Weekly Update: Congress must do its job
By Congressman Wittman
June 9, 2018
Congress has a major opportunity. For the first time in several years, the House could complete all twelve appropriations bills before leaving for the August recess. I have been advocating for this for years, and I am thrilled that leadership is taking this seriously.
Funding bills are extremely important.… Read more »
Wittman Continues to Push for Reform of Navy Surface Fleet
WASHINGTON- Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released this statement following today’s joint briefing with the Readiness Subcommittee titled “Progress Report—Fixing Navy Surface Fleet Readiness:”
“Today, we heard from Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer,… Read more »
Dear Friend –
May has been a busy month both in Washington and here in the district. In the district we were able to visit with business owners, students, members of the military, and teachers to discuss ways that we can help. In D.C. we were busy this month passing bills that would provide much needed regulatory relief for community banks, increase veterans’ access to care, and set… Read more »
Weekly Update: Honoring Our Heroes
By Congressman Rob Wittman
May 28, 2018
Virginia’s First District is a region with a strong military history, where battles have been fought in the past and in which many of our brave men and women are currently being trained to become part of the finest fighting force on the planet.
Memorial Day gives us the distinct opportunity to honor our… Read more »
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… 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… 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,… 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… Read more »
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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.
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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… Read more »
