Wittman Backs House Passage of Defense Authorization Seapower, local priorities included WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, backed House passage of H.R. 5515, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19 NDAA). The bill is the main mechanism through which Congress... Read more »
Wittman Receives Award for Support of Maritime Industry WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was selected to receive the International Propeller Club Legislator Award for his longtime support of the United States maritime industry. Each year, the International Propeller Club selects one member of Congress who has demonstrated consistent support for the maritime industry and the... Read more »
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, today applauded committee passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19). "Admiral Richardson has projected the 355-ship Navy vision, Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer provided an excellent acquisition strategy, and the industria... Read more »
WASHINGTON - The House Armed Services Committee today passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19). The bill, one of the few passed annually by Congress, includes numerous local priorities championed by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01). "I fought tirelessly to make sure Virginia’s priorities were included in this bill. The jobs created by our defense industry... Read more »
Friend- I want to know what you think. Should the President recertify the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal? Yes No I Don’t Know Click here to take the poll. BACKGROUND: Following Israel’s claim last week that the Iran Nuclear Deal was “built on lies,” there has been speculation that President Trump will not recertify the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal. The 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal is up for recertification on May 12t... Read more »
Wittman Statement on Iran WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after the president’s announcement regarding the Iran Deal: “In 2015 I voted against the Iran Nuclear Deal as I feared that agreement lacked sufficient safeguards to prevent the Iranian government from continuing its pursuit of a nuclear weapon. However, even after the deal was signed, Iran con... Read more »
Hey Folks, April was a busy month for me! I spent time speaking with constituents at a variety of different events in the district, received the Navy League’s Sea Services Award for my efforts on behalf of the Navy, promoted STEM and CTE programs, sponsored Chaplain Scott Foust to offer the opening prayer in the House of Representatives, and more. Check out my happenings in April through the photo... Read more »
Friend- I want to know what you think. Should the President recertify the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal? Yes No I Don’t Know Click here to take the poll. BACKGROUND: Following Israel’s claim this week that the Iran Nuclear Deal was “built on lies,” there has been speculation that President Trump will not recertify the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal. The 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal is up for recertification on May 12t... Read more »
Weekly Update: Setting Defense Policy for 2019 Congressman Rob Wittman April 28, 2018 Every year, the House Armed Services Committee creates and brings to the floor the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA, which is signed into law every year, directs policy and spending plans for the Defense Department. This week, the subcommittees of the House Armed Services Committee released our... Read more »
Wittman Statement on Release of FY19 NDAA SPF Mark WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, released the following statement after the subcommittee published its proposals for the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act: "As Russia and China grow their naval presence it is absolutely critical that we c... Read more »