WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted today against the approval of President Obama’s proposed agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. The legislation failed by a vote of 162-269.
“The House’s actions today reflect the will of the people. Iran has previously shown its willingness to break the terms of previous deals, and I have no doubt that they’ll do so again,” Wittman said.… Read more »
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September 2, 2015
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Wittman Hosts Ceremony to Recognize Vietnam Vets
STAFFORD, Va. - In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War,… Read more »
"It is absolutely critical to have a full and organic understanding of the challenges our servicemen and women face every day, both on and off the battlefield." Read more »
The dog days of summer are rolling in, and things have been heating up across the First District and in Washington as I continue working to find solutions to the challenges facing our nation. These challenges are substantial, but they are not unsolvable, and the hearings and meetings I have in both Washington and Virginia are geared toward building a thorough understanding of the issues… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) was named an Honorary Marine by General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, in a ceremony Monday in Washington. Wittman is the 96th recipient of the Honorary Marine title, which recognizes civilians who have made “extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps.”
“Our nation would not be the greatest in the… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, has been named to the congressional conference committee that will negotiate differences between the House and Senate versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016.
“Threats to our national security arise every day around the world, but without the… Read more »
"This bill funds our force at responsible levels and puts our military in a position to ensure it will be ready for whatever contingency the future may present." Read more »
Military Appreciation Month has been observed throughout May across the nation, and I was privileged to attend a number of events around the First District honoring these patriots. I enjoyed cheering on the runners and meeting a number of exceptional Marines and community leaders at the recent Marine Corps Historic Half marathon in Fredericksburg. The Historic Half is a fantastic… Read more »
During May, we’ve been honoring our military service members all month long, but Memorial Day gives us the distinct opportunity to honor our fallen heroes, and to remember those who gave “the last full measure of devotion” so that we might go on living in the absence of fear. Read more »
This May, we recognize Military Appreciation Month, and I hope that all of you will take an opportunity to thank our men and women in uniform and support them in any way you can. Read more »