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Wittman Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address

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WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement following President Trump’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Trump outlined a bold, bipartisan agenda, with a clear path forward for America. This past year we have had unparalleled successes: landmark tax reform, record job numbers, and unprecedented investments in our nation’s military. This year,…

Wittman-Led Effort Delivers One of the Largest Defense Contracts Ever

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, commended the Navy on officially signing the contract for CVN 80 and 81, the next two Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers. Congressman Wittman led the charge for this provision. “Today the Navy finally secured a two-carrier block buy for CVN 80 and 81, further…

VA GOP Congressional Delegation Call on VA Gov. to Reject H.B. 2491

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WASHINGTON – Congressmen Wittman (VA-1), Griffith (VA-9), Riggleman (VA-5), and Cline (VA-6) released the following statement calling on Gov. Northam to denounce Delegate Kathy Tran’s bill, H.B. 2491, the Repeal Act, and asking him to answer the question: Are you supportive of Delegate Tran’s bill that seeks to roll back restrictions on late-term abortions in Virginia?: “Yesterday…

Wittman Introduces "Inaction Has Consequences Act"

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Wittman Introduces “Inaction Has Consequences Act” WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced another piece of legislation in his effort to ensure Congressional accountability. The Inaction Has Consequences Act says simply that if Members of Congress do not complete appropriations bills by the end…

Wittman Introduces Bill to Ban First Class Flights on Taxpayers’ Dime

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WASHINGTON – To continue his fight for Congressional accountability, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced HR 626, the No Congressional First Class Flights Act. This bill would prohibit Members of Congress from flying in first class on flights, and instead require they fly coach for official travel. “When traveling for official business, Members of Congress should not have special…

Wittman Named Co-Chair of Rural Broadband Caucus

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) is proud to announce that he will be a Co-Chair of the Rural Broadband Caucus for the 116th Congress. The caucus focuses on bringing greater attention to the need for high-speed broadband in rural America and helping to encourage and spur innovative solutions to address this growing consumer demand. Other Co-Chairs of the House Rural Broadband…

Wittman Votes to Ensure Federal Employees Receive Back Pay

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Wittman released this statement after supporting S. 24, the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act. This legislation is the comparable, Senate version of Rep. Don Beyer (VA-8-D) and Rep. Wittman’s Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, which would ensure furloughed federal employees to receive back pay. “Federal employees should not suffer for Congress’…

What do you want to see the new Congress focus on?

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Friend- Now that we are in the 116th Congress, I'm looking forward to working on sustaining economic growth, addressing critical infrastructure issues in our region, building a strong national defense, immigration reform, and expanding access to rural broadband. I know I'll hear from many…