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It’s only been a couple of months since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed. The results are improving the lives of Americans all across the country, and we’re just getting started. Take a look at some of the numbers:
Nationwide: Over 4 million workers have seen a direct benefit from tax reform. American business have paid out more than $3 billion in bonuses.
Statewide: The… Read more »
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Each spring, the Congressional Institute and participating Members of Congress sponsor An Artistic Discovery, a nationwide high school visual art competition that recognizes and encourages artistic talent in each congressional district. Since the pilot competition in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
The annual Congressional Art Competition is… Read more »
Wittman Named Finalist for CMF Democracy Awards
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was named a finalist by the Congressional Management Foundation for their first-ever Democracy Awards. These awards recognize performance and achievement in congressional offices. Rep. Wittman was selected for his outstanding accomplishments for the category of Transparency and… Read more »
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In the coming weeks, I’ll hold a meeting with my First District Environmental Advisory Council to discuss the critical policy issues surrounding a healthy Chesapeake Bay and clean environment.
Knowing our shared interest in our the district’s environment and natural resources, I wanted to get your feedback on the most pressing issues that I should discuss with my advisory… Read more »
Wittman Praises Administration’s Intent to Expand Access to Rural Broadband
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman released this statement regarding President Trump’s comments on rural broadband investments:
“I am thrilled that President Trump is serious about investments to expand access to broadband internet. High speed internet access, or broadband, is critical to economic… Read more »
Wittman praises VA tribal funding in FY19 budget
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement regarding the inclusion of funding for the newly recognized Virginia Tribes in the Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Interior budget:
“Today, Secretary Zinke and the Department of Interior released their Fiscal Year 2019 Budget. Included within the budget are funds… Read more »
Members of VA Delegation recommend TCC be designated a Domestic Maritime Center of Excellence
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) was joined by U.S. Senators Warner and Kaine, Representatives Taylor, Scott, and McEachin in writing a letter to the Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, requesting that Tidewater Community College (TCC) be designated a Domestic… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act:
“I believe it is our primary constitutional responsibility to provide for the common defense. Right now, we are in a readiness crisis and the damage of Congressional budget dysfunction has come at a major cost, a human cost. In the past year, we have had 80… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today the entire Virginia delegation, led by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), joined together to send a letter to President Trump, urging the administration not to consider relocating a nuclear powered aircraft carrier from NAVSTA Norfolk, Virginia to NAVSTA Mayport, Florida. This is in response to a letter sent by the Florida… Read more »
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What a start to 2018! In just the last few weeks, I saw my legislation to recognize six Virginia Indian Tribes become law, introduced bipartisan legislation that made sure federal employees were backpaid during the government shutdown, and led a Congressional Delegation down to Naval Station Norfolk. In case you missed the work I was up to at the start of the this year, I've… Read more »
