Press Releases

Wittman Votes Against Temporary Spending Bill WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after voting against legislation to temporarily fund government operations through December 11, 2015: “As I have said consistently, continuing resolutions are a short-sighted and irresponsible… Read more »

Beyer-Wittman Legislation Protects Federal Employees from Shutdown September 29, 2015 (Washington, DC) – Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced H.R. 3635, the “Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act,” which would secure retroactive pay for all federal employees during a federal government shutdown, regardless of furlough status.  Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) is… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after His Holiness, Pope Francis addressed a joint session of Congress: "The People's House was a fitting location today for Pope Francis to deliver a message of hope and compassion to Congress and the American people. I remain eager to work with… Read more »

“Congress' unfortunate tendency to govern by crisis stymies the efforts of these dedicated public servants. I will fight to minimize the impacts of this funding uncertainty on the well-being of our federal workers and their families, while also working to return Congress to a regular schedule of budgeting and passing appropriations bills." Read more »

"It is unconscionable to think that taxpayer dollars are being given to an organization that finds this behavior humane. I strongly believe that we must fundamentally change the way the federal government deals with this organization." Read more »

VIRGINIA DELEGATION STATEMENT ON NEW GAO REPORT THAT CONFIRMS FORT PICKETT IS BEST SITE FOR EMBASSY SECURITY TRAINING FACILITY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, along with U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott, Randy Forbes, Rob Wittman, Gerry Connolly, Robert Hurt, Dave Brat, and Don Beyer released the following statement on the release of a new Government… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tues., Sept. 15, 2015 CONTACT:                   Rachel Cohen (Warner) 202 228 6884                        … Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted today against the approval of President Obama’s proposed agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. The legislation failed by a vote of 162-269. “The House’s actions today reflect the will of the people. Iran has previously shown its willingness to break the terms of previous deals, and I have no doubt that they’ll do so again,” Wittman said.… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2015 CONTACT: Gordon Neal (202) 225-4261 Wittman Hosts Ceremony to Recognize Vietnam Vets STAFFORD, Va. - In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and U.S. Representative Rob Wittman introduced a resolution congratulating the College of William & Mary on the 75th anniversary of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s (VIMS) establishment. The resolution expresses the Virginia lawmakers’ appreciation for the 75 years of service to the environment by the faculty, staff… Read more »