Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congressman Wittman released this statement following Vice President Pence’s announcement not to retire the USS Truman: “This is the right choice and I am glad to see the administration make this correction. I have been adamant since the beginning that retiring the USS Truman halfway through its expected service life would be strategically and fiscally irresponsible.… Read more »

WASHINGTON –Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy has appointed Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01)  to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission for the 116th Congress. "I am honored to have been chosen by the Leader to serve as one of two House members on this commission, which is so important to both waterfowl and outdoorsmen alike," said Wittman. "The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Wittman (VA-01) testified before the House Appropriation’s subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies advocating for the funding necessary to widen and deepen the Port of Virginia. The Port of Virginia is a national gateway for waterborne commerce, supporting businesses in all 48 contiguous states. Currently, the Port of Virginia is… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Wittman voted against H.R. 1644, a bill introduced by House Democrats to allow for a government takeover of the Internet. “This bill would impose burdensome regulations that could lead to delays in the deployment of new innovative technologies, such as 5G wireless networks, stifling rural broadband deployment and decreasing investment in broadband… Read more »

WASHINGTON - The House Rural Broadband Caucus kicked off the 116th Congress by hosting a Broadband Q&A with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Chairman, Ajit Pai, and FCC Commissioner, Geoffrey Starks. The discussion, led by Shirley Bloomfield of the NTCA – the Rural Broadband Association, focused on the FCC’s Universal Service Fund, the challenges faced with mapping and steps the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced today that he will host a listening session with the United States Post Office (USPS) Richmond District Office in James City County. The event will give residents a chance to voice mail delivery and customer service concerns, as well as share their suggestions for improvement. “Folks rely on the post office to conduct… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) signed the discharge petition to bring the Born Alive Protection Act to the House floor for full debate and a vote. Rep. Wittman is an original cosponsor of this legislation and a member of the Values Action Team.   “House Republicans have asked Democratic leadership to bring this legislation to the floor 25 times, but each… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled “Department of the Navy Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces." "I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I want to thank… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released this statement after the Secretary of the Air Force signed a basing decision memo designating Joint Base Langley-Eustis Air Force Base as the only Candidate and Reasonable Alternative for the F-22 Flight and Maintenance Formal Training Units (FTU): “I believe that… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) introduced the bipartisan National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act. This legislation codifies National Fish Habitat Partnerships, an initiative that aims to achieve measurable habitat conservation results through strategic partnerships that lead to better fish habitat conditions and increased fishing… Read more »