WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement on the Navy’s FY2020 Budget Request:
“There is currently an increase in reliance on our maritime system; our seas are more stressed, used, and contested than ever before. Our adversaries, specifically Russia and China, are building up their maritime capabilities, and in the Era of Great Power Competition, we must invest… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi outlining his transportation policy priorities for the 116th Congress. He will be focused on long-term funding solutions for the Highway Trust Fund, streamlining federal processes that pertain to infrastructure, expanding opportunities for public-private partnerships, and increasing access to… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Co-Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, joined Rep. Luria (VA-02) to introduce the bipartisan, House legislation that would fully fund the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program for the next five years, ensuring that states get the resources they need to comply with their obligations to protect and… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Jack Bergman (MI-01), and Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) introduced the VA Procurement Efficiency and Transparency Act to streamline and modernize the Veterans Affairs procurement process. This legislation will increase efficiency by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to track cost savings resulting from its contracting… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement supporting the executive order President Trump signed today easing the process for veterans to transition into the Merchant Marine:
“It is our duty to take care of those who have valiantly served our nation in uniform. President Trump’s executive order today supporting the transition of active duty service members and… Read more »
Wittman on National Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting “no” on H.J. Res. 46:
“The current situation at our southern border is a border security and humanitarian crisis. I have heard from numerous US Border Patrol agents, whose personal accounts confirm what we already know, the conditions at the border demand… Read more »
Wittman Votes for Long-Term Stability of the Land Water Conservation Fund
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act:
“This bill signifies a strong, bipartisan consensus and commitment to protecting our nation’s public resources; including parks, wildlife, and habitats. Today’s vote… Read more »
Wittman Statement on Bill to Fund VA-01 Priorities, Secure Border
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Conference Report to Accompany H.J. Res 31 – The Consolidated Appropriations Act:
“Although not perfect, this bill makes an important down payment for the construction of physical barriers and other border security… Read more »
Wittman to Pelosi: Broadband Investment is Imperative
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Co-Chair of the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus, sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging her to include broadband investments in a potential infrastructure package. Expanding access to broadband in unserved areas of the First District is one of Congressman Wittman’s highest… Read more »
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Last night during his State of the Union address, President Trump highlighted his priorities for the year while calling on Congress to work with a spirit of cooperation. The President outlined a series of reforms—all within the realm of possibility.
I agree that in this political moment we face a critical choice--will we work together to deliver a strong, safe, and prosperous… Read more »
