National Defense

Surface warfare training and career It has been nearly nine months since the USS McCain collided with Alnic MC off the coast of Singapore, and almost 11 months since the USS Fitzgerald collided with MV ACX Crystal south of Yokosuka, Japan. While I applaud the U.S. Navy’s efforts to address the root causes of these tragic collisions, I believe more… Read more »

Friend- The recent summit between President Trump and Leader Kim Jong-un has the potential to mark a historic change in our nation’s relationship with North Korea. I am hopeful that despite North Korea’s long history of military threats, human rights abuse, and deception we can work together towards peace. Our end goal must be complete, verifiable, and irreparable denuclearization of… Read more »

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 »