This March marks one year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. One year later, our lives remain fundamentally altered as the pandemic continues. But as an ever-growing number of Americans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
That sense of optimism was readily apparent when I visited the King George YMCA… Read more »
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Wittman (VA-01) announced he has responded to a letter sent to President Biden from the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus urging drastic cuts to the Defense budget by inviting every member of the caucus to attend a classified briefing on the existential threats faced by the United States in the twenty-first century. Announcing his letter,… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, weighed in on the Navy’s recently unveiled Unmanned Campaign Plan, stating:
“Unmanned systems are here to stay and will continue taking an increasingly prominent role, providing the flexibility our… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressmen Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD-2) introduced legislation to extend Section 3610 of the CARES Act to September 30, 2021. Important to national security and defense contracting companies, Section 3610 allows the government to reimburse federal contractors whose employees can't access federal facilities during the… Read more »
When it comes to the commonwealth of Virginia, national security is economic security. Our state is crucial to the mission and success of the U.S. military and our nation’s overall defense; in turn, defense spending makes up a fifth of our economy and is the largest, single driving factor in the economic prosperity of the commonwealth. As a focal point for our military, with 27 military… Read more »
We stand at a critical juncture in our nation’s history. We are about to decide if the United States retains its global primacy, or if we concede our position to those of malign intent.
It is no secret the United States is preparing for global military competition with China, and I am committed to ensuring our Department of Defense and warfighters are ready. I believe in peace through… Read more »
We stand at a critical juncture in our nation’s history. We are about to decide if the United States retains its global primacy or if we concede our position to those of malign intent. In such pivotal times, it is a sincere honor to announce I have been named the Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee.
It is no secret the United States is preparing for global military… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), today announced the selection of Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) as Vice Ranking Member of HASC for the 117th Congress.
“Congratulations to Vice Ranking Member Wittman.” Ranking Member Rogers said.“Rob and I have long served… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, supported passage of legislation allowing retired Army General Lloyd Austin to be confirmed as the 28th Secretary of Defense.
“As with the nomination of… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) issued the following statement after officially being sworn in to the 117th Congress:
“The past Congress, while divided in our political viewpoints and stalled in the quagmire of partisan posturing, accomplished much for the American people, during some of the most difficult times in our history: unprecedented pandemic relief… Read more »
