House is on the verge of passing historic tax relief for the first time in decades! Our tax code is far too complex and burdensome, and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is Congress’ solution. It will deliver much-needed tax relief to families, help our job creators compete and win here at home and around the world, and make the tax code simpler and fairer for all… Read more »

Wittman Votes for Tax Relief WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “This is our window of opportunity; our once-in-a-generation opportunity to pass real reform for the American people. I was proud to cast my vote in favor of a plan that means bigger paychecks, fairer taxes, and more… Read more »

Friend- Last week, President Trump visited China to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss trade, North Korea, and shared global U.S.-Chinese interests. Amidst discussions on the increasing trade deficit, the two presidents oversaw the signing of $250 billion in trade deals between U.S. and Chinese companies. Moreover, this meeting between the two world leaders comes at… Read more »

Wittman Statement on House Passage of the FY18 NDAA Conference Report WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, released this statement following the House passage of the conference report of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18 NDAA). “As the Chairman of the… Read more »

Wittman Statement on Passage of Flood Insurance Reform WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released this statement following the passage of H.R. 2847, the 21st Century Reform Act, which reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years. “Today, I was proud to support House passage of H.R. 2847, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act. This bill includes… Read more »

Friend- Our current tax system is broken and we in Congress finally have the opportunity to help American families. I have been all across the First District of Virginia hearing stories from families, farmers, and small business owners about how our tax code is too confusing and extremely expensive. Last week, the Ways and Means Committee introduced a tax relief bill called the Tax… Read more »

Friend- This is a historic time for Americans. We are on the verge of reforming our far too outdated and complex tax code for the first time in decades. As I’ve been all across our district, I hear from small business owners and families burdened by the cost of and time spent complying with our overwhelming tax code each year. Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee released… Read more »

Wittman Statement on Rep. Goodlatte’s Retirement WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after Congressman Bob Goodlatte (VA-6) announced that he would not seek re-election to Congress at the end of this term: “Today, after 25 years of unbelievable service to our Commonwealth and this nation, Bob Goodlatte announced he would not be… Read more »

Wittman Statement on FY18 NDAA Conference Report WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, released the following statement after signing the conference report of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18 NDAA). The bill is the main mechanism through which Congress… Read more »