National Defense

"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 »

Washington, D.C. - Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-2), Randy Forbes (VA-04), Rob Wittman (VA-01), and James Langevin (RI-02)  released the following statement after soundly defeating the amendment offered by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) to eliminate the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund by an overwhelming vote of 375 to 43: “For years, Defense Department officials have… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. The annual legislation, which was approved by the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 269-151, provides policy guidance and authorization for the Department of Defense. “The missions our armed forces are being asked… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after supporting the USA FREEDOM Act, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 338-88: “Too frequently, we see examples of terrorist organizations and their sympathizers conspiring to carry out attacks against American citizens, both within our homeland and around the world.  Our intelligence community must… Read more »

A recent guest columnist highlighted my public advocacy against harmful defense budget cuts slated for later this year. I am glad he shares my commitment. These additional reductions to our defense budget—known as sequestration—will hollow out our military and leave our nation in a position where our military leaders say we will be unable to defend against the threats we face. I… Read more »

Learning from history is a vital part of policymaking. At the same time, policymakers can also learn from those who currently serve. Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016, through the full House Armed Services Committee. The annual authorization bill provides policy guidance and authorization for the Department of Defense. “Our men and women in uniform have been forced to make difficult choices in light… Read more »